(heh) (Thanks, L. :)

(Don't forget, -dark- chocolate is now a "health food". :)

Reader Linda writes:

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Re: Staying trim or losing weight might not be....

Hi Hobie...I feel your tight/loose pants. At various times in my life I have gone from too thin to heavier than I want to be.

After all this -and the various health problems that go along with it all- I have decided to get to a comfortable weight. For me, that means eat good food, mindful of the foods that are processed and try to curb the great taste of cake and cookies (is that possible?), portion control, which isn't an issue for me and of course, activity.

After that, then we need to be as comfortable with our bodies as fate will allow. I too believe in your ancestral theory of leanness/stoutness- and mostly I can hang my hat on this because MY Mom was Scottish and MY Dad was German. I grew up in a very traditional extended German family of good food, hard work and of course beer and wine (no beer for me thanks ;)

One thing that always sticks in my head is what Edgar Cayce said about our bodies being very forgiving and all things in moderation. Of course he never had to drive past Taco Bell after a long work day to go home and make a healthy meal.

All the best my friend. Hope you had a blessed Easter. Keep at it-know you have a soul sister out there. Linda

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