When I turned my eating life around about 5 years ago, I searched desperately for sources of information, especially for someone in my particular situation.
There were sources that provide some areas of assistance, but no one source covered everything. But two very useful resources at the time were two chats from washingtonpost.com: Lean Plate Club and What's Cooking. LPC died off when Sally Squires was offered a buyout, and now the Web site is ditching What's Cooking.
Kim O'Donnel is continuing the blog, and has talked about continuing the chat in another forum. But the chat format, hearing from people all over the world, is where I learn more than anything.
The Washington Post replaced LPC with the Lean & Fit newsletter. And I have subscribed to O'Donnel's newsletter. However, I really feel I can learn from the chat format.
Unfortunately, the newspaper industry is going through a rough period. And so, the chats won't be as much a part of my own personal help and assistance. Though, if O'Donnel keeps up the chat somewhere else, there will be perhaps a new chapter.
I've noticed that when LPC disappeared, the WaPo food section chat and O'Donnel's chat got more nutrition-related questions. Some of those came from me, whether they made the cut or not.
So how do you use the Internet to help you figure out what works for you nutritionally. There is, of course, this blog. But in an effort to be more modest, I'd like to hear from you on what works for you.
Are chats vitally important? Do you just look to read articles, personal blogs, and stories without any interaction? Just let us know in the comments section or you can e-mail me at [email protected]. If you do send me an e-mail, let me know if I can use your words in this blog.
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