Don't Like the Economy? Stop eating junk!!

(Okay, this one might make some people uncomfortable. I will post the disclaimers in the comments section.)


If there is one thing in the world that gets me heated up, it is negative talk.  I hate blaming others for their predicament even more!  Well, today I found myself in such a conversation and it set me on edge.   Someone who I love and respect was complaining about the economy and scapegoating the whole problem on a very insignificant aspect of our national budget.  I usually keep my politics to myself, but  this was too much for me let slide.  This got me thinking about  the REAL, undisputed,  number one drag on the economy.  Health care!!  Now I know this is an issue that can cause both sides of the aisle to unleash the dogs, but let's not go there.  No matter what our political bent is, we all want to see the cost of being healthy and living our lives to not bankrupt us. We want healthcare to be less of a burden on our  family, our children and our country.  So what can we do besides moan about it?  


There is a new statistic that 75% of Americans will be overweight by 2020!  That is terrifying!   There is no disputing the parade of ailments that crop up with the growing pounds. As a country,  we are literally crumbling our economy under our own weight!   I for one, want to DO something about this!    As a Beachbody  coach, it is my unrelenting passion to help those who are ready to jump off this cycle and take their personal health and their country's health seriously.   There are those that do and those that prefer to complain about it.  So where do you fall?  


I can already hear it,"Yeah, yeah, Lisa. That is nice and all, but you don't know about me.My situation is unique and I have too much other important stuff to deal with."
Honestly, what is more important? 


1) Convenience?.- Is it that convenient to feel exhausted every day because you are not getting the nutrition you need?  
2) Time?- "I am sooooo busy" is a popular one. So am I.  So is everyone!  If the President can find 40 minutes to workout a day, anyone can.  Love him or hate him, he is one busy guy.  I am betting he is busier than you.  Tape a couple of your favorite shows and use that time to do something good for yourself.
3) Taste preferences?  "I just don't like vegetables, water,  fill in the blank..." Do you like the idea of seeing your children grow up?  How about grandchildren?  Look. There are so many different options to get proper nutrition nowadays that it is not difficult to find something that is tolerable for even the pickiest eater.  I personally drink Shakeology so my veggies taste like chocolate.  
4) Not motivated?-Are you motivated to feel uncomfortable with how you look, feel and they way people treat you when they only see your exterior and not who you really are as a person? For the rest of your life? When you choose inaction, you are choosing poor health.  Read my earlier blog about getting motivated for  tips on this.
5) Money?-"It costs less to eat crappy food than healthy food" Sure, sometimes.  An apple is cheaper than a bag of chips, though.  Oatmeal with frozen blueberries is cheaper than an Egg McMuffin.  Red beans and brown rice with salsa is better and cheaper than any fast food meal.  There is nothing better (or easier!) than homemade soup.  Just throw in whatever you have and let it simmer for an hour.  Water is free and the price soda is astronomical, especially when you consider what it does to your teeth and insides over time.  Want to talk about expensive?  What about  a lifetime of meds for diabetes, cholesterol, acid reflux?  It is incredible how these terrible diseases are managed so much easier when you give your body the fuel it needs.   I have personally worked with customers who have lowered and even eliminated medication when they got off the couch and tightened up their intake. You can't put a price on the confidence they feel. 


We are at a cross roads, as a country. Are we going to pretend this is not a problem and go about our business or take a stand?  It drive me crazy to see Americans "settle" for poor health.  It does not have to be this way! I don't want to see our kids get sick and die young because they were never taught how to eat properly.  I want this country to lead the world with a citizenship of strong, healthy people who are not home sick (again!) or on disability due to a lifetime of poor dietary choices.  Our country deserves better! YOU deserve better. Together, we CAN do better!  


If  you are as fired up about this as I am and are ready to be personally accountable  for your healthcare footprint, I am here to stand with you.  If you want to go a step further and give those that need it a hand in this journey, join my team as a coach and help me push back this red tide of obesity, one person at a time.  it is never to late to start.  It is always too late to wait.
Yours in health,
Lisa