Getting in Shape

Health care costs related to obesity are estimated at over $110 billion per year. Studies sponsored by the U.S. government have linked obesity to high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Is it possible that someday our health insurance may be priced according to one's weight? If you're wondering "What health insurance" - you're not alone. "Who can afford it?"

Take a good look around the next time you go to the local Supermarket - or out to eat. Check out how many people who are obese, or even a little overweight. How could this happen to so many of our neighbors and fellow Americans?

Is this strictly an American problem? I don't see too many obese Asians or Arabs or Africans.

I had the opportunity once to work with a wonderful boss once who often reminded us that behind every problem lies an opportunity! An incredibly positive man, he found a way to interject some humor in most of our workdays. So, behind ( excuse the pun please ) this national weight crisis lies the opportunity to lead a healthy and happy life!

Aren't we, after all, the product of the choices we make? Where we are right now is a direct result of the decisions we've made ( or not made ) in the past. So why not choose to get started on a toned and more muscular body? Why not choose to eliminate or even greatly reduce the amount of junk we put into our bodies? Why not choose better fitness and a healthy lifestyle?

You can easily make the choice to get a little more exercise each day. Or at least four or five times per week. Start today! Take positive steps every day toward a better life. Make this your best year ever. The year you chose a better life and started getting in shape.

Steamy Summer Nights

Summer means more time for fun! Fun at the beach or the lake. Fun at the baseball diamond or the tennis courts. Swimming in the local pool or even jumping in your favorite fishing hole! Sipping lemonade on the front porch watching the the children chase lightning bugs all around the yard. The ways to Summer fun are practically endless!

Enjoy this Summer and do your body some good getting in better shape while you're at the beach or on the basketball court! Have fun and burn off those extra pounds. Hit your favorite trail for some fitness time! Run ( or walk ) away those extra calories! The benefits can be nothing short of incredible. Start getting in shape and you can have -

* more energy and capacity for work and leisure fun!

* greater resistance to stress, anxiety and fatigue

* a better outlook on life

* increased stamina, strength and flexibility.

* improved efficiency of the heart and lungs for a lifetime of better health!

Sumer is the perfect time for outdoor fun - or indoors if you don't like the heat! The warmer, longer Summer days give you more opportunities to lose those extra pounds or body fat. You can burn off that belly and have fun in the process! And find it easier staying at your ideal weight!

Regular exercise and strength training:

* helps you to be more productive at work

* builds stamina for more fun during those steamy, late night romantic endeavors!

* increases muscle strength

* tone your body into a leaner sexier shape!

Make this your best Summer ever. Get out there and have more fun this year. Start getting in shape fast and burn those extra calories while you're having the time of your life. Make more time for fun and fitness and share the fun with your friends and family!

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