tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post4052099432703465439..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: We just eat too much!Deborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-76870543201610837112015-04-06T11:09:44.005-04:002015-04-06T11:09:44.005-04:00I grew up in the '70s. I think -- we didn'...I grew up in the '70s. I think -- we didn't think about food all the time. We did not obsess about food, or meals, or weight. Our minds were on other things. It's a sign of a fat and advanced society that its people can be so ever-lovingly obsessed with FOOD all the time (whether the love of it or the hate of it). But I do think the food industry (of all stripes) is also culpable in the obesity. We are always surrounded by food, and by advertising for food, and pictures of food and articles about food. I don't know how that can change -- everybody in the industry would have to decide that they would back down. ANd of course, if they did that, they would lose money and diminish their own industry. It's up to us to resist :)M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-23528922062967035042015-03-19T14:16:58.154-04:002015-03-19T14:16:58.154-04:00Beautiful Tea Cup and Dark Chocolate is the best. ...Beautiful Tea Cup and Dark Chocolate is the best. You are doing so great on your lifestyle change. The Tea Lady's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813637655711555894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-83665971554169586732015-03-19T09:52:38.208-04:002015-03-19T09:52:38.208-04:00I have a hard time remembering how we ate, but I ...I have a hard time remembering how we ate, but I seem to remember it being real food... meat, potatoes, a vegetable... once in awhile dessert.<br /><br />Candy was bought with my 25 cent allowance.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-84468402813914113292015-03-18T14:15:34.407-04:002015-03-18T14:15:34.407-04:00Hello, love the tea cup and the Belgium chocolate;...Hello, love the tea cup and the Belgium chocolate; We need the treat once in a while. No I am not tired of hearing about your journey! I also need to start moving to get my strength back. You keep up the good work dear friend! Roxyliving from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-15210368545800548652015-03-17T01:35:14.243-04:002015-03-17T01:35:14.243-04:00How pretty your Royal Tara tea cup is and so perfe...How pretty your Royal Tara tea cup is and so perfect for St. Patrick's Day! I can see how we are all eating more these days than back in the 70's! Mom's were housewives and had time to cook from scratch, fast food was not even thought of, and people did much more walking, biking, and other activities because life was not so frantic and roads and playgrounds were safe. I think that I have always been a health nut, so I haven't changed - I always hated fast food and heavily processed food. Fresh fruits and veggies, lean protein, grains and nuts are my favorite foods. Although....I admit I like a sugar donut once in a while! xo KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-83512030126711283622015-03-16T23:08:18.826-04:002015-03-16T23:08:18.826-04:00What a beautiful tea cup. Everything looks so goo...What a beautiful tea cup. Everything looks so good. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, MarthaMartha's Favoriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513162906213998461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-51416012527242227652015-03-16T22:28:13.442-04:002015-03-16T22:28:13.442-04:00Wonderful way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day w...Wonderful way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your lovely Royal Tara cup and saucer! Your decaffinated tea is one I will find at our new Trader Joe's. I have changed my died because of pancreatis attack a year ago. Now I drink decaffinated green tea, water, no sugar, very low fat chicken, turkey, and fruit and vegetables! Have a great week! <br /><br />Thanks,<br />PamTea in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641316653134781223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-77896608180252338642015-03-16T21:57:21.568-04:002015-03-16T21:57:21.568-04:00Dearest Deborah,
