What’s Gotta Stay

It’s no secret that one of America’s worst vices is their weight.  It’s a sensitive subject to write about because so many are dealing with it and would rather not be told that their are “wrong” for being overweight.  Admittedly I am a bit overweight these days and trying my darnedest to get those unwanted pounds off.

Though we can talk all around the subject as adults, the biggest problem lies kids starting their early lives in the obese category.  By starting fat young not only are kids doomed to spend their life fighting their weight (yes, I realize there are exceptions to this broad statement, but they are just that, exceptions), but they are also far more prone to weight related diseases such as diabetes.

This is not a new subject, in fact it is gaining rapid exposure these days as the public at large begin to realize the enormity of the problem.  CNN recently published an article mention the positive efforts of several states being recognized by the annual review.  As mentioned in the article, “Several states and cities are now taking steps to combat obesity, especially in young people. Each year, the University of Baltimore Obesity Initiative grades states on their efforts to pass obesity-reducing legislation.”

I wish to echo the kudos being given to these programs as a great start, and I hope the public awareness continues to be raised and efforts increase to curb this “growing” problem (sorry, i couldn’t resist).  Knowing that obesity is a serious problem for our current generations, they greatest gift we can give for our kids future efforts to be in a better situation than our own health-wise is to get them started now.

I guarantee that if we can start them now with good eating, exercise and overall health-related habits, it will make a tremendous difference throughout their lives.  How could you not want that for our upcoming generations?