Fat-shaming may curb obesity, bioethicist says

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55. I agree with the losing weight is not easy, but it certainly can be cheap.

"losing weight is not easy nor is it cheap. Is Callahan willing to start an inexpensive line of organic low fat foods, offer cheap workout equipment, free gym memberships, counseling, and the other tools that help people lose weight? "

You don't need organic or low-fat foods to lose weight. Just cut out all of the processed crap and focus on whole foods. Oatmeal, steal-cut or long cooking, is extremely nutritious. Buy produce that's in season and focus on your grocers specials. The other day at Aldi, I got 2 pounds of carrots, 2 big zucchinis, mushrooms, celery and bananas for $6. Frozen is also a good bet. Eggs, lentils and beans are very inexpensive sources of protein. All those diet foods, low cal options and fat free options are loaded with crap and end up leaving you hungry. Whole foods fill you up.

And you don't need a fancy gym or lots of workout equipment to get fit. Get outside when it's nice and work out in your living room when it's not. Doesn't cost anything to do squats, jumping jacks, pushups, chair dips, etc. Lots of free resources at the library and the Internet for at-home routines. I lost 30 pounds without any fancy diets or gym membership.

Yes, it is NOT easy. But, I think too many people make excuses for not taking charge of their health. Yes, some people have issues, but that certainly is not the majority of the people who are overweight or obese.