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Subject: [Leica] Britain relaxing with a mug of tea
From: imagist3 at mac.com (George Lottermoser)
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:28:26 -0500
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I did not use the term "disadvantaged."

I have a difficult time imagining that
people with excess weight "?are comfortable with their bodies."
I'm carrying too much weight.
My knees, hips, heart and breath
let me know, in no uncertain terms,
that I'm consuming more calories than I'm burning
and that I'm not getting enough exercise.

Many people close to me,
which I interact with on a weekly basis,
also carry too much weight;
and they also regularly let me know that they're
"not comfortable with their bodies."
They're self conscious,
don't fit in chairs,
tire with the least bit of exertion
and think they're hungry all the time.
The media is full of the health effects
of carrying too much weight;
every doctor visit will produce a
"you really need to lose some of that weight;"
not to mention the social stigma,
which does not lead to psychological "comfort."

Many of us struggle to eat better, get proper exercise and take  
better care of ourselves.
The struggle is much harder for some than for others.
I used to bike regularly, walk the dog twice a day, and do a lot more  
general moving around.
Since Frost died - I do way too much sitting;
and just keep telling myself to get on that bike
and the rowing machine.
But I haven't biked yet this summer.
Haven't sat on the rowing machine for well over a year.
I always have one lame excuse or another.

Tomorrow.

Regards,
George Lottermoser
george at imagist.com
http://www.imagist.com
http://www.imagist.com/blog
http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist

On Aug 17, 2009, at 3:57 PM, Richard Man wrote:

> That's exactly it!!
>
> Nathan, I have a number of friends who are very comfortable with their
> bodies, but honestly now, do they think most photos posted about such
> people, are to elicit "oooo, look how comfortable they are with their
> bodies" response, or more like George's "difficult not to comment on
> potential health issues?"
>
> On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 1:51 PM, leo wesson<leowesson at gmail.com>  
> wrote:
>> i thought richard  was refering to them drinking tea from mugs  
>> instead of a
>> proper cup.
>>
>> Leo Wesson
>
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