Be Physically and Mentally Active

There have been several studies over the last several years that have reported Americans have become obese. We have automated our lives to the point of physical inactivity and we are not utilizing the calories that we intake. So our body stores the calories as fat for a later time when we may need them. The problem is we are not active enough to burn the stored fat and over time become obese.

Obesity can effect every aspect of your life from personal relationships to health concerns. The problems do not stop there as we are creating another generation of obesity with our children. Almost half of children in America older than 12 years old aren't active enough. We need to get up off the couch or away from the computer and interact with each other again. Playing family games, learning hobbies, and playing sports are just a few activities that families can do together to stay physically and mentally healthy. Twenty to thirty minutes of moderate, age-appropriate activity daily can keep the whole family healthy, emotionally and physically. Make time to stay healthy now or you will have to make time to be ill later.

Best wishes,

Gina