That's exactly the chocolate ...Dearest Deborah,<br />That's exactly the chocolate I buy as well and I use it to for different, healthy recipes! It is so true that plate sizes have changed and in general less 'hard physical labor!' and a LOT more snacks. When I went to Highschool in the 60s, I used to buy at the weekly market stands when they were gathering up, for 10 c a whole bag of 'break'. That were big crumbs of peanut cookies, macaroons etc. To my friend and I it was heaven and that was the only snack we feasted on! <br />Also I've been a vanilla ice cream lover and adding chocolate and whipped cream to that cone... yummy! Guess I don't really eat more than back than and I've always selected healthy food except that I cut the sugar out since 2007.<br />Great posting!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-38783543965768069902015-03-16T21:47:26.272-04:002015-03-16T21:47:26.272-04:00Deborah..I hear you! It is hard though. I LOVE car...Deborah..I hear you! It is hard though. I LOVE carbs, I'm afraid, but am trying! I love your teacup. Dark Chocolate is a must have though...<br />RuthAntiques And Teacupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353180034537009493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-89584488580524303892015-03-16T20:35:35.263-04:002015-03-16T20:35:35.263-04:00I didn't need to worry about calories or how m...I didn't need to worry about calories or how much I ate back in the 70s but now I really need to be careful.<br />Like you, a piece or two of dark chocolate takes care of sweets but I do like my carbs in moderation. Once I can get more active, my diet should become more effective.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-45272484111471625812015-03-16T20:31:29.545-04:002015-03-16T20:31:29.545-04:00Happy St. Patrick's Day, Deborah! Your Royal T...Happy St. Patrick's Day, Deborah! Your Royal Tara shamrock teacup is a beauty.<br /><br />I've been guilty of constantly snacking on whatever food is around. Your healthy lifestyle posts have been motivating me to improve my eating habits!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-35397521012700387592015-03-16T18:37:07.540-04:002015-03-16T18:37:07.540-04:00Your teacup is a beauty, Deborah, and I wish I cou...Your teacup is a beauty, Deborah, and I wish I could share a cup of Irish tea with you. Hmmm, I wondering about what I ate in the 70's? I might've eaten more back then and I certainly didn't watch my carbs and protein like I do now. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-45484933603155367722015-03-16T18:20:17.166-04:002015-03-16T18:20:17.166-04:00I love Trader Joe's Irish Breakfast tea!
And ...I love Trader Joe's Irish Breakfast tea!<br /><br />And Chocolate….yum.<br /><br />I agree with you about sugar!<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-72382229674429162752015-03-16T16:58:03.992-04:002015-03-16T16:58:03.992-04:00I ate much more in the 70s than I do now, but I th...I ate much more in the 70s than I do now, but I think generally people eat more because, as you've said, we are always snacking. What happened to three meals and an after school treat? I drink tea or water between meals and find that usually satisfies me, although I would never turn down a square of dark chocolate! Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-91214006189474425032015-03-16T16:48:59.314-04:002015-03-16T16:48:59.314-04:00I can't get Trader Joe's here and I wish I...I can't get Trader Joe's here and I wish I could because I have had teas sent to me by blogger friends and they are marvelous! Your shamrock teacup is so very pretty, Deborah. I don't own anything with a shamrock on it unfortunately. I eat about the same now as I did back in the seventies. The only difference would be that I have cut back on my breads. When you get to a certain vintage, a-hem, one tries a little harder to cut down on certain foods. It has worked for me so far although Hubby and I have been indulging in my dessert the last couple of days because of the blizzard we had. Haven't been able to get out, you see. Tomorrow will be different. Happy St Patricks Day!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-16710962832719162172015-03-16T12:02:13.485-04:002015-03-16T12:02:13.485-04:00Yes, we eat way too much on any holiday. I'm ...Yes, we eat way too much on any holiday. I'm feeling guilty lately as I had a dinner party for 16 family members to celeb our 40th anniversary. Sat. night we also had a great wedding to assist so again a little bit more than usual. <br />Your Irish teacup is gorgeous and of course, perfect for St. Pat's day. Enjoit the Irish St's Day.<br />Have a happy week my friend.<br />FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-85008044826982688052015-03-16T11:33:09.649-04:002015-03-16T11:33:09.649-04:00This is so true and I enjoyed reading the stats fr...This is so true and I enjoyed reading the stats from the 70's. I know for sure we probably ate less in the 70's and more meals from scratch. In today's world we are programmed for fast and easy which means processed foods. I try and keep away from all that and eat fresh nearly 80 percent of the time.However it is an on going challenge.<br />Love your gorgeous teacup. Happy St. Patrick's Day!