For many years now our country has had an obesity problem. It's quite possible that we are the fattest country in the entire world. There are a number of reasons that contribute to this sad fact. Laziness, fried food, bad eating habits, laziness, and some people have even said there is a gene that causes obesity. Well, I'm not buying it. The truth is; if you exersise and eat well, you'll lose weight. Period. If the calories you burn during the day are greater than the calories you take in during the day, you'll burn fat. It's science. For the math nerds out there, it looks like this. Calories Burned > Calories Consumed = Burned Fat. Burned Fat = Lost Weight. It's that simple.
To be fair, it's not easy to eat right and exercise regularly. It takes a level of self discipline and will power to drag yourself to the gym everyday. And it can get pretty expensive to eat healthy. So it comes to do how much you value your self-image and overall health. Even if you can't afford to eat the healthiest food, you can still keep your calorie intake down by not eating as much of the bad stuff. If the gym membership is holding you back, there are a number of exercises you can do at home. It all comes down to what kind of shape you want to be in.
I'd also like to be clear that I'm talking to the obese people out there. The problem I have with this whole obesity thing is that these people aren't happy with themselves. If you aren't happy with yourself, then do something to change it. I'm not saying that everyone needs to have sculpted abs and buns of steel. Shit, I don't have a six-pack but I'm happy with the shape that I'm in and I go to the gym to improve on it. If you have a couple extra pounds here and there and are happy with yourself, then so be it. More power to you. But if you can't see your feet and need help with everyday tasks, there is a problem.
So what's the solution? There has been surge of healthy habits and exercise over the last few years. Shows like "The Biggest Loser" and "I used to be 600lbs", or whatever that show is called, demonstrate the benefits of working hard and eating right. It's just not enough. The message just isn't getting through to the people that need it.
Laziness to the rescue! Yes, laziness appears to be the solution. A medical advisory board has endorsed the "obesity pill" and recommended it to the FDA (Food & Drug Administration) for approval. This is the same pill they tried to approve 2 years ago but it was found that the side effects were too risky. The side effects were heart problems and birth defects. Two years later they are trying to get this pill approved by saying the benefits out-weigh the risks. A strict regulation of drug prescribers and recipients will apparently lower the side effects. The side effects are still heart problems and birth defects. So is that what this country has turned into?
Lazy, pill popping fatties. I'm saddened by the fact that, instead of doing it the right way, a pill is our answer to obesity. To be honest, I hope it works. What do I really think will happen? Obese people will take this pill and continue to eat and not exercise. They will remain fat and maybe lose the 10% of their body weight this pill promises. So instead of being 400 lbs, they'll be 360lbs. Great.
In summation, I'd like to say that eating right and exercising is right way to get in the shape you want. I reiterate, the shape you want. I don't think everyone should be super thin or crazy muscular. You should be able to do your everyday tasks without help and be happy with yourself about it. If not, I guess now you can just sit back and feast on a pill. Just worry about your heart and the future of your children while cruising down Easy Street. Me? I'm going to find the fattest bum I can and make her chase me a mile before giving her a Ham Sandwich for my Hand-job. Every little bit helps.
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