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A Recession Might Be Good for Your Waistline

October 23, 2008 05:28 PM ET | Katherine Hobson | Permanent Link | Print

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I agree generally with the idea that folks could lose weight in a downturn.Not so much due to poverty but to a shift in values.I feel I've been party to an out of control consumption binge and welcome the brakes.I have been living a lifestyle that was destined to kill me early and in the past year I've really begun to smell the roses.My challenges to pay the bills are fairly typical but I dont think the USA is finished by a long shot .I think its finished living insanely.Here's to our health and new opportunities

Constructive Suggestions for Healthier and Cheaper Groceries

Perhaps this is an opportunity for some to shed bad eating habits?

Here are Top Ten Tips for Nutritious Shopping in a Recession

http://www.fooducate.com/blog/2008/10/13/top-ten-tips-for-nutritious-shopping-in-a-recession/

Great article with an interesting twist on the economy which couldn't get any more twisted.

There's no doubt that the economic horrors may be impacting the way people shop for groceries. While some are foregoing items which deliver little or no nutritional value, others might be using these items as little indulgences. It's true that caloric savings of the non-ingested Ben and Jerry's is not only good for the waistline, but good for the family budget as well.

Of course, the opposite might be true as well. Emotional eaters often turn to to sugary, high fat food as a way to deal with anxiety and stress. Maybe all of our financial statements should come with a warning label: Do not open this without the assistance of Ben and Jerrys.

Either way, let's not blame expanding waistlines on our friends Ben and Jerry or family members Aunt Jemima or Uncle Ben, either. Instead let's focus on,as your article suggests making better use of our time. As an advocate for the parks and recreation profession, I encourage people with shrinking entertainment dollars to look for free healthy activities found in our neighborhood parks and community centers. In most cases a walk in the park (while not as tasty as Cherry Garcia or Chunky Monkey) does tickle the senses and fill us up with what we're really hungry for -- fresh air, fun and some escape from the financial news du jour.

Illogical logic?

The underlying message not spoken here seems to be that frugality necessitated by poverty is good, so the conclusion is that extreme poverty is even better.

If it's a matter of choice and not circumstance, then I choose to pass.



Katherine Hobson: I should have added that this research covered a temporary downturn in the U.S. (Though research in other developed nations has shown similar trends.) This is not implying that the poorer the society, the better the health; it's looking at the ups and downs within an already-wealthy society like the U.S.

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About On Fitness

Senior Writer Katherine Hobson writes about keeping your body fit and your diet healthy—and what those phrases actually mean, according to science. A longtime endurance athlete, she enjoys both training and Nutella in moderation. Ask her your burning exercise and nutrition questions at onfitness@usnews.com. Follow Katherine on Twitter at twitter.com/katherinehobson.

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