Ken and I got to go see Jonny's marching band practice yesterday. He has informed us that he has "marching skills". I would have to agree. He looks pretty good out there. My Jonny is growing up. I think he is really going to enjoy High School. It's fun seeing him get excited about school spirit and being part of a team and marching band. He's on the cross country team. He's really enjoying it. He's also excited to do swimming in the winter. I'm not as excited because the hours aren't as condusive to our family, but I think we'll try to make it work if he really wants to.
It's also fun having a teenager. He rolls his eyes (or a gesture like that) at his mom often because I'm too silly for him. But I enjoy spending time with him and just talking with him. I'm a little nervous about his honors classes this year, although he will probably do fine. He is pretty easy going and tends to forget assignments and such. We'll see how it goes. He's a good kid - I'm sure he will figure it out.
My sister Leanne took some great pictures of him over the summer. I'll have to get some from her and post them.
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 Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games.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:)
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I just tried to leave a comment.. but I forgot to do the word verification..you need to take off the code word thing... it's annoying! I took it off of mine. :) Anyway, I will get your cd off to you, and is there anything else you want to order while I'm at it?
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