Saturday, August 15, 2009

Fighting the Obesity Epidemic One Person at a Time

By Nate Barnett

There is no such thing as the fitness craze! Information about health, looking fit and staying fit is always on most peoples minds and it will always be part of mainstream media. Even the super obese wish they could control whatever food addictions they have so they could live the life of their dreams. Why do some people continue to do what they do to their bodies? Why do we ignore some of the most important things about our health when we know they are life threatening?

It seems that Americans are getting fatter by the minute. There is so much more access to calorie rich foods and sugars that are causing this problem. Many Americans know they overeat, yet they are not willing to do what it takes to take care of their problem. They are the problem and most of us know better. Most people know what they need to do to overcome their addictions to food but they are not willing to give it up.

With Health Care costs on the rise and Heart Disease being one of the main causes of death, it is alarming to think that our government doesnt do much to control what is going on. Our doctors are warning their patients, particularly the super obese, that they cannot continue down the same path of self destruction. Most do not adhere to the advice of the medical professionals and continue living a life that many are paying the consequences for.

How do we stop such nonsense? If you are part of the problem it is time to make a change. Yes you can do it no matter how difficult it may seem. There is no excuse for you not being in the best shape of your life. Even your age is a mindset. There is nothing you cannot do or any addiction to food you cannot control if you are eager for success and are driven to succeed.

Now is the time to make a difference in your life and those lives around you. Lets come together and fight the obesity epidemic one life at a time starting with our very own. I believe that we truly can make a difference even if we just set a good example to those that surround us.

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