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Richard Simmons Obesity TV: 400,000 Weigh over 400 Pounds in US
National Ledger ^ | Feb 16, 2006 | Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith

Posted on 03/08/2006 9:48:08 AM PST by presidio9

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To: presidio9

She's NOT?!?

Dear lord, then I feel positively gorgeous at my age.

How old is she?


61 posted on 03/08/2006 10:38:58 AM PST by najida (Somedays you're the mud, other days the pig. Either way, you can sit in the sunshine and dry out ;))
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To: Echo Talon

Well at least we can take comfort in knowing all those shorts are consolidated in one place.


62 posted on 03/08/2006 10:39:41 AM PST by rattrap
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To: Echo Talon

I used to watch his program when it was on in the mornings, in the early 80's.


63 posted on 03/08/2006 10:39:55 AM PST by Ciexyz (Let us always remember, the Lord is in control.)
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To: najida
How old is she?

48

64 posted on 03/08/2006 10:40:05 AM PST by presidio9 ("Bird Flu" is the new Y2K Virus -Only without the inconvenient deadline.)
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To: najida

You would think that the folks here would have also picked up the one statement where he said that there is no government program that will help in this area either. It's simply balanced eating in moderation and exercise. Nope that was completely ignored. You can't get any more conservative than that approach and yet all the yahoos focus on is the fact that he is effeminate and posting fat pics.


65 posted on 03/08/2006 10:40:31 AM PST by CajunConservative (Don't Blame Me, I Voted for Jindal.)
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To: presidio9

I'm older than her.

OK, I feel better now :)


66 posted on 03/08/2006 10:41:02 AM PST by najida (Somedays you're the mud, other days the pig. Either way, you can sit in the sunshine and dry out ;))
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To: YourAdHere
"His ass is gonna blow!" EXCELLENT
67 posted on 03/08/2006 10:41:53 AM PST by Vaquero (time again for the Crusades.)
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To: JRochelle

Acquired taste...With raisins, sugar, REAL butter and cream...Delicious.


68 posted on 03/08/2006 10:41:53 AM PST by Dallas59 ((“You love life, while we love death"( Al-Qaeda & Democratic Party))
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To: CajunConservative

What the hell are you talking about? You claimed that there were a lot of people attacking Simmons' sexuality on this thread. There weren't. Your rant had nothing to do with fatties. If you want to go around accusing FReepers of things, the onus is on you to get your facts straight.


69 posted on 03/08/2006 10:42:34 AM PST by presidio9 ("Bird Flu" is the new Y2K Virus -Only without the inconvenient deadline.)
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To: presidio9

Sorry to rain on your parade sister, but Cindy Sheehan is no benchmark.


70 posted on 03/08/2006 10:43:40 AM PST by presidio9 ("Bird Flu" is the new Y2K Virus -Only without the inconvenient deadline.)
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To: Ciexyz
I used to watch his program when it was on in the mornings, in the early 80's.

So did I before i even knew what gay was, i was like 7 years old in '82

71 posted on 03/08/2006 10:44:50 AM PST by Echo Talon
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To: JRochelle
No pictures of Rosie?

This is the most flattering one I have of her...

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72 posted on 03/08/2006 10:45:04 AM PST by digger48
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To: TheForceOfOne

OMG - I think I'm gonna go for a run now.


73 posted on 03/08/2006 10:45:05 AM PST by CheneyChick
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To: CheneyChick
lol

Motivating isn't it!
74 posted on 03/08/2006 10:46:45 AM PST by TheForceOfOne (Memogate - Dan Rathers Little Big Horn.)
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To: CajunConservative

We're joking on another thread about the kneejerks (JERK being the operative word)....
Gay, muslim, female (especially American or older), illegal immigrant, overweight etc.... are auto-hates.

I bet not one of the kneeJERKS have actually dealt with/tried to help etc someone with morbid obesity. It's a nightmare for all concerned....you're dealing with physiological, mental, emotional problems.... family dynamics, sabotage, hygeine issues etc. Many have one foot in the grave and know it.

So RS gets triple stars from me. I've come a long way from that vapid 90 pound intern I was that thought "Eeewwwww they're fat!" and not seeing humans. Now I do.

And I hate bullies.


75 posted on 03/08/2006 10:47:21 AM PST by najida (Somedays you're the mud, other days the pig. Either way, you can sit in the sunshine and dry out ;))
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To: digger48

By the looks of her, you're gonna need a lot of help to roll her. Let me know if you need me to drop by! And tell her to keep that crack covered, PLEASE! :)


76 posted on 03/08/2006 10:48:13 AM PST by derllak
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To: presidio9
I really hate that word.

I don't have any problems with Simmons. He's a good guy who has helped a lot of people. He also has a great sense of humor.

But...that word...

77 posted on 03/08/2006 10:49:27 AM PST by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: presidio9

His sexuality was made fun of in several posts, but that really wasn't the issue I stated. The issue I also addressed was the fact that every fat thread on FR is overrun by the "juveniles" who ridicule the people that Simmons actually reaches out to.

Look up the fat threads and see what I'm talking about. Heck just go back and look at your posts on this thread. You make my point.


78 posted on 03/08/2006 10:52:39 AM PST by CajunConservative (Don't Blame Me, I Voted for Jindal.)
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To: Dallas59

Cracker Barrel, Huh?


79 posted on 03/08/2006 10:52:54 AM PST by digger48
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To: sageb1

Why? Because it's evocative?


80 posted on 03/08/2006 10:53:05 AM PST by presidio9 ("Bird Flu" is the new Y2K Virus -Only without the inconvenient deadline.)
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