Yes, I got in another car accident. I was backing out of a parking spot at Fred Meyer and another car was backing out at the same time (we were both at an angle). The car was in my blind spot and I backed right into it. I put a dent in the other person's side car door and my back bumper got pushed in on one side (Ken had a hard time finding the spot without pointing it out to him). I appreciate good people though. They were so kind and understanding. He did say that he was grateful that I backed into him, instead of the other way around. But he said a few times that "It's just metal. That can be fixed. At least no one got hurt." I guess I just need to remember - LIGHTHEARTED - Happy and Relaxed! It's just metal, right?
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 Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games.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:
What a bummer... you haven't had much luck this past year.. But at least you ran into someone nice.
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