[ECM]

Well, if people would practice a modicum of self-control, maybe there wouldn't be an obesity problem?

[SheLion]

Well, if people would practice a modicum of self-control, maybe there wouldn't be an obesity problem?

Thank you! me thinks that liberallarry is either:

a: works for Bangor Daily News or:

b: is one of the "health specialists" the article refers too.

hehe

[liberallarry]

There's some truth to your argument but only some.

I've never been fat but I've spent some time listening to fat people discuss their problems and done a bit of researching.

It's much easier never to get fat than to lose weight. Somewhat analogous to the drug problem. Which is why I think it's so important to get kids off to a good start.

[Hank Rearden]

Well, if people would practice a modicum of self-control, maybe there wouldn't be an obesity problem?

And if they did so, there wouldn't be any democRATs either - and that would be a Good Thing, right?

[luckystarmom]

Do you think children can practice self-control?????

Adults yes,children no.

[Paulus Invictus]

Do kids normally practice self-control? Gosh, that would be news to me. My four kids are grown up but now and then they demonstrate they lack self-control and responsibility for their actions. My youngest @ 39 decided he preferred to buy rare coins rather than make sure his car was serviced. Result: one ruined engine . Cost for new engine $4K. Call him irresponsible (set to music).