Among the myriad of problems that the American population faces today is obesity.
Over the years, the rate of obese individuals and its associated trail of problems such as life-threatening diseases have dramatically increased.
This phenomenon may be partly blamed to a variety of factors such as our unhealthy lifestyle, influence by the media, bad money management, our job and among others.
All over America, there are about 5000,000 junk food places making the average American diet a composition of junk food meal such as fries, red meat 2 to 3 times a week, food loaded with butter and sour cream about 40 percent of fat, sodas, chocolates and among others.
Each year, about 27 million eat at McDonald's and the number grows by one million annually.
Why is that? The reason for its success is due the $2 billion spent on its marketing strategies like advertising in televisions, print media and billboards strategically located in business districts.
Thus, about 96 percent of youngsters recognize Ronald McDonald, even before these children learn how to speak or walk.
Instead of spending an appropriate amount to health-promoting activities such as a regular visit to doctors for annual physical examination, Americans spend twice the amount to taking care of their pets.
About $45 billion is expended on these valued pets more than the sum spent in medical-related purposes.
Despite being overweight, many individuals take measures to lose weight.
To what extent does one has to go through just to shed off a few pounds and cut back a couple of inches? For decades, pharmaceutical companies have been selling diet pills or "magic pills" for which Americans patronized and selling like hotcakes.
Some of these drugs are not even approved by the FDA, but still people will do anything at all cost just to have a convenient, fast and effortless manner of losing weight.
Americans spend about $50 billion dollars on diet pills alone but a vast majority of them are forced to stop because most of them remain fat despite spending a considerable sum.
Bariatric surgery on the other hand, is an invasive form of procedure which involves the reduction of the size of the stomach with an implanted medical device or gastric band.
A portion of the stomach is then removed or the small intestine is re-routed to a small stomach pouch.
Such procedure is recommended by medical practitioners because of its long-term significant effect to losing weight, only if candidates pass certain categories with regards to age, body mass index, and health status.
Club Fitness reports that since 2009, about 45.
5 million gym membership generated approximately $19.
1 billion in business excluding the money spent on exercise clothes, classes, instructors or personal trainers and energy drinks.
Unfortunately, only a few dedicated souls benefit from the program as some 80 percent of members do not avail of the amenities but stuck-up paying for what they are not using.
Finding balance in everything is the key to a healthy and successful living.
Quick fixes with regards to losing weight tends to result to unsuccessful one as losing weight needs dedication, discipline, control and self-confidence as the way that leads to a desirable weight is full of temptations and obstacles.
Over the years, the rate of obese individuals and its associated trail of problems such as life-threatening diseases have dramatically increased.
This phenomenon may be partly blamed to a variety of factors such as our unhealthy lifestyle, influence by the media, bad money management, our job and among others.
All over America, there are about 5000,000 junk food places making the average American diet a composition of junk food meal such as fries, red meat 2 to 3 times a week, food loaded with butter and sour cream about 40 percent of fat, sodas, chocolates and among others.
Each year, about 27 million eat at McDonald's and the number grows by one million annually.
Why is that? The reason for its success is due the $2 billion spent on its marketing strategies like advertising in televisions, print media and billboards strategically located in business districts.
Thus, about 96 percent of youngsters recognize Ronald McDonald, even before these children learn how to speak or walk.
Instead of spending an appropriate amount to health-promoting activities such as a regular visit to doctors for annual physical examination, Americans spend twice the amount to taking care of their pets.
About $45 billion is expended on these valued pets more than the sum spent in medical-related purposes.
Despite being overweight, many individuals take measures to lose weight.
To what extent does one has to go through just to shed off a few pounds and cut back a couple of inches? For decades, pharmaceutical companies have been selling diet pills or "magic pills" for which Americans patronized and selling like hotcakes.
Some of these drugs are not even approved by the FDA, but still people will do anything at all cost just to have a convenient, fast and effortless manner of losing weight.
Americans spend about $50 billion dollars on diet pills alone but a vast majority of them are forced to stop because most of them remain fat despite spending a considerable sum.
Bariatric surgery on the other hand, is an invasive form of procedure which involves the reduction of the size of the stomach with an implanted medical device or gastric band.
A portion of the stomach is then removed or the small intestine is re-routed to a small stomach pouch.
Such procedure is recommended by medical practitioners because of its long-term significant effect to losing weight, only if candidates pass certain categories with regards to age, body mass index, and health status.
Club Fitness reports that since 2009, about 45.
5 million gym membership generated approximately $19.
1 billion in business excluding the money spent on exercise clothes, classes, instructors or personal trainers and energy drinks.
Unfortunately, only a few dedicated souls benefit from the program as some 80 percent of members do not avail of the amenities but stuck-up paying for what they are not using.
Finding balance in everything is the key to a healthy and successful living.
Quick fixes with regards to losing weight tends to result to unsuccessful one as losing weight needs dedication, discipline, control and self-confidence as the way that leads to a desirable weight is full of temptations and obstacles.