Day #1 of my 3 day obesity conference: 1. Worldwide, almost 2 billion adults are overweight—600 million are in the obese category. 2. That is 40% of all adults in the world are overweight and 13% are obese. 3. The United States of America is the worst nation in the world in terms of our obesity statistics. 4. 69% of all adult Americans are overweight and 35% are in the obese category. 5. Over 17% of all children in the United States are obese. 6. The worst states are Arkansas, West Virginia and Mississippi. 7. ALL of the states have an obesity rate greater than 20%.
A very discouraging way to start my day. Come on everyone — beat the statistics!!!
Diet Calendar Entries for 29 January 2019:
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1334 kcal
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Fat: 51.31g | Prot: 66.70g | Carb: 152.10g.
Breakfast: Aqua de Jamaica (hibiscus ice tea), Egg, Welch's Concord Grape Fruit Juice Cocktail, Maxwell House International Cafe Orange, Oroweat Organic Thin Sliced 22 Grains & Seeds, Sara beth spreadable fruit Mixed berry jam. Lunch: Driscoll's Blueberries, Chobani Nonfat Vanilla Blended Greek Yogurt (Container), Tru-Nut Powdered Peanut Butter, Ranch Granola, Chobani Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt. Dinner: Aqua de Jamaica (hibiscus ice tea), Pure Leaf Unsweetened Green Tea, Pure Leaf Honey Green Tea, Nopales, Olive Oil, Green Mountain Gringo Medium Salsa, Avocados, Lettuce, Great Value Tilapia Fillets, Market Pantry Finely Shredded Mexican Style Four-cheese Blend Cheese, Mission Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas (45g). Snacks/Other: 2% Fat Milk, Nature's Path Heritage Flakes Multigrain Cereal. more...
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1789 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 30 minutes, Studying - 2 hours, Housework - 1 hour and 30 minutes, Swimming (slow) - 1 hour and 30 minutes, Resting - 10 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Comments
Interesting to see what the solutions are.
29 Jan 19 by member: liv001
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29 Jan 19 by member: srossca
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I think the solutions are known— fight the battle and win. I think the real answer is to take those crucial steps to help the kids of today learn and live better habits so they won’t have to go through what so many here are dealing with. Not sure how that “do as i say not what I do’ approach will work. Plus, so much of the issue of obesity is realated not just to loving food and overeating but the emotional issues behind it. I’ll post as I go along if anything new and earth shattering is presented.
29 Jan 19 by member: Kenna Morton
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30 Jan 19 by member: Miraculum
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You are doing a great job Miraculum!
30 Jan 19 by member: Kenna Morton
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I believe this that is why I became a health coach! Loving helping people to get healthy. 🤝🥰
30 Jan 19 by member: kherman
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Doing my part. My daughters are a healthy weight. Tall and slim.
30 Jan 19 by member: -Diablo
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It is why it drives me crazy when people say they have to have 'junk' food in their cupboards for the kids. Or their kids don't need to eat the vegetables and other good healthy foods because they don't 'like' them. I know that isn't true. My grandkids do not care for candy. They buy it (or are offered it), suck on it and spit it out saying they don't care for it. They are 10 and 13 years old. This has been going on since they were babies. Yayy!
30 Jan 19 by member: 59Carol
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30 Jan 19 by member: Fishingwidow
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I think the affordability and availability of whole foods is something that must be addressed. Affordable groceries are just not easily available to some folks. I don't think its the entire story but it is part of the story. I also wish they would discuss the marketing of trash food to children.
30 Jan 19 by member: floridagal2000
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Looking forward to hearing more from your conference!
30 Jan 19 by member: floridagal2000
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@floridaga2000, the scarcity of supermarkets in "food desserts" may become less of a problem as online grocery shopping (including for fresh food) and home delivery (even automated!) become more widely available and less expensive. The world seems to get more interesting all the time!
30 Jan 19 by member: Miraculum
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