Obesity is on the rise

Grinnell Glacier overlook
Forget about obesity, how about fitness? You can’t get to this view without a certain level of fitness. Photo: Grinnell Glacier overlook, August 29, 2016.

 

Obesity is on the rise. Saw the headline a few days ago. Didn’t save the link.

Should i have saved it? Do we really need the article to believe obesity is rising?

Just take our own historic wellness habits.

Ask, “Am i at a healthy, vibrant weight? Am i struggling to simple stay where i am (and where i am isn’t close to optional)? Am i losing my grip and traveling down a slow and steady path to an ever increasing weight?”

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

 

This website is about our physical health. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s spiritual health website, click here.

 

He’s lost 49 pounds in three months

Map My Run screen shot
Minutes before our neighborly conversation, i had just finished this run/walk.

 

He’s lost 49 pounds in three months. He said he has so much more energy now. He’s been retired for a few years and has (theoretically) much more discretionary time to rearrange focus on his priorities.

Perhaps sounding self-righteous a second time, i said, “Reaching a big goal is the first step. Maintaining that goal for a lifetime is the real challenge.”

Everyone knows this even if it’s not on their radar.

 

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This website is about our physical health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my spiritual health website, click here.

i wish you knew how much i struggle with my weight

Magic Kingdom from train Station
Only Cast Members know how hard it is to make it look like it’s not hard.

 

i wish you knew how much i struggle with my weight.

If you did, my methods and messages would be exponentially more meaningful for you.

 

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This website is about our physical health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my spiritual health website, click here.

Our weight is a daily agenda item

Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty's Castle

 

(photo: It’s a fantasy to think some people don’t have to worry about their weight.)

Our weight is a daily agenda item. There are very few of us who don’t have to concern ourselves with weight gain. Like showering, brushing our teeth, and other personal hygiene items, a daily focus is key.

Yes it’s monotonous, boring, tiring, and continuously frustrating.

Now imagine if we didn’t focus on it every damn day.

A classic pick your battle scenario.

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