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Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Childhood Obesity
Childhood Obesity is at a level where it is out of control. Who's to blame isn't important right now. What is important is that you know and understand what childhood obesity is, and the effect it is having on your child. Here are some startling childhood obesity facts.
The most startling fact is the number of obese children has doubled in the past 20 years. With the invention of technology and video games, children and teens have less motivation and desire to get outside the house.
Diet is a huge factor in overweight children as well. The fact is, we no longer feed our kids healthy meals. In our society, both mom and dad usually have to work in order to survive. This leaves the children to fend for themselves. What's the easiest thing for them to fix? Things like cereal, chips, candy, hot-dogs and processed microwavable meals high in sodium are all common foods of our children.
With the alarming number of children becoming obese, there are also an alarming number of children developing diseases. These diseases include:
Aside from the medical conditions associated with childhood obesity, their are numerous social factors. Overweight kids have problems fitting in with other kids and end up stigmatized, teased and bullied in many cases. Because of this, it is common to see these kids develop extremely low self esteem.
The most startling fact is the number of obese children has doubled in the past 20 years. With the invention of technology and video games, children and teens have less motivation and desire to get outside the house.
Diet is a huge factor in overweight children as well. The fact is, we no longer feed our kids healthy meals. In our society, both mom and dad usually have to work in order to survive. This leaves the children to fend for themselves. What's the easiest thing for them to fix? Things like cereal, chips, candy, hot-dogs and processed microwavable meals high in sodium are all common foods of our children.
With the alarming number of children becoming obese, there are also an alarming number of children developing diseases. These diseases include:
- Type-2 Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- High Levels of Cholesterol
- Liver Disease
- Sleep Apnea
Aside from the medical conditions associated with childhood obesity, their are numerous social factors. Overweight kids have problems fitting in with other kids and end up stigmatized, teased and bullied in many cases. Because of this, it is common to see these kids develop extremely low self esteem.
Think about it. With healthy kids running around the playground or the gym, overweight kids can't keep up. Instead, they lag behind or sit out altogether. Children who feel left out from the crowd or bullied, might distance themselves from people. Doing this can cause them to take longer to develop social skills thus compounding the problem. The lack of proper social interaction can lead to anger problems, depression and in extreme cases even suicide.
Childhood obesity isn't a disease that just effects the children. Most overweight children retain and even increase their weight through adulthood. This just compounds the severity of the obesity related illnesses.
Kids who are obese have the world against them. They need help. They need your help! The problem isn't going away, and it must be addressed. Don't put this off any longer. Get help for your children now.
Luckily, there is a great new resource that
will help you take action against childhood
obesity. For more info on how you can begin
reducing your child's weight right now, please
visit Kickin' It 4 Kids. Take a look, give them
a call, and you will be relieved at how easy
and affordable they have finally made it to
help you combat childhood obesity in your home!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
Dear Friend,
Believe me; I know what it feels like to want to be in shape. In fact, I used to want it so badly I would even have dreams of seeing myself in my perfect body. I was overweight, unhealthy, and worst of all, MISERABLE about who I was, and what I looked like. I was as likely to go to the beach as I was to jump in a bed of nails, because I was so embarrassed of how I looked.
Then something clicked in me.
I don’t know what it was, but all of the sudden I was inspired to do something about my misery, and get in shape, and get into a healthy way of life.
I researched hundreds of different ways of getting into shape, and from my research, accidentally stumbled upon a system of working out that actually WORKED!
Pounds were dropping off of me so fast that I needed a new wardrobe EVERY MONTH (which was really expensive, but a sacrifice I loved to make!).
I taught it to my friends, and they experienced the same results. I taught it to my family, and it worked for them too! It was then that I knew I had to teach as many people as I could because it will make your dreams of being in shape COME TRUE.
I only have a few spots left so hurry and sign up now and you can bring a friend along ABSOLUTELY FREE!
Best,
Tammy Brown
Kickin' It 4 Kids
321.394.1621
http://www.kickinit4life.com
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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