Ah, Food.

It's crazy really. When looking back at all the holiday traditions in my family, they all seem to revolve around food. Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Dinner, 4th of July BBQ, Easter Dinner, birthday dinners, etc. etc. etc. When people come over to visit, where do we sit and do most of the chatting? In the kitchen, of course. Why is it that when food plays such a vital role in society today, we are all surprised that obesity is the biggest epidemic out there? (no pun intended) The time of hunting and gathering is way behind us as a society, but it seems natural instinct is to overeat and over indulge like we don't know where our next meal is coming from. I am just as guilty as the next guy, but it seems that it will take more willpower and a huge cultural shift to put things back in the proper perspective. People as a whole need to really take a look at diet and portion size to save their/our children from what could be a nationwide health care collapse due to complications with weight induced illness. The original serving size at McDonalds is the equivalent of a kids meal today. What has changed from the 50's that we need 3 times as much food? Besides greed and want? I am not trying to get on a soapbox here, and I have a long way to go when it comes to my children and lifestyle, but this problem is only going to grow until the issue is made public and is taken seriously. When it comes to things I am scared of in the future...this is one of the top items.

Weight - 213.4 Not a great couple days for this guy. Willpower lost out this weekend due to hunger and a loss of healthy things to eat at the in-laws. Oh well, back on the wagon from this day on.