Just take a
look around you. You see them everywhere :
America is obese. I will
not pull any punches here . Can
you tell me what you want me to be happy with your body as it is - and this is a
good place to start. But
if you really want you and your family, you do what you have to do to maintain a
healthy body weight .
I live in the south. Statistically speaking, the southern states are among the most obese in the country. Probably a byproduct of almost everything is fried (even pickles, ice cream and cheese !) And not enough exercise.
The state of Arkansas is tied for 10th in Ohio with the most fertile states in the nation . 28.8 percent of the population - 849,312 people are obese . 2/3 of the population of the United States is obese, including our children .Why do you care ? Because the main cause of death today can be attributed to preventable diseases that are associated with obesity . This goes far beyond being just a cosmetic problem . It is literally life or death.
We have not always this way. I remember when I was young that people with weight problems seem rare. Now things have changed and are fit are a minority.
We are a spoiled nation. It is now easier . Things have come a long way since the early days of our nation. When the first European settlers, who had to work hard to build a house , and meet their daily needs.
There were no gyms , no bike paths , no exercise videos ... it has not been necessary . Everyday life that keep fit. He had to work hard to survive .
Through the centuries , modern inventions have made life easier ... and made us more sedentary . Instead of a physical work outside in the fresh air and sunshine , we now have office jobs in cubicles or offices artificially lit .
We do not have to hunt to put food on the table, or until the soil for crops. We go to the store and buy everything our hearts ( and stomachs ) desire. The larger and softer the better!
But stores , bought modern facilities food took its toll on us.We just celebrated Thanksgiving in the United States. I encourage you to count your blessings , and near the top of the list should be your health. If you are alive and breathing , then you are blessed. If you are overweight, you can change that . Do not wait until next year and make a resolution , not executed. Start today to create the best of a healthier world.
I live in the south. Statistically speaking, the southern states are among the most obese in the country. Probably a byproduct of almost everything is fried (even pickles, ice cream and cheese !) And not enough exercise.
The state of Arkansas is tied for 10th in Ohio with the most fertile states in the nation . 28.8 percent of the population - 849,312 people are obese . 2/3 of the population of the United States is obese, including our children .Why do you care ? Because the main cause of death today can be attributed to preventable diseases that are associated with obesity . This goes far beyond being just a cosmetic problem . It is literally life or death.
We have not always this way. I remember when I was young that people with weight problems seem rare. Now things have changed and are fit are a minority.
We are a spoiled nation. It is now easier . Things have come a long way since the early days of our nation. When the first European settlers, who had to work hard to build a house , and meet their daily needs.
There were no gyms , no bike paths , no exercise videos ... it has not been necessary . Everyday life that keep fit. He had to work hard to survive .
Through the centuries , modern inventions have made life easier ... and made us more sedentary . Instead of a physical work outside in the fresh air and sunshine , we now have office jobs in cubicles or offices artificially lit .
We do not have to hunt to put food on the table, or until the soil for crops. We go to the store and buy everything our hearts ( and stomachs ) desire. The larger and softer the better!
But stores , bought modern facilities food took its toll on us.We just celebrated Thanksgiving in the United States. I encourage you to count your blessings , and near the top of the list should be your health. If you are alive and breathing , then you are blessed. If you are overweight, you can change that . Do not wait until next year and make a resolution , not executed. Start today to create the best of a healthier world.
