re: Carbs and weight - then vs now

Meal choices in general were so much different. A soda shop was like going to the ice cream shop. It was a candy, not a beverage to be served with every meal. Same thing with fast food, it was a treat for every once in a while. Now half of America treats it like a cornerstone of the food pyramid and wash it down with a bucket of Dr. Pepper. I admit to being that way. We start each grocery trip in the fruits and vegetables area and barely spend any time there. Not enough time to prepare good meals (there is, but we don't make the time). We will no doubt eat at least one fast food meal a week. That's terrible.

My grandmother and grandfather met in college. Grandpa got his ag degree, grandmother got a HOMEMAKER DEGREE (not sure the actual title)!!! It was like college level home-ec. She cooked for 7 children and all the farm hands. She got up at 4 when my grandpa did and started breakfast, then switched to lunch, then dinner. They got good meals every day and seriously doubt they had takeout ever. Takes a lot of work to do that when both work full time, even with less kids. Therefore, terrible eating habits. I couldn't imagine meeting a woman getting a degree like that now.

I combat my poor choices with physical activity.