Comments on: Our weight

By: Sig Hutchinson

Sig Hutchinson — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:08:38 +0000

Lori:

Thank you for your insight and courage this is exactly why I think this is not and cannot be a conversation about weight. Obesity should not even be in our vocabulary. To do this correctly, this has to be a conversation about “Healthy Lifestyle” and a culture of “Active Living.” This is not a conversation of scarcity that you have to lose weight and suffer through the latest fad diets. This is a conversation of abundance of living a better, healthier, happier life, not because you have to, but because you want to. Time spent on a beautiful greenway or walking to the store, or school, or work because you choose to and not because you have to. It’s a game changer to think about our community and all it offers as a conversation of abundance.

You look great and I love you positive attitude and contagious smile. You are a wonderful example of a talented and passionate person living an active life style and making the making a difference in the world in one the most beautiful Cities in the Country, maybe even the world.

By: Michele McKinley

Michele McKinley — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:22:44 +0000

Lori, great post! It’s not easy, and in Wake–and Cary–we have a lot of resources, but as you noted, sometimes it’s not just about our own personal responsbility–sometimes the environment we’re in is a factor. Thanks for coming to the AHA/Town of Cary screening on Saturday and sharing your story!

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:52:29 +0000

Thanks everyone. I am incredibly touched by the outpouring of support, encouragement and love.

You made a difficult and personal topic much easier to share.

You all SO enrich my life – I’m honored and blessed that you are part of my community family.

By: Jackie Holcombe

Jackie Holcombe — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:37:10 +0000

Lori, you are my hero! Thank you for sharing what truly is personal for many of us in a thoughtful, motivating post.

By: Jeff Weinberger

Jeff Weinberger — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:45:52 +0000

Lori: this is a hard topic to tackle. Thank you for raising this and having the courage to publicly discuss your personal experience.

You, me and many others (in fact, I suspect most people) have too much information about what we should and should not do, but have little about how to turn that into action in our own lives every day. Or many people have little ability to actually do the things we need to do because of lack of access.

This is not only a significant public health issue, but a very personal issue for the millions of us who struggle daily. Helping people turn knowledge into action can solve a good part of this. Keep going – you have my support and that of many others!!

By: Wayne Clark

Wayne Clark — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:07:39 +0000

Well said, Lori. It took a lot of courage to write this but as long as I have had the pleasure of knowing you, courage has never been in short supply.

You know how much I love to ride my bike. So any time you want to cruise around Cary or environs, just drop me a note and I’ll be there.

By: Susan Kroll

Susan Kroll — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:09:55 +0000

Thank you Lori! And as a grateful constituent, mother, and PTA wellness committee co-chair, who had the pleasure of walking along side you as you supported my kids walk to school day. Then you continued to work with us ever since to create more safe walking routes to school. You practice what you say here. And Im so grateful!

By: Jillian Goodtree

Jillian Goodtree — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:48:31 +0000

Very well-written, Mrs. Lori! I think you’re beautiful inside AND out!! I definitely support you in your journey and commitment to eat a little healthier and stay active.

PS the monogrammed scarf you gave me on Christmas Eve was such a hit here at USC! I can’t thank you enough for the lovely and thoughtful gift 🙂