What makes one Healthy?

When President Obama selected Regina Benjamin to be the next Surgeon General I didn't think there could be anyone who would have something negative to say about his selection or her. Should have known better. Yesterday I was reading comment that some questioned if she should be in charge considering that obesity is one of the big issues in America. Some were questioning Benjamin's placement because they believe her BMI is high. I have never heard such nonsense in my life! So education, compassion, and determination can be pushed to the sidelines because some moron doesn't see a thin woman at the health helm. Ridiculous. When Dick Cheney was tapped to be the running ticket with Bush, there was no big stink about his poor health history and shady dealings in corporate America. The man has had like three heart attacks and could stand to lose a few pounds himself. As for Benjamin's position, when all of those chubby, white men were appointed there never was a peep about their BMI. C. Everett Coop looked like he was waiting to explode out of his shirt most of the time. I can't even remember seeing his neck either...well maybe that's because his beard got in the way....but still...he wasn't thin.

That's why I'm working hard to continue losing the weight. I don't need the security blanket anymore. Tired of people using that as an excuse or a label to describe me. It's a superficial way of excluding. The funny thing is I feel beautiful just the way I am. While many can't and will never see me, I do. It's been going on for awhile. Even with all of my mixed feeling, I still feel from within that a really great spirit is housed within me. Many will never get to know her but I know she's there. Anyway. I'm going to disappear for awhile maybe forever. Not sure if/when I will blog again. I'm reminded of a great quote by Gandhi that says, "Be the change you wish to see in this world". It's tough to live up to but I try. I feel like I get penalized for doing what's right as opposed to what's easy but I guess if I'm doing what's right then it's not a punishment whatever the outcome because it's what's meant to be. I better go.