Look at all the problems that excess weight causes.
And see how unattractive that big gut can be--no offense.
While this week, research studies on monkeys were reported not to extend life span, I think we all know intuitively well that staying "trim and fit" is the way to go from a health perspective.
There is a good saying that I plastered up a couple of years back that said "nothing tastes as good as thin feels!"
Many years ago, my cousin David was diagnosed with brain cancer. He tried all sorts of traditional medical treatments, and nothing much was working. After consulting some nutrition experts, his wife supported him in going on a macrobiotic diet, and this seemed to help him for some time. Finally though David succumbed to the brain tumor after struggling about 10 years.
This past week, a friend of mine, who has had some health problems recently, told me he was trying the vegan diet too for a couple of weeks, but already after a few days was touting how much better he was feeling.
From my experience, the carbs and processed foods are the worst for us--and on top of it, completely addictive.
When I am strong enough mentally, I really believe in Dr. Atkins high protein diet--although after a few days, you lose your appetite for good reason--it tastes, horrible.
With the odds against those carrying around a lot of extra pounds, we all need to keep fighting the good fight here--against the battle of the bulge.
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
