The obesity epidemic continues to rise
July 21st, 2008 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
According to the government’s latest obesity data from 2005 to 2007, the proportion of adults who were obese increased by 7% to a nationwide average of 25.6%. The three worst states were Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee where almost a third of adults were obese. The leanest state was Colorado with an 18.7% rate of obesity.
To fight this battle of the bulge, Americans need to find a fun way to exercise regularly and wean themselves away from the high-calorie foods and sugar-sweetened beverages.
via MedPage Today, July 18, 2008
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Honestly, even if exercise terrifies you, there are ways to cut back and start the process without any significant effort, just drink one less soda, and drink water instead, you’ll feel so much better. I’ve seen it in myself. I’ll get worse and worse about what I eat and have one day where I realize, wow this is bad and I change a little bit, one less soda, no fries, maybe a salad with chicken instead of a burger and I feel sooooooooo much better, my skin looks better, I have more energy, just everything. Try walking somewhere instead of driving, take the stairs instead of an elevator, I can’t even tell you how much better you’ll feel.