Food Pyramid (poem) by Leland Waldrip on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on November 3, 2010

But real message is loud and repeating,
If we�d live a robust, healthy way,
We�ll adopt attitude about our eating,
That naturally keeps the fat away.

I appreciate your sense of humor and your apt and timely message, Leland. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson

Reviewed on February 14, 2004

I'm still laughing at that picture. I think that's me on the right! Hahaha! Very few carbs, a little lean meat, more fruit and vegetables plus plenty activity/walking, seems to work best for me as long as I use a little olive oil and lemon juice as my salad dressing. My problem is in the activity area. I drive everywhere, even to the mail box on the corner...and of course I sit a lot, writing and enjoying my computer. Thanks for this delightful post, Leland!

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on January 20, 2004

The food pyramid grows healthy bodies. Once grown, the body requires much less to sustain. I maintained a 30 inch waist for thirty years by going from teenage glutton to a moderate, selective eater. Even in a wheelchair, I eat what I want, never exercise, and have no chloesterol, heart, or blood sugar problems. Skinny is truly the key to long life. Just deprive yourself and take a vitamin supplement. Viola! A healthy, long life. Good shape, too. Was there a poem?

Reviewed by Simon Thurlow (Reader)

Reviewed on January 20, 2004

Nice write Leland. Food aint the problem with my weight though...it's that damn fantastically gorgeous black gold called Guinness !!

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)

Reviewed on January 20, 2004

One way to lose weight, stop eating so much, in fact it is the only way. Enjoyed the message.

Reviewed by Vicky Jeter

Reviewed on January 19, 2004

Hi Leland,
Really resonate with the end of this. I have come to believe
the "balance" is unique to everybody, and the key is not listening
to the plans "out there" but Really Listening from within. It took me
about three years--but once I stuck to the path following my body's
instructions, I don't battle weight anymore. Vicky

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on January 19, 2004

Touchy subject....Tsk!!

Very well written Leland!!

Now I feel fat again .....where did you get my Picture?

And why did you expose me to the worrrrld?

Tsk,Tsk,Tsk!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)

Reviewed on January 19, 2004

That pyramid is on the back of every cereal carton...It always looked pretty on the money to me....eat heaps of fruit and veg's....some carb's a little protein.. easy on the fat's and sugar..

I guess that means macca's is out? ;)

A great write Leland.......ty, Dani

Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)

Reviewed on January 19, 2004

BRILLIANT conveyance of a message!

Reviewed by Carolyn Red Bear (The Bear Paw)

Reviewed on January 19, 2004

You have written on a subject that has been a peeve of mine for many years. That Food Pyramid is a lie, and not only should be reverted, but some things eliminated altogether. I mean, do we really believe everything the government tells us? Great write, Leland!
In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on January 19, 2004

Oh for the days when we can forget worrying about what we eat, and just enjoy it, and life...that will be heaven;-)!Great write Leland!

Reviewed by Antoinette Kopperfield

Reviewed on January 19, 2004

You have a great sense of humor as demonstrated in your write! Absolutely loved it!
Antoinette
P.S. Perhaps the answer is to use smaller plates! :)

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Reviewed on January 19, 2004

LOL...Leland this is so cute. Did you read the article in the February issue of Discover on how screwed up the USDA's food pyramid's guidelines are? Oh man, this poem is right on the money.

~ Sara

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on January 19, 2004

Gotta love them Government Guidelines!!

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on January 19, 2004

Sounds like real good advice, Leland, uh, would ya pass them creamed potatoes and the salt, please.