An old adage that goes the bigger the better might not prove to be true at all times. The issue on obesity and overweight teenagers around the globe is getting to a rate that is hard to match by any other causes of morbidity. The conditions of obese and overweight teens are not getting any better either. In fact, statistics shows that there are more youngsters who are living a difficult life because of health related risks caused by

Teenagers are developing hearts diseases, which hamper their ability to live a good life. Some are already showing early signs of hypertension and type-two diabetes. Having these diseases at an early age might be very difficult for them to handle. It curtails their chances of living a good life that they so deserve.

The health issue on obesity and overweight teenagers is the foremost concern among nutrition experts worldwide. The imminent effects of the increasing number of obese and overweight people is that in the next decade or two there will be more older people who will be suffering from stroke, hypertension, diabetes, cancer and other diseases related to obesity. If this happens the family expenditure

The negative economic effect of an obese and overweight population is irreversible. This issue has not been given much thought by most people. The younger generation with mostly obese population will have to take the burden of the health expenditure of the older ones. If this continues, the effects could be more devastating.

The private and the public sectors alike are making their respective efforts to curb the debilitating effects brought by obesity and overweight teenagers. Health programs are now being promoted to help young individuals better informed of the dangers of having too much weight and the benefits of having and maintaining an ideal weight. Teenagers

Having an ideal weight is something big, enjoying having one is even better. Now, one can finally say that life is truly beautiful.

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People who are 100 pounds or more overweight are the fastest-growing group of overweight people, researchers reported - Reuters.

With continued trips to the trough we risk losing sight of our feet, for good.

Experts predict that nearly 100-percent of the North American population will be overweight in our lifetimes. Currently 67-percent of the adult population is overweight — leaning towards obese.

It s not only a Western phenomena: for the first time in history, fat people equal the underweight globally and just as people are dropping dead from starvation, others are literally eating themselves to death. Globesity

Is it time to place blame? Find a scapegoat?

Mmm curried scapegoat!

Before we point our stocky fingers at the gluttonous culprits, maybe we should go to the mirror to do a little soul-searching

It s easy to blame: restaurants, technology, the internet, portion sizes, friends, family, vending machines Society seems to resist taking responsibility (perhaps a product of divorce). Our hectic lives have made bringing home the proverbial bacon a challenging feat. Technology is taking children off the playing fields —- placing them in front of the computer, playing games with ephemeral friends. A product of a increasingly virtual world.

A main aspect of our expanding waistlines is the fact: We

We eat at our desks, in front of the TV, and we eat pizza while walking down the street. Rarely do we sit down as a family anymore for a leisurely dinner — sharing life as part of the menu.

Instead, we ve eaten so much that the fashion industry has changed medium

Food for thought:

Fat seems to be an epidemic of the Developed World. We re constantly being inundated with stories of global warming, war, etc Could the associated fears have triggered something in our psyche prompting us to eat before the Developing World catches on? Are we preparing to hibernate?

Come along with me and let s step up to the blame buffet for a moment (sneeze guard optional):

We truly have become a society of blame,

The blame parade intensifies when it comes to getting large. The food manufacturers, the portion sizes, trans fats, computers, a gene, a thyroid condition, my friends, television, I ve given up stroking the bolt upright, loping

All valid excuses that s right, excuses. With few exceptions — that s all they are. That s not to discount traumatic events that alter life s course and need the attention of professionals, however, those too are steeped in depression with far reaching psychological roots. Life, pardon the expletive, is fucking tough. A message for survival: it gets tougher if your heart has to put in extra effort keeping you alive. A blockage here: that s okay, we ll reroute the flow. Another blockage: sweat breaks on your

Therefore, regardless of the reason/excuse, the only one who can take responsibility for the death march of the food brigade is you. We can continue to blame to do research in an attempt to find those responsible. We can try to get on a reality show to try to become the biggest loser . Or we can simply eat a vegetable, some fruit, and smaller portions. Change our lifestyles instead of letting others change it for us with marketing campaigns. Or die.

It s that

I ll save you the headache of filtering your way through the gamut of research, the reasons the world is getting fat are as follows:

1. We re just doing (eating) what we re told. We re perfect little consumers. We ve left others in charge of our lifestyle choices and we ve taken the easy artery clogging routes.

2. We re depressed. (23-billion spent on dieting). An excellent category for a scavenger hunt may be: find someone over 20

3. And, that s about it argue if you must. Blame if you will. X-large will soon become small if you do.

Just one more bite. It s wafer thin.

—- off! I m full.

A last taste of calorie reduced desert: Earlier when I mentioned the Developing worlds psyche, I was kinda kidding. Eating for survival, that sounds ludicrous. Is it?

