Let’s face it folks we all know that we are living in an obesity filled world. What has changed so much since the 60’, 70’s and even the 80’s? I think some of it comes from the processed foods. No one eats the “home grown foods any more, it’s all processed. T.V. dinners, boxed meals are all part of this part of this overweight society. Now let me say I’m not the most “fit” person myself. I’ve, just like many people have fell into the trap of all these fast and easy processed meals. Have you ever wondered why all of our grandparents and great-grandparents stayed so healthy with most of them living to be in their 90’s and some in their 100’s. How was obesity and heart disease not a big issue back then.
I believe the main reason is one word, “LAZY”. This society has become so lazy in everything we do. Technology has become a huge factor in this. I mean before all the video games, computers and even all the way back to no TV’s what did people do for entertainment? Think about your childhood. I’m only 31 but I remember back when I was a kid, before the teenage years, I didn’t have the computers or video games. I had to occupy my time outside playing in the yard. I had to make things to play with, be “creative”. I was very active as a kid, but look at our children today, including my own. Most of them are not very active. My children do play sports, but when the season is over, they do nothing. A day for them during summer break consists of playing on the laptop, playing the Wii or watching TV all day. My Children are only 9 and 6 years old, and I just wonder of how their health will be when they’re my age if this lifestyle continues.
I think we need to change as a society. We need to start eating the fresh foods and being more active. Our kids need to get their lazy butts outside and play. It’s bad that I have a gym membership that I pay for monthly and don’t even make an effort to use it. I’ve fallen into the same trap that has caused this to be an unhealthy world and I’ve gotten sick of it. Please post your personal opinions and comments so everyone will know how “YOU” feel.
