Bubba Smith Dies of Diet Pill Overdose!
On August 4, 2011, Football Great Bubba Smith Died From a Diet Pill Overdose!
The obsession to lose weight, look good, at almost any cost is alive and well. Bubba Smith was one of my football heros growing up along with thousands of other kids at that time. At 6ft 7inches, he was larger than life. He was Big, he was Tough and he was an AWESOME Football player! Then after football, acting in movies and TV commercials kept him busy.
But the sad fact is, Bubba Smith died from an over dose of diet pills! Freakin Diet pills!!!
From what I’ve been reading, it looks like Bubba also had a history of High Blood Preassure, and Atherosclerosis, which is the thickening of the artery walls of his heart. A coroner spokesman said, according to various articles, there were high levels of the weight loss drug, “Phentermine” is his system.
My first question that comes to mind is, who is Bubba Smith’s Doctor?
Was his doctor aware of Bubba’s pre-conditions?
Then again, maybe Bubba didn’t do regular checkups. I really don’t know.
Bottomline…it doesn’t matter! He died because he overdosed with a diet pill to LOSE WEIGHT!
Everybody wants that magic pill to solve all their problems, to make the problem go away without any effort or work.
Folks, there is NO MAGIC PILL! Especially for dieting and weight loss!
Food, dieting and weightloss is BIG Business. But when you’re talking abouit, diet, weight loss and eating disorders, it dangerous, life and death dangerous.
I was fortunate enough to have been part of the 8 part docus-series called ” Addicted To Food” which aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Last year I topped the scales at 360lbs.I’m 
happy to say, I’ve lost 82 pounds. Though I still have a ways to go, I got my life back. The experience opened my eyes to the life and death reality and issues of surrounding eating disorders, which include, Compulsive Over Eating, Anorexia Nervosa,and Bulemia.
When I was in treatment at Shades of Hope, they never talked or focused on weight loss. Rather, they focused on all the issues surrounding why one eats and uses food to medicate those issues and pain.I burried a lot of issues and pain with food. I was happy on the outside and and miserable on the inside!
Which brings me to the Jay Leno Show…
Recently Jay had a guest that was going from Fit To Fat To fit. This guy is a trainer with 6 pack abs! He’s ripped.
Here’s The NBC’s announcement:
“Drew is a fitness trainer who’s in the middle of a unique 26-week journey where he stopped working out and started eating foods that are bad for him. His goal is to educate people on what happens when you don’t take care of yourself. When he reaches week 26 he’s going to start eating well and exercising again.” As of the TV taping he had gained about 75 pounds.
When I saw this on TV, my first thought was, “What a Freakin IDIOT!”. He is either an idiot or ignorant off the charts. Either way, it’s not good! He wanted to see what his obese clients felt like. You dont help cure obesity by becoming one of them.
He’s a trainer for crying out loud! He may know nutrtion but he knows nothing about food.Obesity is a symptom of underlying problems. What he is doing is trying to duplicate the smyptoms without the real underlying issues. This guy is playing with fire and he has no clue as to how dangerous his pet project really is.
If he loses the weight, which I suspect he will, what does it prove? It just means, this is a guy that can lose weight without much difficulty. Try being obese for 8, 10 or 20 years with all the problems associated with Obesity, then try losing weight! On the other hand, he risks developing a real eating disorder, which I dont wish on ANYBODY! Either way, this guy is not only arrogant, but really uninformed.
So What’s My Point?
Football hero Bubba Smith didn’t have to die this young! He just didn’t know he was playing with fire.
The only magic pill for healthy weight loss is the knowledge of, “calories in, calories out”.
The Weight Loss Formula = Exercise, Food Plan, Education, Training, Support and Accountability. That is the magic bullet!
If you or someone you know is using food to medicate pain and or burry other issues, they very well could have an eating disorder. People that are Extremely Under Weight or Obese have issues with food.
Why am I ranting on and on???
I’m ranting because I’ll miss Bubba Smith! He touched thousands of people hearts over the years.He’s gone because he was trying to lose weight, the wrong way!
Part of my mission at this point in my life is to bring awareness to the world about the diseases of Diabetes and Obesity. If they go untreated they can DIE. Then again, if they treat their obesity with the WRONG Strategy like diets pills they can also die!
In closing…Love your self enough to go get quality help when and if you need it!
Keep Being Brilliant
Robby LeBlanc
Casey Anthony is NOT Guilty!
Casey Anthony is NOT Guilty of Murder But Gets 4 years For Lying!
I was watching CNN when the verdict came in and must say I was shocked. Some of the juror’s spoke out and said “I did not say she was innocent,” Ford said. “I just said there was not enough evidence. If you cannot prove what the crime was, you cannot determine what the punishment should be.”
Think about it, the prosecution DID NOT Do Their JOB!
I don’t think there is anyone that thinks Casey Anthony is innocent. Yes she’s a liar on multiple levels. I found her guilty by the Bullet Points the news would spoon feed us every night. The fact remains, the prosecution just did not prove beyond a shadow of doubt that Casey Anthony was guilty of 1st degree murder.
The entire country is outraged.
I witnessed seasoned news reporters visibly upset at this verdict, crying in fact.
I don’t know if this was 1st degree murder as it is defined, but I do know something went tragically wrong and a baby is dead.For anyone thinking that Casey Anthony will just get off scot free and live happily ever after, think again. Yes, Casey may get a book or movie deal which could bring her a lump sum of money in the short term. However, all the money in the world WILL NEVER erase from the public’s eye that Casey Anthony did something so terribly wrong to her baby.
