SUGAR MAKES YOU FAT! IT IS KILLING YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN!

Here's one simple thing you can do that will significantly influence your health, fitness and fat loss efforts. Do this for yourself and for the sake of your children. You can do this NOW. It is an immediate behavioral change that you can make TODAY. It will even save you tons of money. All you have to do is decide, commit and succeed.

ELIMINATE SUGARY DRINKS FROM YOUR DAILY DIET! NOW!

Listen up people. This is very important! Sugar is making you and your children unhealthy and  obese. Sugar increases the risk of various cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, impacts autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Sugar is killing you. Sugar is killing your children. I may not be making any friends right now and I'm okay with that. This needs to be heard and sometimes the truth hurts. I care deeply about you and your children's health and fitness. I want to end the trend of obesity in America.

Here are some frightening facts for you to consider:

From - HBO's "Weight of the Nation" Series -

• 12 ounces of coke has 10 teaspoons of sugar.
• 12 ounces of apple juice has 10 teaspoons of sugar.
• 12 ounces of grape juice has 10 teaspoons of sugar.
• 12 ounces of orange juice has 8 teaspoons of sugar.
• Here's your golden nugget: Sodas are bad and most juices are just as bad as soda. Calories in sugary drinks are empty and loaded with chemicals. 
• Steer clear of beverages with any of the following words, which are synonymous with "Sugar": cane sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, fruit juice concentrate.
• VERY IMPORTANT - Sports Drinks: These have a specific purpose and should ONLY be used for  post-workout recovery after high intensity activities lasting more than an hour! Do not give this to your children. It is not a healthy choice.

From - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - 

• 35.7% of US adults are obese.
• Leading causes of death are from obesity related conditions (heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, various cancers).
• Medical cost associated with obesity is over $147 billion.

From - American Heart Association - 

• Children ages 2 - 19, 1 in 3 are obese (32% of all boys and 31% of all girls).
• Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight adults.

So, what should you and your children be drinking? How about low fat or fat free milk. Hydrate properly with water. You can even flavor your water with mint leaves or lemon, lime, cucumber or orange slices. Enjoy your coffee and tea, just avoid the highly caloric/sugary additives (sugars, syrups, processed creamers). 

Here's the other half of the equation: Please, start exercising. Move your body. Encourage your children to play outdoors.

My friends, I'm not asking or expecting you to workout like I do. I know it's extreme. I just happen to like it. What I'm suggesting is that you find what you like to do. Try on something as simple as moving more. Walk or bike for at least 30 minutes a day. Take a yoga or dance class. Clean your house. Mow your lawn. Just get outside and move more. Play with your children, your dog, your cat, your neighbor. Just do it. Enjoy your life. Instill good habits of proper nutrition and adequate exercise in your children. Make your kids healthy and happy. You are all worth it! Let's end the trend of obesity together.

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