And we wonder why...

Most people in the US are overweight?
Hi All,
I was driving to my first real PT appointment today (sidebar: it was SOOOO awesome to really move and exercise. I truly hate sitting still.) and I saw a lady on her riding lawn mower, mowing her postage stamp sized front lawn in Lowell. Honestly, the front yard was no bigger than a king sized bed and she was on a RIDING mower!

All reports say that 80% of America is overweight. Now, that sounds like a high number and, really, it could be a smaller number. I found out that researchers call people and ask their height and weight which is clearly NOT the most accurate measurement! If you look around at any mall you'll see that there are many, many folks who are leading unhealthy lives.

This has to change.

Folks need to STOP using riding lawnmowers for such a small yard. They need to stop spending 20 minutes driving around the parking lot looking for a 'close' spot when walking from across the lot will do just fine. Folks need to look at what food they eat and just cut down a little bit...you don't have to change the world of your diet, just cut down and think about it now and again. Folks need to move more...walk around the block, bike with the kids, walk at lunch with your co-workers for even 15 minutes.

The reality of the situation is that, for a lot of people, being lazy is just easier. I hate to say it that way but it's true. Oh and I could be lazy right now myself but it's not my style and I know it's important for me to move, not only to get back to work, but to keep MY body healthy and fit for my own life too. I challenge myself so that I can feel good, fit into my clothes and live a long, healthy life and, more importantly, take care of all of you!

So, please don't take that 'lazy' word wrong. I think we all have to face things head on in our lives-I was lazy once too (and 80lbs heavier) and I did just take the easy way out. But, if I hadn't gotten fit and made sure to live a healthier life each day, I never would have been THIS successful with my surgery. (And my surgery was always in my future, due to the birth defect.) I would have had a really tough time rehabbing my hip and probably ended up being even heavier in the end. The big J saved my life then, it saved me by keeping me mobile and healthy and it saving me again by helping me rehab so quickly now.

Keep this in mind if, day after day after day, you don't want to exercise. (And I don't mean a day off here or there or a vacation...so get your thong out of a knot.) 3-5x per week for life...that's what you need...so I hope to see you in class1