<br />Hugs, CMCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-22613450880556738092015-03-16T09:45:24.200-04:002015-03-16T09:45:24.200-04:00Wow, this was certainly bery interesting, Deborah!...Wow, this was certainly bery interesting, Deborah! I greatly appreciate the wisdom you are sharing. You have definitely given me some food for thought...pun intended :)<br /><br />Hugs to you, sweet friend!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-63118949373894128762015-03-16T09:09:44.029-04:002015-03-16T09:09:44.029-04:00In the 70's, my mother bought the food, prepar...In the 70's, my mother bought the food, prepared it and served it. We did not help ourselves to food and there were no snacks except on our yearly family vacation. In the 90's, my daughter baby-sat and snack foods were offered for sale at school. Once people get "the snack habit" it's hard to give it up. Lovely teacup. I have a similar one at home. Happy Saint Patrick's Day.Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-80751761850545056382015-03-16T08:38:40.407-04:002015-03-16T08:38:40.407-04:00I knew that history of plate sizes, mainly from co...I knew that history of plate sizes, mainly from collecting. It's no wonder those stats are true - food is everywhere, and it's too convenient. I remember in the 70s eating what was cooked for dinner (and bagged lunches), with each of my siblings taking turns cooking once mom went back to work. Nowadays, parents seem to let kids be into every activity without limitations, and drive through eating has become the norm to getting there on time. I actually packed lunches and cooked for my kids, even when I was a single parent (90s), with only an occasional drive through, and I worked full-time. It's sad. I don't get tired of your talking about it, and I encourage you to keep preaching!<br />Your tea and chocolate look totally delish in a beautiful cup. Happy St. Patrick's Day, Deborah.<br />Rita Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-63630435412377186362015-03-16T08:11:49.863-04:002015-03-16T08:11:49.863-04:00Hi Deborah, the Irish Teacup is so pretty. Hope yo...Hi Deborah, the Irish Teacup is so pretty. Hope you have a Happy St. Patricks Day!Julie's Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804692908534378507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-88859608624406260812015-03-16T05:46:56.243-04:002015-03-16T05:46:56.243-04:00Ooh...what a pretty cup! As far as eating goes, I ...Ooh...what a pretty cup! As far as eating goes, I think I eat way healthier now than when I was younger. I was a late bloomer when it comes to eating my veggies...wish I would have tried some things earlier in my life. I do know that with age come a slower metabolism which makes it harder to loose, which I struggle with daily.Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-83162807520037695342015-03-16T05:22:17.235-04:002015-03-16T05:22:17.235-04:00I think it is an epidemic hitting the UK too, eati...I think it is an epidemic hitting the UK too, eating too much. I think we eat a lot more convenience food these days, back in the 70s we had food made from scratch and rarely ate between meals. Well done you for trying to have a healthier diet.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-73051785113018138182015-03-16T01:28:52.503-04:002015-03-16T01:28:52.503-04:00I have been told that when I spent the night at fr...I have been told that when I spent the night at friends homes the parents always called my mother and asked if I was ok because I wouldn't eat anything. I never knew this till recently. I also don't overeat now and I seldom snack......and I watch what I eat (unless a tea party and all bets are OFF.)<br /><br />MY two main culprits for being overweight: lack of sleep has messed up my metabolism big time (and it puts weight on) and LACK of excercise......which I don't want to do because I don't sleep and I am so tired. Once I get my insomnia fixed (ok it is 1:30am so it isn't fixed quite yet, haha) and I feel like moving about more. well, hopefully I will get back down to a good weight. <br /><br />Now, back to your beautiful teacup. WOW it is awesome.<br /><br />I have only a few shamrock teacups left, I have been selling them for a while now, as I just don't need so many. I am slimming down my excess "stuff" a lot lately and it feels good. But like my weight, I still have a long way to go with that too. You are an inspiration, Deb! Hugs!<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-32893609112270354352015-03-15T23:18:26.641-04:002015-03-15T23:18:26.641-04:00You sure choose a beautiful cup and saucer to use....You sure choose a beautiful cup and saucer to use. Hope your St. Patrick's Day is wonderful. We have a Trader Joe's but I haven't gotten there yet. Have a lovely week!Bernideenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323630851115338825noreply@blogger.com