I made a commitment a few months ago to stop playing computer games. I guess the saying to be careful what you ask for applies here. That's when I started boot camp and decided to become a personal fitness trainer. Adding that to my life as well as keeping up with family, church callings, gymnastics board, subdivision board, etc. has kept me busy. But it's been great for me. And I still have had some computer time. At least my computer times now feels a little more productive. I've loved the Mickelsen blog, and I hope I continue to enjoy this one.
Ken's family comes in tomorrow. I still not quite ready for them, but I think some things are just going to have to wait, because I'm tired and ready for bed.
My Thoughts on HEALTH and NUTRITION
The above slide show depicts the changes over the past 20 years in the percentage of Americans who are obese. During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. The slide set illustrates this trend by mapping the increased prevalence of obesity across each of the states. In 1985 most of the states had a percentage of <10%.>25%. So why the change? What has brought on this increase in our nation? Here are my thoughts.
1. TECHNOLOGY
The 80s and 90s brought computers and game consoles to the world. Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games. This has led to a nation that is much less active than before.
2. DIET FADS
The 80s is characterized by the LOW-FAT diet craze. If you ate things that were LOW-FAT you weren't supposed to "get fat." The food guide pyramid was taught. It focused on eating large amounts of grains (6-11 servings of bread, cereal, rice & pasta a day). Other diet fads have been the "low calorie diet" and the "Adkins" or low-carb diets. These diet fads have changed the way people think "healthy" eating should be.
3. EASY/PROCESSED FOODS
Our nation now has a "get it quick and get it now" mentality. Fast food restaurants are abundant and very accessible. The less time it takes to make or get our food, the better.
I feel that the three of these areas combined have led to an increase in obesity in our nation. SO NOW WHAT?
My Solution
Coming Soon:)
2 comments:
Still no pics from your new camera. I'm planning on taking a whole bunch tomorrow with my 5D. It is pretty amazing!
I still need to download Lightroom. I don't have much room on my computer so I'm planning on using Ken's. I've been pretty happy with it, but I need some help with some things again!
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