I have had a couple of blogs in the past for various things and I have been itching to start a new one. Tonight the chips all seemed to fall into place. I am hoping this blog will motivate me and others to lose weight and get healthy. Notice I said lose weight AND get healthy. I have a lot of skinny friends who live off of Taco Bell and I know a lot of people who lose weight by eating baked chips and low fat Twinkies (low in calories, but not high on health).
Tonight I watched a documentary called Killer at Large: Why Obesity is America's Greatest Threat. This documentary was about the governments role behind keeping America fat. In the first five minutes of the film they showed a lady who lost her legs due to diabetes. They then talked about how high-fructose-corn syrup is the worst poison you can put into your body. Now, those of you that have known me in the past few years know how bad I struggle with my pop addiction. We are not talking diet (which is also bad for you), we are talking regular Coke and Pepsi. I have tried many times to give it up. Well, I will just say that this movie scared the crap out of me. I hit pause half way through and went to the kitchen and dumped all my pop down the drain. My cousin asked me what I was doing. After I explained it to him, instead of being supportive or motivating he said, "You'll never do it." Hence the name of this blog. Bring it on jerk!!!
I have thought of many reasons to lose weight since about age 16 (all of which have had to do with looking better or some guy), but it's time to do it for the most important reason of all; my health. If I am not going to care for myself and put myself first, why should I expect others to. I am worth it damn it!
Good for you for dumping that poison down the drain!!
ReplyDeleteHow did you acquire this documentary?
ReplyDeleteYes, it is the business of the food industry to keep Americans fat. Also, the healthcare industry probably enjoys having people fat as well. The greatest thing I ever did for my health was become vegetarian, and then vegan. The meat industry and all those involved (McDonald's, etc) are just about the most horrible people on the planet, not just because they torture innocent animals, but because they are in the business of keeping people fat. And being vegan makes it easy to avoid twinkies and the like. I hate pushing my ideals down people's throats, but really being vegan is just about the healthiest thing you can do. It also helps fortify your ideals. Say no to harming animals, say no to harming the environment, say no to harming yourself.