Still haven't commented on the moral weight of obesity. Saw that Obesity is gaining on Tobacco as the number one cause of preventable death. Assuming that current trends continue, more Americans soon will be dying of obesity than from smoking.

Interesting, because I remember sermons saying that "the body is a temple" is why smoking is a sin, but I don't recall this used to condemn overeating.

My overeating usually is associated with boredom--roam the kitchen late evening, what is there to do, what can I eat? I snack without paying attention--usually popcorn while studying or reading.

I also have a problem with exercise. I still haven't made the goal of 15 minutes 4 times a week. I thought I would walk the dog. Do this 2 days in a row and Sweetie would expect it every day and keep me on track. (She is so annoying!) But the best time for me is after Mark goes to bed, and Sweetie is such a chicken that if it's dark she wants to turn back after 5 minutes.

This is sad, to blame lack of exercise on having a basket-case for a dog.