How is this possible?

So, more and more, we see things in the news about obesity and the diseases associated with it. How NYC is trying to rid the city of the sugary drinks for sale. How the Texas government wants to press for more activity. It"s all over the place and we see it every day.
The US obesity rate is nearing 50% now. How is that possible with all the great fitness facilities, the parks, the availability of good food....I truly believe that it really goes back to the fact we as Americans have gotten lazy, too lazy to cook, too lazy to walk anywhere. Our diets are high in carbohydrates, and low in the good stuff, fruits, veggies, and quality fish/meat. Because we go out to eat...and the bread basket arrives...

Here is the kicker for me. I am a nurse. I work in a place where the nurses are some of the least healthy people. Back in my hospital days, if you looked around, the nurses were for the most part, thin. But we all ate junk, mainly because we had little time to get food. One would think, that in a hospital, there would be healthy food, because of the people that are sick. No, one look at the cafeteria line....fried, deep fried, and loaded with butter...AMAZING.

As a nurse, I counsel people every day on the value of health, as a fitness instructor, I do the same. I have had to change alot of things that I previously did, for my own health. And they were not easy. But I DID IT.
Because, how can I discuss things with the patients if I do exactly what I am saying not to.
A recent study came out that Dr's who are overweight, are much less likely to discuss weight loss with their patients. They know the dangers that long term obesity causes, but how can they say anything, if they themselves don't practice what they preach?

Exactly.
Like everyone else, I have enjoyed fatty food, it's tastes good. But when you cleanse your body from it, all of a sudden, when you eat it, it makes you feel awful. Our bodies are highly adaptable and will crave the junk if that is what you feed it.  If you feed it healthy stuff, it stops craving the bad stuff. And more than anything, starts working more efficiently.

With the election coming in November, and the thought of Obama care...not knowing what it contains...we need to make sure we are healthy NOW. Because, as change occurs, availability of treatment may become more scarce.....Take care of the body you have now....

Have a blessed week...B