What employer on earth would knowingly want to hire her?
Who would want to be her friend?
Who would want to date her?
Her only options for employment are those disgusting entertainment based shows that truly exploit, humiliate and embarrass people. Hmmm.
No one will ever trust her word again.
Casey Anthony is a liar and now the entire world knows it. In short, I think Casey Anthony’s options for any real relationships, be it personal or general on any level are extremely limited and lonely.
For those of you wanting justice, it’s my opinion that life will not be easy for Casey Anthony. I beleive in what comes around goes around, KARMA. Yes, Casey Anthony was found not guilty of murder, but that doesn’t mean she won’t pay a price. The price from public opinion I believe will be overwhelming. How can it not be?
Maybe in time the entire truth will be revealed, but don’t hold your breath. I see this tragic story playing out in the news for many years to come.
That’s All for Now,
Robby LeBlanc
Karl Rove Wimped Out In Las Vegas!
I was down at The Barnes and Noble book store on Maryland Pkwy in Las Vegas for the Karl Rove book signing event. The event was scheduled from 12-2 pm, on April 9, 2010.
I showed up at about 1:20 pm and was greeted at the door. I asked “Is Karl Rove Book signing still going on?” She responded, “Yes, over there. I noticed there were very few people in the store. I thought the place was going to be mobbed! Nope!
I said I was with Las Vegas News Blog and wanted to get a book and get a short 2-3 question interview. She called over Karl Roves people.
They informed me that there wasn’t time to do an interview. I said, he’s here till 2 oclock right? They said yes. I said there’s nobody here! They then got aggressive with me and said Mr Rove will not be taking any questions and do not ask him.
At this point I felt threatened by his handlers and a bit pissed off.
His book is called “Courage and Consequence” and his handlers have the courage of an ant!
Let me be clear, I was there to get a signed book for my father because his is a Karl Rove fan. I wanted to ask him 3 questions.
1. “How do you think the GW Bush legacy will be remembered?”
2.” I know you are a Republican strategist, but if you had 1 or 2 suggestions for President Obama, what would they be?”
3. “What are some new insights you discovered as a result of writing your book “Courage and Consequence?”
That’s what I wanted to ask. He could’ve answered it in less than 2 minutes! Nobody was waiting in line.
Now here’s the real problem…
With the lightening speed of reported news, and all the independent blogs out there, high profile people do not feel safe to give interviews as freely as they once did.
They don’t want to end up being the next YouTube feature of the week on Fox or CNN. They don’t want to be embarrassed.
As my friend John Daly shared with me today, “If on the other hand, I was a recognized conservative blogger, I probably would have gotten the interview.”
Rove is a master at what gets out to the press. He’s at his own book signing. He could have talked about his own book! What a thought!
It’s one thing to write about Courage and Consequence. It’s another to be Courageous and accept Consequence.
As I am finishing writing this post, I hear on the local news station that a big group of people went to Barnes and Noble after I left and tried to make a citizens arrest! So much for Courage and Consequence.
In closing, I wish Karl Rove no harm and all the best. However,
I just had 3 simple questions. Plus, would’ve promoted his book!
In any case, I am disappointed that I didn’t get the interview
for you on Las Vegas News Blog.
What a Crock of…!
Now that the Democrats have pushed thru the first health care reform in 60 years the Republicans are pissed! They seem to fighting harder now than ever.
My question is…Why?
Why fight now?
Is it because Obama got a bill thru congress that no other President has been able to achieve? Is it because the Republicans lost?
Why???
I am a registered Repubulican but voted for Obama. Yes I wanted change. Yes I wanted things to be different in Washington.
Yes – Yes- Yes!
My first question to the Republicans is, how many of you have read the entire bill? As we all know, probably very few. As a matter of fact, probably very few Democrats have read it.
Getting back to the Republicans…
I am so ticked because if they put up this kind of fight when both Bush presidents were in office maybe, just maybe, they could have been the ones to create the much needed change in our health care system.
Now they are all crying foul play. Yes, they are saying, we know we need a change in our health care system. It’s not fair, bla,bla bla.
The real fact is, very few people have actually read the entire health care reform bill but both the democrats and republicans are offering sound bites like they are facts!
This too ticks me off.
Anyway, I just wish both parties would do what’s right for the people instead of what is right for their next election. I wrote a letter to all the members of congress about how I think they should handle Healthcare Reform.
Harry Reid was the only one that took the time to write me back!
Here is what I suggested:
I suggested that all congressman stop using their present health insurance that they have been given as a benefit for one year. Pay out of pocket. With their own cash. Then at the end of the year come back, sit down and create a healthcare plan that think would be best for the people.
Some of you may hate me for what I have written. Some may love me. Whatever the case, I just want our politicians to do whats right for the people. This healthcare problem is not a Republican or Democratic problem, it’s an American problem. They need to drop the polictics and get down to business for the people! What a thought!
Like it or not Obama got a Healthcare Reform bill thru congress for the first time in over 60 years.
Don’t blame Obama, because he just did what he said he was going to do.
Don’t blame me because I have been listening to the same false sounds bites as everybody else. Blame all those politicians that didn’t fight hard enough when they should have and could have!
If they spent more time working for the people versus fundraising, maybe something great could have been developed by both parties!
With That in Mind…Have a Great Weekend!
Robby LeBlanc
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