Unlike the wild where animals survive on instinct, man is supposed to be full of reason and logic and gummy bears. Haven t we all become obedient sheep? I know it is an abstract concept. Does the

Bear with me.

We re fat, yet, we keep eating. We kill others cause we re told that it is for our survival, without really understanding the reasons why?.. or having a hatred for those we re killing or even understanding what they believe in. We hate because of color, sexual orientation, and the neighborhood others live in. We buy what we re told. We attend the same schools. Watch the same television. Independent thought is lauded as long as it falls in line with the powers that be. If you listen to the message that has been sent our

Don t believe me?

The Chinese were given opium and when they became drug addled and divided, their ports we re stolen right from under them. Now we fear that they re recovering and may be out for a little payback, in the form of consumption wait a sec, we re not done consuming, yet. How dare they want the same luxuries?

India… a similar story. Oh well they provide us with cheap products.

We brought slaves to America, stripped away their identities, their history, divided them, took away

Still claim to be logical and not like a wild animal, surviving on instinct?

By the way, I truly believe, consumption is a product of depression and we re being ushered down the consumption path by greed. Crazy? Maybe. It s just a thought.

As those who suffered through the before mentioned indiscretions rebound a new market place was needed to sell products to. Where d the corporate world find this market? Right before their eyes. Us. Time to drug us: prescription and illicitly. Distract us: sports, celebrities, and a hectic life schedule, leaving us

If we re confused, tired, living in fear and divided, we become perfect consumers.

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I learned to be afraid. I learned others are out to kill me. Me and my friends have started to profile others the outcasts, the nerds, the people with different skin. I m so glad that you ve given me a bulletproof backpack, Daddy.

Racism, hatred and fear live on! Way to go world. Wait a second, it s a need , you re not trying to cash in on fear and create more I m so sorry, I misinterpreted your intentions. Kids need bulletproof backpacks. Something s wrong with you us. Blankers!

So, guess what, I eat this world sucks. That s part of the lesson plan if you listen to those trying to stick their greasy little fingers in our pockets by creating need . If we buy in, guess what? Bye, bye logic, let s give into instinct.

And thus, more depression, leading to the smorgasbord of life, and perhaps, just perhaps,

I know when I ve packed on a few extra pounds, it s not my fault, someone else raised

Anyway you slice it, it s a serious problem and our health depends on finding a solution. A simple starting point: Sitting down as a family for a leisurely dinner, sharing life.

Or: Put down the fork and assume some responsibility, unless, you don t like your toes.

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You deserve to rise out of surviving life and step into thriving. By thriving, I mean that you get to decide for your self

You have the ability to believe in yourself and achieve incredible things in life. However, your life is not a result of your potential, but a is actually a result of the actions you take. Dreams and goals remain notions

Take the time and define precisely what life experiences and physical feelings you would rather be having. Replace the goal of losing weight with the goal of gaining more confidence, courage, joy, or love for your self. Decide to create a loving and involved relationship with your life, your body, and your self. Creating a great life means taking the steps to know yourself on an intimate level. It is about feeling entitled to take care of your self, define your needs, and put the achieving of those needs at the very top number one slot of your to-do list.

Creating a great life involves noticing how

1. Dream from the Heart
You have the ability to live a new life. However, the life you wish to live can only be imagined by you,

Creating a vision serves as guide toward a specific destination. You determine what you

2. Write down What You Want
Writing

To get where you want to go, it helps to have a plan. Take time and be precise in what you want. The more clearly defined your goal is, the easier it will be to attain. When writing goals, many authors, trainers, and coaches suggest using the SMART goals acronym:

S: specific and simple

M: measurable and meaningful

A: achievable and as if now (present tense)

R: realistic and responsible

T:

Be specific in what you want. If you write down, I want to lose weight, that isn t very specific. Write a paragraph or two describing exactly why you absolutely must attain your goal. Writing a SMART goal might read, It is now February 2001 and I weigh 150 pounds. I have successfully accomplished six months of counseling and have considerably moved forward on my growth process. I look in the mirror and see myself as confident, worthy, and full of self-love. I am riding my bike three times a week, eating 5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day, and writing in my journal most days. Everyday I take an action

3. Positive Expectation
So many times people begin their journey of change frustrated and angry. They just want their eating or weight problem to vanish. In a misguided attempt to create change, they believe that fighting the problem will lead to positive results. What they do not yet realize, is that they have to identify what they want, and then develop an excited relationship with their goal.

