Healthier Eating:Paula Deen and Me

Paula Deen was widely criticized earlier this year when she revealed that she has type 2 diabetes  and had been diagnosed with the disease three years earlier. After her announcement, she landed an endorsement deal for a diabetes drug, so there was backlash about her motivation for speaking out in the first place. In addition, her sons Bobby and Jamie both got cooking shows presenting healthier food offerings vs their Mom's high calorie fare.

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Paula Deen and Me: Obesity Causes Pain

Paul Deen is still trying to handle the push-back from the public after the announcement of her diabetes three years after her diagnosis. As I mentioned in an earlier article, my diagnosis came twenty six years ago and I still work every day to manage it. I struggle to exercise, faithfully attend Weight Watchers weekly meetings. and track my daily food intake. I've lost 73 pounds to date and am still counting down. To reach my goal, I need to shed about 25 additional pounds.  For me, it's a day by day journey, trying to look ahead, never looking back.

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