I’ve been hearing a lot of radio adverts recently for “Action on Addiction” and noticed that HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has become patron of the charity. Though a noble cause and a worthwhile charity, I see they don’t mention anything about addictive overeating. I’m sending an open letter: Continue reading
I recently watched “Obese: A Year to Save my Life” on Sky One. The episode that caught my eye was about Jack who was 24 and weighed in at 29 stone, which struck a chord with me as I can recall being 25 years of age and 25 stone. He was also very much into computer gaming, which again was like me. I could see myself sat in the corner of a small bedroom, hunched over a computer wasting away hours, days, weeks, months and probably years.
These “false worlds” of computer games can be dangerous. I remember virtually living off white toast and other fast foods so that I could spend less effort with living and more effort “in the game”. They totally consumed me and those virtual worlds were my sanctuaries – I got support, friendship and tried out a number of business ideas in the virtual reality. I was in full control inside of these worlds; little could go wrong.
But it was all just meaningless stuff. Jack, in Obese: A Year to Save my Life, learned this too. He was fortunate to have support from Jessie Pavelka – I wish somebody would have gone in to my room and unplugged the computer and helped me to get a grip of my life.
I was amazed at how well Jack did with Jessie’s support and his own determination. He dropped a lot of weight and the programme ended with him just starting out in a new romantic relationship.
Well done Jack. Your story has helped me to take a look at myself again, realise that I am slipping back in to some old habits and dedicate anew to making some long-term changes.
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This book is one I have sitting on my bookshelf for easy access to the great tips and advice it offers.
The blurb:
The reissue of a classic in healthy living, with more than 300,000 copies sold!
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