America is Overweight
You can’t turn on the television these days or the radio and not hear about a weight loss program, some new miracle herb, weight loss surgery or a gym that offers personal one on one training. America is obsessed with losing weight, getting rid of body fat, losing love handles or toning and tightening up your muscles. How about those commercials on six pack abs, or buns of steel? We’ve all seen those and even more commercials on work out equipment like the bowflex, or Nordic track, or easy to store tread mills and elliptical machines.
Over weight people and children are on a rise in America. You see them on the street and on the news and obesity in children is getting worse by the day. People will tell you that it is because we don’t teach our children how to play outside or teach them how to eat healthy. Society will tell you that it is because we let them sit in front of televisions and play video games. Well that is no longer an excuse. Many of the gaming consoles now have fitness programs that allow you or your children to become interactive with the game. Wii is a prime example. You hear people everyday that use it to weigh in every morning, exercise and of course play games.
There are so many programs out there now to help with weight loss, and you can even sign up through the internet and keep track and up to date on line. Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and NutriSystem all allow you to work through the internet. There are herbs you can take as well and lose weight, diet pills and other supplements are also available. However, when you get right down to losing weight, the program you choose has to be one that works for you and your lifestyle. Talk to your doctor and have a complete physical before starting any weight loss program. Find out what the doctor suggests and then find a program with his help that will benefit you. Being over weight is serious and can cause many, many health problems from heart disease, high blood pressure, back and joint pain, and diabetes. Remember you can’t lose weight and keep it off without changing some aspects of your life style and adding in healthy eating habits and exercise. Starting out slow is best and making a few changes at a time. No one says you have to give up everything at once and go cold turkey. Adding in a fruit or vegetable serving a day, or cutting out sodas is a good way to start. Be practical and healthy with your choice and if you have any problems, don’t wait go see your doctor.
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