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I Remember Why I Was So Skinny Back Then — It Wasn’t a Diet, It Was Survival

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I Remember Why I Was So Skinny Back Then — It Wasn’t a Diet, It Was Survival

Published on May 29, 2025

Back in the 70s and 80s, I remember being skinny—and not in the “trendy wellness guru” kind of way. No, ma’am. I was skinny because we were broke.

Let me explain.

Fast food wasn’t a daily indulgence. For one, there wasn’t a drive-thru on every corner like now. And two, even if there was, we couldn’t afford it. Places closed early, and if you were hungry, you ate what was in the house… or you didn’t eat. That was the original form of intermittent fasting, Southern edition.

We didn’t have DoorDash. We had DoorDon’t — as in, “Don’t open that door again or you’re letting all the air out!”

🧬 The Modern Mess We’re In

Today, it’s not just bills and life stress—we’re fighting perimenopause, menopause, and a chemical cocktail being served to us through our food, water, and air. That skinny version of me didn’t have to deal with:

  • Plasticizers in the air
  • PFAS “forever chemicals” in our water
  • Endocrine disruptors in packaging
  • GMOs in almost every packaged snack

It’s not aging—it’s exposure. And if you’re over 35, your hormones are doing the Electric Slide whether you RSVP’d or not.

🧠 Real Talk & Real Receipts

  • The Environmental Working Group found over 200 industrial chemicals in umbilical cord blood.
  • PFAS have been discovered in tap water in all 50 states (NRDC Report).
  • The WHO confirms environmental pollutants are a major factor in chronic diseases—including obesity.

❤️ Why This Hits Home

This isn’t about vanity. It’s about survival. I used to blame myself for fatigue, fog, and stubborn pounds. Now I know: it’s not just me. It’s the system—designed to profit from sickness, confusion, and shame.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

This blog is for entertainment and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Please consult your doctor before starting any detox, diet, or new lifestyle approach—especially when chemicals and conspiracy theories are involved. 😉

👩‍💻 About the Author

A.L. Childers is a Southern-born author and researcher known for blending humor with healing. She writes about parenting, politics, past lives, poisons in your pantry, and how to laugh through the hard stuff. Her books are sold on Amazon and loved by rebels, truth-seekers, and fellow Gen Xers with Wi-Fi.

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