America is Getting Fatter

Congratulations America! The number of obese American adults now outnumber those who are merely overweight! 34% of Americans are obese while 32.7% are overweight. Just under 6% are morbidly obese. There are over 72 million people who are obese!

Let's compare that to previous years. There were 33% overweight which means that there are still the same number of overweight people. There were only 22.9% obese compared to 34%. That means more people went from overweight to obese. The morbidly obese was a mere 2.9% and is now a whopping 6%! That means the number of people with weight problems continues to grow.

You have heard this before and I am going to say it again. Being overweight or obese raises the risk of heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, arthritis and other conditions.

It is already bad enough that most Americans fit in this category, but in May, the CDC reported that 32% of US children fit the definition of being overweight, 16 percent were obese and 11% were extremely obese. I am not making these numbers up, you can check for yourself. Americans are raising FAT KIDS!!!!! STOPPPPPP!!!!!!!!

This issue gets me so mad because it can be prevented. I hear excuse after excuse as to why someone is fat (I am no longer going to be PC on this. A dog is a dog and fat is fat). I'm too busy, its too hard, its too expensive and on and on and on. Why don't people just act like adults and admit that the real reason is that they are just too LAZY! It requires a little effort.

I have a program that eliminates all of the excuses. The exercises are not too hard and can be done at your own intensity level. It is not too expensive because it requires no gym membership or expensive equipment. It requires very little time, about 10 to 20 minutes a day. You are given all the tools to create a better lifestyle. The only cost is $9.95 per month. Check out what you get at my web site at http://www.askcoachb.com/.

Just think, people maintaining a proper weight are in the minority. I feel and look good. You can too. Go to my site and sign up now. I want to help.

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Rising Risk for Obese Kids

Ultrasound imaging reveals accelerated evidence of heart disease in obese children. What this means is that they have middle-aged arteries! A glimpse inside the neck arteries of obese children and teens reveals cardivascular systems more like 45 year olds. This has been seen in children as young as 10 years old!

Obese children and teens, especially those with abnormal cholesterol levels, should focus on diet and exercise to prevent early aging of their arteries, new research suggests.

A study at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine says that more than half of the 70 youngsters ages 10 to 18 enrolled in the Children’s Mercy Hospital study had a “vascular age” about 30 years older than their actual age, putting them at risk for early heart attacks, stroke — and death. That finding might also hold true for many more young people in the United States, where more than a quarter of kids ages 2 to 19 are considered obese.

Changing diet and increasing exercise can slow and perhaps stop deterioration. This new research is a reminder to take steps to prevent obesity and high cholesterol before children’s arteries grow older than their years.

This is a sad state. Parents who keep feeding their children a poor diet and not get them to exercise are only hurting them. They are actually putting them in danger of shortening their lives. But I believe the problem is with the whole family. Typically, fat parents will raise fat kids. This may be a bold statement and hard for people to hear but it holds a lot of truth. If you don't believe me, spend some time at one of the Walt Disney parks and just observe the people.

One way to reverse this is to live a healthy lifestyle as a family. Eat balanced meals and better snacks. Does that mean a child has to forgo the cake at a birthday party? No it doesn't. If you eat well all week, ONE piece of cake will not hurt. Do some physical activity as a family.

My monthly coaching newsletter is a great place to start. There are tips on how to change to a healthier lifestyle so that it becomes second nature. There are great tasting, easy to make recipes that the family can enjoy. The exercises can be done by anyone at any age and in any physical condition. Make it a family affair.

My newsletter will be out soon. Follow this blog for future news. Until then, celebrate life; be good to yourself.

What Exercise and Drug Abuse Have in Common

There is a study that found that youngsters and teens who reported exercising daily were half as likely to smoke as thier sedentary counterparts, and 40% less likely to experiment with marijuana.

Now if that isn't motivation to get your children away from the TV and outside getting some good ol' fashion exercise, than I don't know what will. That is definetly a big relief for me because my son is very active playing sports. He still loves his video games but we monitor the amount he plays and so far so good. I know this doesn't get me off the hook as far as drugs are concerned but it should keep the odds in our favor that he will never touch them.

But it is not just children this applies to. As you have heard from me and probably countless others, exercise is good for your weight, your heart, your bones and many other things. But now there is some evidence that it could also help to prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Exercise is already being used in drug treatment clinics as a distraction to the cravings. To this point there has been little formal research on the effects. Research is now starting to determine the effects on preventing addictions.

Brown University has done some research where they took smokers to the gym three times a week as part of a smoking-cessation program. What they found was that this doubled women's chances of successfully kicking the habit.. They also gained half as much weight as women who managed to quit smoking without exercise.

Here are some other benefits from exercise performed with lab animals and people:

• Rats were less likely to ingest amphetimines if their cages had running wheels.
• In people, exercise acts as a mild antidepressant and relieves stress.
• Baby monkeys who do not play enough in childhood have problems controlling aggression when older. They also tend to bunge-drink when offered alcohol.
• In rats, physical activity increases production of growth factors and stem cells in key brain regions important for learning and mood; increases formation of blood vessels; and strengthens communication networks between brain cells.

With all of these benefits and so many more, why isn't everyone exercising? There are lots of excuses but they can all be overcome. I am creating a monthly coaching newsletter that will give instructions on what you should accomplish during the month. There will be work out routines that require no equipment and little space. The routines will take between 10 to 20 minutes to complete. Anyone can do this in the morning 3 to 5 times a week. You WILL lose weight and feel better. Your children will even be able to perform these routines with you. Stay tuned for more information on how you can be a part of this.

Anti-Aging Trick

I just read an article about the best anti-aging trick that backs up my coaching on overall health. The experts say that the closest you can get to the Fountain of Youth is ... drum roll please... start eating less!... cymbal crash.

Restricting your calories can add up to 5 years on your life. Even the scientists who are cautious about anti-aging hype say it works. Eating less cuts the risks for some diseases and by allowing all body cells to hang in there longer.

"There is plenty of evidence that calorie restriction can reduce your risks for many common diseases including cancer, diabetes and heart disease," says Saint Louis University researcher Edward Weiss. "And you may live to be substaintially older."

At the University of Florida's Institute on Aging a study showed that eating just 8% less and exercising a little more over a lifespan can reduce or even reverse aging-related cell and organ damage.

Scientist still do not know why this works. They theorize that it lowers the metabolic rate and causes the body to generate fewer damaging "free radicals". One theory is that it decreases a thyroid hormone which then slows metabolism and tissue aging.

So how much less are they talking about here? The experts say that the general rule of thumb is to start eating about 15% less starting at age 25. But this is based on a typical healthy adult diet of about 2,000 calories. Thast means that this really applies to less than 1/3 of the population.

So what about everyone else? It is logical to state that this relates to all people no matter what thier shape or current health is currently. Start slowly by cutting 300 to 500 calories out of your diet today. Skipping desert or substituting a turkey sandwich (without nayonnaise or any special dressings) for that fast food burger will cut your calorie intake by at least 300 to 500 calories. A nutritional diet and exercise are important to any weight management program. After a few weeks look for ways to cut out another 300 to 500 calories. If you continue to do this along with an exercise program, you will lose weight and gain years on your life.

Eating fewer calories also reduces age-related chronic diseases such as cancers, heart disease, and stroke. That's important because it suggests ways to not just make us live longer, but allow us to age more gracefully, healthwise. The best way to implement all of this is to get a good personal trainer.