I really enjoyed Sacrament Meeting today. A girl spoke that was recently baptized. She has been attending my exercise class in the morning and it has been a joy to get to know her. She was incredible. She spoke on gaining a testimony. The thing that really stuck out in my mind was that we should never be content with the testimony that we have - we should always be searching and growing a stronger testimony. We should always have a thirst for more knowledge and more truth. This is something that I know I am laking in. A returned missionary from Argentina spoke next (Sister Morgan). She also did an incredible job. What I remember from her talk is that we should not say, "I'm reading my scriptures, but not enough." We should just act and make sure we do read our scriptures enough and that we can find a lot of joy and happiness through our study of the scriptures. I'm excited to start going to Sunday School and Relief Society when I'm released from Primary. I think I've only been to Relief Society one or two years since we've been married and I think that it will be a good opportunity for me to grow my testimony stronger through studying the scriptures and the words of the prophets.
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 Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games.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:)
1 comments:
Hey, love the hearts. Very cute! I need to find some time... I have a lot of things I want to write about but I've been swamped with pictures. I do love it though. I'll have to send you a link of a family I did the other night.
What a great way to document your thoughts. love it!
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