I was adopted at the age of 5 months. I was the oldest of five girls. All 5 were raised by separate families, unaware of one another. Different adopted parents. Different diets. Different lifestyles. Some of us met as adults and we found we had many things in common. Weight problems, mannerisms, hobbies, likes and dislikes were the same. How much of who we are is nature and how much is nurture?
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Below is a picture of myself and one of my sisters. It was 1965. We lived with different families and knew nothing of one another. Currently I am 49 and she is 48 years old.
Some very simular themes run through our lives including a struggle with obesity. I can't help but wonder how much of my struggle with my weight is actually my pushing against the tide of a genetic design.
Just a little food for thought.
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I had to drop this diary a little early as I am off to a doctors appointment. I will drop back in later on.
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