Below you will find some weight statistics for you to think about.
Your health (and your weight) is your responsibility. It’s not your doctors responsibility. It’s not your insurance company’s or the government’s responsibility. It is your responsibility.
We all must be proactive in our health otherwise we will pay the price later in life. I know exercising can be a challenge but it can also be a habit. The thing about habits is that some are easy and some are hard. Some you enjoy, some you don’t. You GET to chose.
Someone told me that between the ages of 50 and 60 is when your body sort of determines your quality of health for the rest of your life. So I made the decision to be in the best shape of my life during that period.
What am I doing?
Drinking lots of pure water, eating more super foods, consuming “Intelligent Supplementation” and of course exercising.
I exercise daily by working out on my ProForm Activator (love this machine), bouncing on my rebounder and walking my dog briskly. I change this up regularly to keep it from getting boring.
Why?
Because I know what it can do for me mentally, physically and emotionally. My life is so much better because of it.
Is it hard?
What, do you mean is it hard getting up early so I make sure I incorporate my exercises everyday? Or do you mean the self discipline to do it daily? Is that the type of hard you are talking about?
Yes, it can be hard. Really hard. And I can come up with a million excuses why I shouldn’t do it. But, I only need one good reason why I should to continue.
The real question is this: It it worth it?
Absolutely! Since October, 2008, I have dropped 10 pounds of FAT but only 5 pounds on the scales. I have lost inches all over so I have dropped two sizes.
No matter where your health is today, you can create a better tomorrow . . . It is YOUR CHOICE.
Here are the facts…
Globally, people are eating more and exercising less. This trend is driving the $89 billion weight loss industry.
The U.S. owns an estimated 70% of this market, or $62.2 billion, with growth estimated at 6% per year.1 (2)
Japan is the 2nd largest market. (1)
Australia spends about $0.5 billion per year. (3)
Trends in dieting reveal more people are dieting more often and for longer periods than ever before.
1. More People: (4)
45% of men diet, up from just 10% in 2002
61% of women diet, up from 23% in 2002
2. More Often: The number of dieting attempts per year increased from 2.5 in 2004 to 4 in 2007. (5)
3. For Longer Periods:
The average time on a diet is 10 weeks. (1)
The average dieting woman spends 6.4 months per year on a diet.(2)
The typical dieter starts at age 20+ and continues until age 60+. (1)
The typical U.S. woman dieter spends at least 21 YEARS of her life dieting!
What are you doing about your health? What does your physical future look like? Be proactive today and you will be blessed with good health tomorrow.
If you are interested in learning more about my recommended weight loss (I call it Targeted Fat Loss, I don’t know about you but I want to loose fat and keep my lean muscle) solutions or my preferred “Intelligent Supplementation” then shoot me an email at beverlymonical@gmail.com with your interests.
Sources:
1. GLGi: (NYC) The US Diet Market Outlook—2008 and Beyond. Gerson Lehman Group. March 2008.
2. Online Dieter Research Report. 4th Quarter 2007. Marketdata Enterprises, Inc. January 2008.
3. “The cost of weight loss.” Money Magazine. October 2007.
4. Weight Control Products. Mintel Reports. March 2007.
5. National Consumer Survey. Calorie Control Council. August 2007.



Wed, Aug 19, 2009
Exercise/Fitness