THE REAL SKINNY... ON HEALTH & NUTRITION IN AMERICA

Welcome to The Real Skinny... where I will dissect some of the myths surrounding the health, nutrition, food & fitness industries in the United States. I started this blog because I am exasperated by all of the misinformation and propaganda we are fed (pun intended) by the government and the mainstream media about our food supply and the fitness industry here in the U.S.

Like many of you, I have long considered myself to be a healthy person. I regularly followed the advice of so-called experts in the nutrition fitness industries about the latest diets and exercise regimens. I exercised almost every day - sometimes for several hours at a time – and I ate what most people consider to be a very healthy diet. I always ate whole grains, low fat dairy, veggies, fruit and lean meats. I counted “calories in” vs. “calories out” religiously. Despite all of my efforts, I was still plagued with a host of issues including excess body fat. My frustration with this predicament – some might call it my obsession – led me to dig a little deeper into the nutrition/health advice I was getting.

My research began with a few magazine articles and websites. Gradually, as I did more independent research, I started to believe strongly that much of what passes for mainstream thinking on nutrition and fitness is complete nonsense. I now spend a big chunk of my free time reading everything I can on this topic – and the more research I do, the more convinced I am.

I am not big on conspiracy theories. I don’t think the CIA introduced crack cocaine into the inner city, and I don’t think George Bush had a heads-up about 9-11. But I have come to believe that the federal government and the agribusiness community have so dominated the debate on this issue that the American people are not exposed to any other line of thinking. And where has this gotten us? Americans are unhealthier and more overweight than ever.

I would like to share some of these concerns with a wider audience outside of family and friends - the poor souls who have already been subjected to my rants these past few years. For their sake and yours, I decided to take my rants to the masses. I look forward to sharing some of what I learn along the way as I attempt to educate myself and anyone who will listen about what it truly means to be healthy in America.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Spring Break


Do you ever have a week where no matter how hard you try, it seems like you will never be able to check everything off your “to-do” list? I am having one of those weeks… In fact, I’ve had several of those weeks – all in a row! Between work craziness and too many personal obligations, I feel as though I am not doing anything well. Don’t you just hate that feeling?

While lately it feels as though I am barely keeping my head above water, I am grateful to have a good job and to have extra-curricular activities that bring so much joy to my life.  And hey, that includes writing this blog!
Unfortunately for you - my very dedicated readers - I don’t always have time to write long posts about the latest evils of sugar and the benefits of paleo.

This is one of those weeks.  Since I cannot write my usual magnum opus, I decided to share another blogger’s wisdom with you. But first you must promise you won’t ditch me for a more seasoned blogger-chick.

One of my readers shared this with me earlier today and it was right up my alley. I agree completely with this blogger’s conclusions.

Of course, politically she and I are worlds apart. But I wholeheartedly agree with her conclusions about Panera and its laughable ranking as the healthiest fast food!  In fact, it reminded me of some of my posts like “Don’t Take the Subway” and “Not So Golden Arches.”

I hope you won’t mind my little hiatus… once I can get back to my normal routine, I promise to return with a vengeance if you promise to read my rejuvenated rants. Deal? Deal!
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