has anyone else noticed that the commercials right now are all weight loss and such? i suppose it is an effort to reach out to those of us attempting to improve ourselves at this time of year. but it is very much so over-kill.

i have seen ads for slimfast, optifast, jenny craig, weight watchers, special k and adkins. obviously there is no shortage of options for us all. janet jackson is telling us how she has struggled with weightloss her entire life. jennifer hudson sings with her formerly fat self. mariah carey sings with gusto while swishing around in a revealing gown.

so it’s not just us ‘regular’ peeps who have issues with weight. the rich and famous battle it too, i guess. of course, they have personal trainers, staff chefs and unlimited resources. the rest of us has jobs, kids and bills to pay.

in addition to the dieting ads, i have seen ads for makeup, skin perfectors, lotions, and crystal light. again, it is more about making women more attrative. 

i suppose what bothers me is that my children, and other children, are being inundated with this message that they are no ok just as they are. they get that message from everywhere!

yes, i want to be healthy. i want to live long enough to see my grandchildren marry. i want to be healthy enough to take care of myself until the day God calls me home. those are my reasons why i am dieting and exercising. and i will make sure my children know that. oh, and in the meantime, i will also remind them that they are beautiful just as they are.