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Added sugar existing in 85% of everything in a typical supermarket is pretty freaky. Imagine if 85% of everything in the supermarket contained added cucumber or tomatoes. Why is one single ingredient so prevalent?

^^^ The deception is terrifying. In the doco I listed above, they discuss how kids are so used to EVERYTHING having sugar added to it that when parents try giving them broccoli for example, it tastes extremely bitter to the child as it is such a contrast to what they usually eat. It is therefore much harder to get kids to eat their veggies now compared to when I was a kid in the 70s. They also showed what an average supermarket would look like if they removed every item that did not have sugar added to it. There was almost nothing left

The doco, That Sugar Film, was a real eye opener for me http://m.imdb.com/title/tt3892434/

I do think it is important to still look after your health and nutrition no matter what your size. Obese people often receive the exact same advice for every single health condition - just lose weight. Obese people, not ready, or not interested in weight loss, can still make changes to keep themselves healthy. We all log everything into MFP now to ensure we hit our nutrition goals, don't eat too much salt etc. Even if you are consuming 4000 calories a day, you are better off if those calories at least hit your daily nutrient requirements. The same for exercise. Walking to the shops rather than taking the car has merit. It isn't only worth it if you can sprint 5kms. I think part of the point of the movement is to remove some of the all or nothing mentality so obese people can be as healthy as possible at that size.

Wow, what an amazing difference

Oops, hit reply before I finished. It is still important to look after your health no matter what size you are. Obese people are constantly toms to lose weight by Drs as a response to all health conditions. While weight can be a big influence in many conditions, it is silly never to address any of the other contributing factors. Nutrition is still important even if the goal isn't to lose weight.

I really like the http://haescommunity.com Challenges scientific and cultural assumptions; Values body knowledge and people’s lived experiences.

You look fantastic. You must feel amazing ????

What an amazing transformation. People must not recognise you. Well done. Your hair is really awesome too!

You look so much younger!I had to reply as well as like this. It looks like father/son photos. Amazing.

Great work Sugabear. Watch a great accomplishment.

SleevePerry - you look amazing. A huge transformation! And big congrats on the running. That must feel amazing.

Great work!