Gary and I were out and around town, taking a stop into the Arlington Highland Scottish Festival, on a beautiful day. As we walked around, there were many things to look at, men in Kilts playing sports and throwing heavy weights. WOW, they were strong. 56 lb kettleweight over 15feet in the air.
As usual, Gary had to point out that I was a fitness instructor as people read his shirt...which has a perfectly sarcastic saying "eat right, exercise, die anyway". Growl from me.
What I couldn't help noticing, was people sitting around, watching, that were phenomenly large. Our nations crisis of obesity is continuing to grow. Young girls, in their teens, have large bellies that hang over their shorts. Women, of all ages, with arms as large as the competitors.
As someone who is into health and wellness, as a nurse, I cringe to think about what this will be like for them later, if they continue this path.
My favorite website is the CDC, which strongly co-relates obesity with diabetes. Diabetes will not be eradicated from the US until we make changes, in how we live, how we eat and how we move.
I see everyday how these conditions, lead to more medical issues, and cause true despair for those who want to make the change, but don't know where to start. There are some, that will never make the change for health, some that will never go to exercise, but so many need help and don't know where to turn. I want to be that person, to guide someone to start ACTING and stop letting this go.
I hate to think that friends and acquaintances, are just waiting until something happens. Being proactive is where it's at. Do it, and do it now.
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