I had meant to write about rejoining Weight Watchers in this diary, but the recent diaries about fast food got me thinking...
Why do we have fast food? Why has it become so popular? Is it just because of the "bad" choices of individuals, or could it be because we have long working weeks, with little time to cook, and less time to exercise. Some cities are pedestrian friendly, but in many places, you run the risk of being hit by a car if you try to walk regularly as part of healthier lifestyle.
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If we put all the focus on individual "choice", then we don't have to look at how hard it is exercise in some places, and how much advertising dollars are spent on fast food. Marion Nestle, a nutritionist at NYU, has commented that she would like to redirect even a small proportion of the amount that fast companies spend on advertising towards public education about proper nutrition.
But... having said that, I did just rejoin Weight Watchers because it is the only method that has really worked for me consistently. What I do like about Weight Watchers is how it helps you navigate the sea of bad food that is all around us. What helps you make good food choices?
How do you manage to eat a balanced diet even when you are busy and stressed?
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