Developing a committed relationship with your dream requires believing you are worthy of having it. Use affirmations, pictures, positive thinking, motivational tapes, prayer, self-love, visualization and whatever else it takes, to reaffirm that your goal is worthy and that you

4. Take Action
Day in and day out, do something to further yourself on the journey you have chosen. Even just one action every day not every other day, or every third day but even just one action every day means you have chosen to align yourself with your desires. One action every day, not just on the easy days, but rain or shine, crying babies or catastrophes at work. Take action every day and you are

Begin by finding the smallest achievable steps that will take closer toward your goal. Why the smallest steps? Several reasons. First, success builds on success. You do not want to overwhelm yourself with failure or unachievable steps. Secondly, huge, dramatic life-changing solutions rarely work. It is the journey that is most important, not the destination. Take a few minutes and list several of the smallest steps that will move you slightly forward towards the life you want. Find easy,

Believe that you have the power to create harmony with your food, your body, and your self. You can have the life that you really, really want! Set a positive destination, believe in yourself, and start walking!

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Before embarking on a fitness or exercise program check with your physician to be sure the program or equipment you are considering, is safe for you. Find out what the makers of a particular piece of fitness equipment claims it can do and check it out. There

When you go out shopping for fitness equipment, wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Be sure to take a test drive on any piece of equipment that you are considering. Any retailer that refuses to let you try out a piece of equipment that you may want to buy, is not one you want to do business with.

There are questions you need to ask before purchasing any exercise equipment, Find out about warranty and return policies,

If you work long hours and you don t want the expense of a gym membership, you may be thinking about setting up a home gym. This can be confusing, which bike, treadmill or weight bench should you get? Do you have the space, What equipment will fit your budget? The American Council on Exercise suggests the following steps to help you make the right choice.

Identify Your Fitness Needs: Make sure that the activities you choose are enjoyable,

Determine your budget: The $99.00 treadmill from the discount store that falls apart in less than a year, is not a bargain. Shop around and compare prices, The cost range for a particular exercise device can span a wide price range, from store to store or web site to web site. Another possibility is to buy used equipment, but be cautious, only buy from authorized resale dealers. And get any warranty in writing.

Determine how much space is available: A treadmill requires at least 30sq. ft. A stationary bike, about10, and a Multi-station gym approximately 50-200 sq.ft. Examine the product:

Examine the product, make sure that features, design, manufacture and serviceability, Make sure that while using the equipment, your body moves in a safe and correct way, the equipment is comfortable, fits your size, and is not to difficult to learn.

Assess bang for the buck Is the equipment safe? Can you afford it? Is it adjustable? Durable? Does it fit the space you have allotted to it? Is there a warranty? And can you get parts. Does the company offer a service plan?

If money is really a problem, buy one good quality-training piece, like

Some reasons why you should at least consider a treadmill is: They can be used by people of all ages, they have handrails that can be used by those who have problems with balance, and you can choose to have either a low or high impact session. Most treadmills adjust for incline, which allows you to increase the intensity of your workout without increasing speed. No special training is needed if you can walk,

Once you have decided to get a treadmill, there are some things you need to check, before handing over your credit card. First check the frame, it should be sturdy with no wobble. High alloy steel is better than aluminum, but is heavier and needs to be coated against rust; A welded frame is sturdier than a bolted one. And don t even consider one with a plastic frame. The handrails can be either on the sides or in front like handlebars. Just be sure they don t wobble or interfere with your arm swings. Check whether AC or DC powers the machine you are looking. Most homes use DC and AC will require a

Speed ranges are important, and you definitely want one that can adjust to your comfort pace, either running or walking. The belt needs to be at least as long as your longest stride, and about 16 inches wide. Be sure that the incline adjustment is easy enough for you to do on your own. The more fancy bells and whistles on the control panel, the higher the cost, don t buy what you won t use. A well made quality treadmill will run you about $1,000 or more .Try to get a least a 2 year written guarantee on moving parts and 2 years on the frame.

There are all kinds of exercise and fitness equipment available

Used equipment can save you big bucks, but be cautious, only buy from reputable resale dealers, who will probably offer you a limited warranty. These dealers usually have all used equipment serviced and reconditioned, when possible.

The only way to get fit and stay that way is through, a program of proper nutrition and exercise. A fitness routine is like a marriage, if you aren t

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A Lifetime of Health

The school setting provides a structured atmosphere in which to incorporate physical health activities and ideally develop healthy habits for life. Studies indicate that promotion of a healthy lifestyle taught in physical education classes can influence long-term health benefits such as reduced

Perhaps just as importantly, physical education programs can teach students that physical activity can be fun. With a broad range of games and activities, children are exposed to forms of exercise that don’t simply involve running around a track. Games and other activities incorporate teamwork, strategy, skill-building exercises, and fun.

