It was a great trip to Las Vegas, great people to hang out
with and we had so much fun. Just being whoever we wanted to be. Goofy, silly
and just plain stupid!
Seeing all the people in Vegas spending SO MUCH money, on
food, drink, shows, shopping and of course GAMBLING, made me think about the
economy. People are spending as much they were when the economy is good. At
least that is what it looked like, with all the $100’s people were dropping.
Heck, some guy at the pool was literally throwing money away! We got a couple of one’s…J
It simply amazes me how much people will spend on luxury in
their life but won’t spend the money to be healthy and fit! Yes, fruits and
veggies are more expensive than chips and soda. A gym membership costs a mere
$35 a month, some even less. Much less
than your average cholesterol prescription.
But the best thing, is although the gym and classes/machines do work
when you use them, but truly you don’t need a membership. We walked a TON in
Vegas, and I managed to splurge a bit on the food/drink intake and still
managed to keep the pounds down. Yes, walking program and weights, but you can
always use your body weight, squats, lunges, push ups…
Fast forward to today, I am home, a little more broke than
when I left for Vegas, but still fine financially. I know several people today
that are fearful for their future at their jobs. What would happen if they lost
them? Not only would the paycheck cease, the health insurance would also. So,
if they no longer have a paycheck and no health coverage, what would happen if
they were suddenly faced with a health crisis? Our bodies need TLC and there are literally thousands of
people who don’t care for their bodies and it will catch up with them
eventually. Don’t let this happen. Life changes can be made one at a time and
all for the better. It takes time, work and commitment. Like a marriage, like a
child.
Back to Vegas….it was evident about our nations obesity
crisis, can’t tell you how many people are carrying around an extra 50, 100
lbs.
And I can’t tell you how many of
these people can’t even walk, using a scooter to get around. They opened a
“Heart attack Grill”, and if you weigh 350# or more, you eat FREE!! For someone
like me, I just have to shake my head, reward people for being Morbidly obese.
As a nurse…this is not even FUNNY! You
can order your own level of “bypass”. Heckm they warn you ahead of time that
it’s bad for you. It is highly ironic because those who partake, will someday
get that bypass, however they won’t be able to choose it.
So, what is your plan to make a step towards health? Walk? Eat better? Get off the couch, and MOVE!!
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