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Last week, Forbes threw out the query, Is The Economy Making You Fat?  This isn&#39;t a new topic--just google &quot;recession economy fat,&quot; and you&#39;ll see what I mean.  The Forbes piece generally explains that less money in one&#39;s pocket leads to the termination of gym memberships, forsaking more expensive nutritious foods for cheap boxes of macaroni and cheese, and eschewing medical checkups and the like.  Also:&lt;p&gt;&quot;One recent survey of over 1,000 Americans revealed that 25% were more likely to eat high-calorie comfort food because of the economic downturn. And doctors, dietitians and trainers report that their clients&#39; waistlines are expanding as they turn to cupcakes, chips and pizza to cope with dwindling bank accounts and investments.&quot;&lt;p&gt;Look, I&#39;m not advocating unhealthy habits, but is this really so bad?  Sure, the article quotes a woman who put on 30 pounds, and it&#39;s true that in this economy, having to buy new clothes to fit your larger recession frame would really suck.  So don&#39;t go overboard.  But who cares if eating a cupcake or pizza makes you feel better--it should!  Don&#39;t deride the mood enhancing effects of life&#39;s simple pleasures.  Give yourself permission to cope with economic anxiety in any way you see fit, so long as you stay in working condition.&lt;p&gt;Anyway, this comes from somebody who really does believe that butter makes everything better.  Readers, what are your food weaknesses?  Are any of you starting to feel extra indulgent?  Share below!&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;--Posted by Linda Petock, Vault News &amp; Commentary&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

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