Posted on 02/08/2006 4:55:46 AM PST by billorites
So fat is a race, now? Who knew?
The only country in the world where the rich are thin and the poor are fat . . . .
"Nadine really only weighs 125 pounds. It's that inner child that's the problem."
Do not eat the children!
I've found that if you watch the sales you can do OK. Carbs may be cheaper but if I find that if I eat them all the time, I get so hungry I could eat the wallpaper off the wall. I have a much easier time controlling my appitite when I eat veggies and some fruits. So I think in the long run, I eat less in addition to eating better. And besides, it's cheaper to eat well than to pay for all the medicine you need to take care of all the health problems from being overweight; plus you save on clothes, too.
What would you have done had there been an emergency requiring the plane be evacuated?
I have been in this tight situation before, seated next to a large person. Usually, they try to raise the armrest so they can lap over into my seat. I wont let this happen - I paid for my entire seat, including half the armrest.
As for the airlines - they get a minimum of my travel business. It is a cramped, miserable way to travel, only made worse by the recent security hassles. I call coach class the cattle car.
"Actually some black and brown skinned people have a propensity to obesity."
Yes, it is called the kool aid gene. ;-)
"Get in my belly."
Black is fat? Who knew?
Sounds like an easy defense to me:
"Extremely obese" does not equal "black."
At least in the past it hasn't. Ya never know what attorneys can come up with however.
5'8"/330? What a slob!
No 1st class on SWA.
I think part of the problem with "fatty seats" not only establishes a de-facto 1st class, it also "rewards" large people unfairly.
Also, they would take up precious room. You might recall that AA had extra legroom in the fron 8 rows for a few years, then got rid of it since it didn't make fiscal sense.
I would also force her to fit into a single seat revealing that she could do that w/o spilling over into the seats of those next to her.
I've seen an episode of Southwest's Airline where they ask the customer to buy a second seat. The fat customer was a white woman who got mad, cursed, screamed, generally caused a scene and then took the refund and stormed off.
I have to say, Southwest puts themselves on the line with that reality show but their employees always act professionally. They should have an announcement or state the policy to all ticket purchases before it is paid for.
You win, I fold.
FWIW, the website for her company has pictures of all their 'consultants', but no snapshots of the CEO.
I don't get this. A head of cabbage or lettuce costs much less than a bag of pretzels. Veggies per pound are cheaper per pound than junk food. They last longer because they fill you up longer and actually provide sustenance rather than a carb high . . . .
I cook real meals for my family almost every night and I can tell you our grocery bill is not that high. It's when we have parties or splurge a little on snacks that the bill goes over the top.
Home made meals are almost a given in weight loss. You know exactly what's in a meal and can avoid the fatty pitfalls with a little diligence. I don't think people truly understand the value of excellent food - it doesn't have to be expensive and it's easy to prepare (but not necessarily quick).
Now her name goes on the Do Not Fly List. She won't have to worry about being called back from her seat anymore.
By simple observation, there may be a correlation.
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