Kentucky Journalist Slams New OTC Weight Loss Drug… BRAVO!
A few months ago, I wrote a “rant” about Orlistat being approved as the first weight loss drug to go over the counter, under the name alli. Well, tomorrow it happens. In response, Lexington Kentucky Herald-Leader columnist Cheryl Truman wrote one of the best pieces of tell-it-like-it-really-is, breath-of-fresh-air health journalism I have seen all year…
Regarding the new OTC weight loss drug Truman wrote…
If it came down to a choice between torture and taking alli, the weight-loss drug to be available over the counter starting Friday, I’d take the red-hot pokers rammed through my intestines. Which is remarkably similar to alli’s effect on me.
BRAVO! Way to tell it like it is!
Truman, who lost 75 pounds herself, didn’t just “slam” on alli in her article - she also gave some excellent, simple, common sense weight loss advice (which unfortunately, doesn’t seem so common these days).
Here’s the link to the Herald-Leader story:
Believe me: alli is no wonder drug; diet and exercise are
http://www.kentucky.com/181/story97742.html
And here’s my original post about Alli:
Fat Blocker Drug Xenical (Orlistat) Goes Over The Counter:
http://www.burnthefatblog.com/archives/2007/02/fat_blocker_drug_xenical_goes.php
14 June, 2007 posted in News & Current Events
Comments
Wow! Bravo is right. Well-written, dead on, and flat out inspiring. (And I'm glad to see I'm not the only one propelled over hills by Eminem's politically incorrect anger -rap.)
I love the comment about the body loving to exercise. I hope this example of "bringing common sense back into the fitness world" is a trend that we will continue to grow.
Posted by: Snarkyfit | June 15, 2007 12:21 AM
I like her comment about "the body loves to exercise." It's so true, and one of the hardest things to believe in when you're looking at WL from the other side. It's hard to believe that exercise can be enjoyable or that junk food loses its appeal, yet it does happen. I think if people could really believe that, it would help them get over the hump of 4- and 6-week programs and work at it long enough to see results, and find that they really have changed their lives for good.
Posted by: Marla | June 15, 2007 4:32 PM
I was tickled to read about Ms. Truman walking while she worked. Up to seven hours a day which may seem like quite a bit, but how many hours a day do you think wait staff walk? This type of movement isn't to replace regular cardio, but to enhance overall health. If you take it slow and keep safety and health in mind, why not be moving while you work and/or play on the computer? I am typing this comment while walking on my treadmill and would love to have you check out my "Walking Desk" made into a 'for fun' motivational poster on my flickr page:
http://flickr.com/photos/mothersky/512490931/
Thanks for all your informative and motivational articles and links.
Posted by: Patricia | June 16, 2007 11:01 AM
Patricia
your "walking desk" photo is AWESOME!
With high intensity interval cardio being the "darling" of the fitness world today, I sometimes think that even the best fitness professionals forget that every little bit of activity counts. (And the research proves it). Thanks - you rock!
Tom V.
Posted by: Tom Venuto | June 16, 2007 11:27 AM
Hi Tom! I just discovered your blog and I have to stop myself from reading because every post is excellent and it's almost my bedtime. I'll be back tomorrow though to pick up where I left off. I'm already hooked!
and to Patricia.... That walking desk is great. I would love to have a set up like that at work
Amy
aka
Southern Fried Fatty
southernfriedfatty.wordpress.com
Posted by: Southern Fried Fatty | June 21, 2007 10:17 PM