Losing Weight

Most of us have been there - we step on the scale and the scale just doesn't cooperate with us.  Or, we put on our Fall clothing and everything seems to have shrunk from last year.  You know the routine.   We lose a few pounds one month and then put it all back, with a few more, the next month.  Oh well, it could be worse.  Did you know that a baby blue whale gains ten pounds per hour?  Now that should make you feel better about your weight gain, unless, of course, you feel like a baby blue whale.   Well if that news wasn't good enough for you, this might help.  I came upon an article that is titled, "Health Benefits Of Being Overweight".  Here is the article. "A new report suggests that being overweight is not as harmful as is commonly believed, and actually confers some surprising benefits.  Being five to ten pounds overweight could protect people from ailments ranging from tuberculosis to Alzheimer's disease, research indicates. Those carrying 15 to 25 extra pounds are better able to recover from adverse conditions such as emphysema, pneumonia, and various injuries and infections, states the report. Thirty to forty pounds of flab could help fend off breast, kidney, pancreatic, prostate, and colon cancer. And an extra fifty pounds on the scale may improve eyesight, reverse baldness, cure the common cold, and reduce global warming.  In general, the report concludes, overweight people are happier, more successful in business, smarter, and friendlier."  Oh yes, the fine print.   "The study was funded by a research grant from McDonald's, Burger King, Jack in the Box, Taco Bell, Domino's Pizza, Starbucks, Haagen Dazs, Sara Lee, and Krispy Kreme."   Oh well, just enjoy another doughnut and have a great day!