“One night in one sitting, I read a little book that said very simply that if you’re sick, it’s your own damn fault. Pain is the final warning. You know better than anyone else how you’ve been abusing your body, so stop it. Sugar is poison, it said, more lethal than opium and more dangerous than atomic fallout.”
“So long as we believe that people get fat because they overeat, because they take in more calories than they expend, we’re putting the ultimate blame on a mental state, a weakness of character, and we’re leaving human biology out of the equation entirely.”
“Americans now spend more money on fast food than on higher education, personal computers, computer software, or new cars. They spend more on fast food than on movies, books, magazines, newspapers, videos, and recorded music–combined.”
“I really thought the only thing between me and perfection was thirty pounds.”
“Do I look like I’ve gained weight? I ask. He says no. This is a tired routine. I always ask, he always says no. I say, You’re lying. He says, No I’m not. I look at the right side of my butt in the mirror. He sits down in my chair. I say, You always say that. He says, Well, honey, I don’t know what to tell you. I ask, So seriously, I don’t look like I’ve gained weight?”
Jennifer
I love Jamie Oliver and I love your blog. we’ll have to get together via or phone and teach your old aunt how to become a blogger./ Iknow you have put a lot of work into your blog and it shows.. it’s fantastic… I will be a regular viewer.
Oh, that makes me so happy Aunt Jackie! Good to see you on here!