Nutritional Information

Physical education classes are ideal for introducing basic nutritional concepts to children. Poor eating habits are common among many children and adolescents; however, a solid foundation in healthy eating choices can help lay the groundwork for improved food choices. Children who eat regular, healthy meals consisting of a wide range of food choices concentrate better in

Life Skills

Physical education also provides an opportunity for children to develop critical life skills, such as problem solving, strategy, and working together. Many team sports require participants to work together to achieve a goal. Children also learn the basics of good sportsmanship and that there is much more to sports and physical activities than simply winning or losing. Sports require training, mental and physical preparation, and help build self-confidence.

Mental Health

Regular physical activity has shown to have many psychological and mental benefits in addition to the physical ones. For

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But interestingly enough with the recent challenge of childhood obesity getting so much media attention, physical educators suddenly have a golden opportunity to turn the tables, and transform themselves from budget cutting victims into indispensable community heroes.

That is to say, if you can cost effectively show the kids in your classes how to naturally immunize themselves against

Most Don t Know About OPYOW

The problem is, most physical educators don’t know how to teach their students to naturally immunize themselves against obesity for a lifetime, without resorting to shots, pills, or special diets. In other words, most physical educators don’t know about an incredibly simple, cost effective program called Operation Pull Your Own Weight that

Wall A, Wall B

However most of them will relate to the following scenario. Walk into any physical education class in the USA and ask all the kids who are able to do at least one legitimate pull up to stand by wall A. Then ask all the kids who are unable to do one pull to stand on wall B. What you ll witness is what I call the great fitness divide, with the relatively strong and trim kids standing by wall A, and the relatively weak and heavy kids standing by wall B.

The Basic Strategy

The basic strategy for Operation Pull Your Own Weight then is to systematically

The Question Becomes

Presuming most physical educators can identify with this scenario, the question suddenly becomes, “How do you teach kids to pull ups when pull ups are most likely the most universally hated exercise on planet earth.” The answer is, you have to recognize that it’s not really pull ups that kids really hate. It s FAILING IN FRONT

Kids who can do pull ups and who succeed in front of their peers, don’t hate pull ups. In fact they enjoy being able to tackle a difficult task like pull ups, and succeed in front of their peers. It becomes a badge of honor, a status symbol. I personally witnessed an entire school full of kids learning to love pull ups back in the early nineties.

Here s How It Works
So how do you make pull ups accessible to all kids, and transform hated failure into joyful success? You use a simple device called a HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PULL UP BAR (it raises and lowers in one inch increments) in conjunction with

You simply allow kids to keep their feet on the ground, lower the bar to a point where they can jump and pull simultaneously, and easily perform eight leg assisted pull ups in workout # 1. In workout # 2 they re allowed to do nine pull ups. In workout # 3 ten, in # 4 eleven, and finally in workout # 5 they re allowed to do twelve pull ups.

When they re able to do 12 pull

Opportunity Not Obligation
At Jefferson Elementary School, in Davenport, IA

Strong VS Weak, Not Good VS Bad

OPYOW also took full advantage of every kid s desire to be strong and to avoid being weak at anything. Have you ever met a child who wants to be weak at anything? And the ability to do pull ups is universally associated with being strong. In other words we never talked about avoiding obesity. We always talked

Lessons Bred Into OPYOW Participants

And how does a kid grow strong on the pull up bar? There are six simple answers to this question and teachers were constantly reinforcing them throughout the PYOW experience. In a very hands-on way kids learned that, in order to gain strength on the pull up bar they had to
work regularly,
eat right,
get sufficient rest at night,
and avoid tobacco,
alcohol, and
drugs THEY MAKE YOU WEAK!

This point cannot be overstated so I ll repeat

Self Respect, Self Confidence, and Dignity
Interestingly enough the same principles that apply to strength gain on the pull up bar also apply to strength gain in reading, writing, arithmetic, and anything else in life. And by participating in OPYOW, kids not only immunize themselves against obesity for a lifetime, but they also develop a tangible sense of self respect, self confidence, and dignity that are cultivated most effectively when the PYOW seed is planted at a young age, and allowed to develop right on into adulthood.

A Golden Opportunity Indeed
All that

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American citizens mistakenly thought the President had challenged the public to undertake 50-mile hikes. The Council office quickly explained that while walking for exercise was strongly encouraged, the Council was not sponsoring the hike.

