Comments on: The Body Issue https://shambolicliving.com/2012/01/09/the-body-issue/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:29:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: 7 x 7 Link Award | Shambolic Living https://shambolicliving.com/2012/01/09/the-body-issue/#comment-2415 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:29:13 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=973#comment-2415 […] The Body Issue […]

]]> By: shambolicliving https://shambolicliving.com/2012/01/09/the-body-issue/#comment-2414 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:00:40 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=973#comment-2414 In reply to ChrystinaNoel.

I think 80 cms equals 31.5 inches. (Although maths has never been my strong point I used an internet converter).

According the Department of Health and Ageing here in Aust.

No matter what your height or build, an increased waistline is a sign that you could be at greater risk of developing serious ongoing health problems including chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and some cancers.1

Increased risk
– Men: more than 94 centimetres
– Women: more than 80 centimetres
Greatly increased risk
– Men: more than 102 centimetres
– Women: more than 88 centimetres

NOTE: These are World Health Organisation and National Health & Medical Research Council figures.

I was surprised yesterday to read a post by another blogger who was very upset about her weight but was only a size 8/10 (no idea what that is in US sizes) and obviously it is something you think about too (and you look tiny)so weight really is a key issue for women of ALL sizes obviously.

]]> By: ChrystinaNoel https://shambolicliving.com/2012/01/09/the-body-issue/#comment-2413 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:21:23 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=973#comment-2413 I put “being more healthy” on my New Years Resolution list this year. I’ll admit that I’m decently thin, but the week before Thanksgiving I put on 8 pounds – no, not DURING Thanksgiving, shockingly – I was giving somebody a food tour of Philadelphia (what can I say, the food is great) and then I made an effort to lose that weight as soon as it happened to get back to a point where I felt comfortable. All I did was eat healthier and try not to snack on so many unhealthy things throughout the day. I liked the simplicity of it all. I still need to find a way to make exercise seem fun though that doesn’t involve me dropping $100s a year on dance classes though… let me know what you come up with.

PS. I think this was the first post I realized that you’re not in the US – 80 cm. (1 ft = 30.5 cm-ish, 2 ft – 61 cm-ish, the extra 19 cm is approximately 8 inches, 24+8 inches = 32 inches) Now I’ve got myself thinking, is that really all that big?

]]> By: Heather B https://shambolicliving.com/2012/01/09/the-body-issue/#comment-2412 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:27:53 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=973#comment-2412 In reply to Kim.

That is fantastic Kim!

]]> By: shambolicliving https://shambolicliving.com/2012/01/09/the-body-issue/#comment-2411 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:18:25 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=973#comment-2411 In reply to Kim.

Well done Kim.

]]> By: Kim https://shambolicliving.com/2012/01/09/the-body-issue/#comment-2410 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:09:38 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=973#comment-2410 LOL…as I also sit here eating M & M’s! I have been fortunate to have lost 52 lbs since I was there visiting almost 2 years ago (M & M’s are not on my diet but I have my weakness) …and I am happy to say that I did it for the healthier aspect with hopes that the beauty part would be a benefit also and can honestly say that I feel so much better…healthier and happier! I’ve even started running again~who knew that it would be so much easier without that extra weight? I agree tho that to accomplish this feat I had to clean out the cupboards and replenish with healthy foods (to the point that when my kids come home to visit they complain because there is nothing to eat…which isn’t exactly true but the foods there are require thought and actual cooking)! In all honesty the compliments received as others noticed my weight loss are a big motivator in continuing my efforts to lose “those last 10 lbs” something I’ve been working on for a long time now it seems. I know that it is easier since my children are all grown and I don’t have to deal with a “significant other” but running my bar is my “baggage” and still finding the time to exercise every day and eat the right foods is difficult. I also realized that sometimes I just need to have that handful of M&M’s and take a nap rather than run 4 miles…it’s balancing out in the end!

]]> By: shambolicliving https://shambolicliving.com/2012/01/09/the-body-issue/#comment-2409 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:13:10 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=973#comment-2409 In reply to Noreen.

A beautiful way to simplify it thank you Noreen.

]]> By: Noreen https://shambolicliving.com/2012/01/09/the-body-issue/#comment-2408 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:46:56 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=973#comment-2408 hello janinie – my theory is to not pay too much attention to looks, but try to be authentic, and at the same time really work to be healthy. i’m always working the vegetable issue with my family.
does that make sense? so i would never say “diet”, but instead say, “eat healthy, get outside, pay attention to nutrition.” joy, n

]]> By: shambolicliving https://shambolicliving.com/2012/01/09/the-body-issue/#comment-2407 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:33:09 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=973#comment-2407 In reply to katya.

I think that is what struck me about these two issues how women do turn on each other and how uncomfortable we are with our own bodies.

]]> By: katya https://shambolicliving.com/2012/01/09/the-body-issue/#comment-2406 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:24:49 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=973#comment-2406 Great blog Janine, women are their own worst enemies at times, particularly around our “image”

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