Criscat,

WOW! That's good advice. I usually don't get offended easily, but I don't think it takes a rocket science to provide that information.

Unfortunately, I think most of us are fully aware of the pitfalls and consequences of being overweight and most of us don't do anything about it. Very similiar to smokers, cigerettes kill, but people still smoke.

Try being a little more thoughtful and a lot more tactful. Telling me that I would die sooner, is not going to help me leave the ice cream alone. Thank God I don't have to rely on your advice for support, because I would probably eat myself to death.

Try a more light-hearted approach, I'm sure you have a lot to offer.