Amazingly the public response to the perceived president s challenge signaled that the Council’s physical fitness message had been heard. Thus, it

One million school children took part in Council sponsored pilot projects to test children’s fitness levels. Numerous other national projects were developed, including state demonstration centers to serve as a showcase for model elementary and secondary physical education programs. Other projects included clinics and the production of educational films and

Although both youth and adult fitness had been the focus of the Council’s mission throughout the Kennedy administration, during his final year in office, the president officially expanded the Council’s mission to include Americans of all ages and renamed the organization the President’s Council on Physical Fitness.

The enthusiasm for fitness seems to have withered away after President Kennedy s assassination. Currently, obesity and lifestyle diseases are on the rise and healthcare costs are soaring.

While most people understand the importance of taking responsibility for maintaining their health, there seems to be a lack of focus and enthusiasm for fitness. In 2005, only 4 states had obesity prevalence rates less than 20 percent, while 17 states had

Obesity is such a growing problem that the president s proposed fiscal year 2007 budget for the federal health department allotted $640 million for obesity-related efforts. This effort is being followed by companies who are paying for employees to exercise. Companies are realizing that gym memberships and personal training fess are substantially cheaper than the health care and prescription drug costs for inactivity and subsequent obesity.

Foremost, if you are not getting enough exercise and are ready to make a change, your number one goal needs to be to move more each

Commitment to workouts and fitness in general seems to be more successful in a group environment because social support is a key factor of success. If you lack support for your active lifestyle, it will be more difficult for you to maintain it over time. Similar to President Kennedy s national fitness challenge, you could start a neighborhood fitness challenge such as a walking or hiking group.

Corporate wellness programs are creating teams and measuring success by the progress of all team members. These group-based programs

If you are already active, but are looking for a way to kick up your exercise, or if you are planning to incorporate exercise into your life, it would be beneficial to find a workout partner or team who are committed to being healthy and with whom you share similar goals.

Your workout team can be from your neighborhood, a group of parents who walk

When you have a workout partner or team in place, you need to set goals together. Set a goal for what the group wants to achieve and what you want to achieve as an individual. Goal setting will create support and accountability for everyone s success. It is more effective for team members to share their exercise struggles, triumphs, progress working together to manage exercise goals.

Challenge yourself and your teammates to push harder, to stay committed and to achieve success. And remember to have fun. This is your opportunity to take control of your life and your health. This is not a

If you believe in yourself, you will find others who will believe in you too. The important question is What are you waiting for? Be part of a winning team and inspire yourself and your teammates to be fit and healthy. Today is the first day of the rest of your life, spend it well.

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On of the most common commercial fitness machines in residential gyms is the treadmill. Before purchasing your own, though, you should realize that the work done on a treadmill

Also, consider the hundreds of dollars you ll spend on a single piece of commercial equipment, even if it s used or refurbished. You could elect to run outside on sidewalks and roads for free. Some machines provide an exercise that you may not have readily available, such as the rowing machine. In such cases, the purchase may be a very smart decision, but before making such an important decision you should think about what machines you truly need. Can you get a comparable workout without the use of such an expensive,

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An old adage that goes the bigger the better might not prove to be true at all times. The issue on obesity and overweight teenagers around the globe is getting to a rate that is hard to match by any other causes of morbidity. The conditions of obese and overweight teens are not getting any better either. In fact, statistics shows that there are more youngsters who are living a difficult life because of health related risks caused by

Teenagers are developing hearts diseases, which hamper their ability to live a good life. Some are already showing early signs of hypertension and type-two diabetes. Having these diseases at an early age might be very difficult for them to handle. It curtails their chances of living a good life that they so deserve.

The health issue on obesity and overweight teenagers is the foremost concern among nutrition experts worldwide. The imminent effects of the increasing number of obese and overweight people is that in the next decade or two there will be more older people who will be suffering from stroke, hypertension, diabetes, cancer and other diseases related to obesity. If this happens the family expenditure

The negative economic effect of an obese and overweight population is irreversible. This issue has not been given much thought by most people. The younger generation with mostly obese population will have to take the burden of the health expenditure of the older ones. If this continues, the effects could be more devastating.

The private and the public sectors alike are making their respective efforts to curb the debilitating effects brought by obesity and overweight teenagers. Health programs are now being promoted to help young individuals better informed of the dangers of having too much weight and the benefits of having and maintaining an ideal weight. Teenagers

Having an ideal weight is something big, enjoying having one is even better. Now, one can finally say that life is truly beautiful.

Milos Pesic is an expert in the field of Weight Loss and Obesity and runs a highly popular and comprehensive Obesity web site. For more articles and resources on Obesity and Weight Loss related topics, symptoms and treatments visit his site at:

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