Quote

I don't want to fly the flag for being unhealthy and overweight, but I don't want to fly the flag for being too thin, either.

We must not constantly talk about tackling obesity and warning people about the negative consequences of obesity. Instead we must be positive - positive about the fun and benefits to be had from healthy living, trying to get rid of people's excuses for being obese by tackling the issue in a positive way.

If you are ever at a loss to support a flagging conversation, introduce the subject of eating.

If you ever have to support a flagging conversation, introduce the topic of eating.

I considered obesity a disease. It can destroy you from within. It almost destroyed me, and I do not want that to happen to anybody.

When I jump into something, I really do it to the fullest extent that my time and energy will allow me. I'm from Texas, and to see so many people that are obese and with disorders that are preventable. They haven't been shown or told. I'm really passionate about making sure my fellow countrymen are healthy. It's a shame.

I would love to tell you I've found the secret to eternal youth. I go to the gym and avoid too many chips. I love to eat, hate to work out, but if you can't count all your ribs from a distance you're considered obese.

Each and every one of us has unknowingly played a part in the obesity problem.

Obesity is awesome from a Wall Street perspective. It's not just one disease - there are all sorts of related diseases to profit from.

It is not OK for anyone to be obese. There needs to be a cultural shift.