The American Way?

So, I’m just gonna throw it out there peeps.  We suck at nutrition as a society….in fact, we suck at being healthy in general as a society.  I have always thought this and then two things have happened in the past month to make it more bold and in your face;  1. The new and oh so much improved health care reform bill (take that however you may like it) and 2.  Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Reality Show.   The funny thing is; I think Jamie is the answer to number one.  Did you know that this generation of children is the first generation EVER to have a shorter life span expectancy than their parents?  Seriously, how about we as a country stop eating fast food twice a day, stop thinking that the microwave is our friend, and  stop coming up with excuses as to why we can’t work out 3-4 times a week….”I don’t have time” ummm yea, I call bullshit. 

Don’t get me wrong.  There are plenty of times where I miss my dance class due to working late.  Technically the gym is still open, so technically, it’s my decision not to go.   I could, I opt not to.  That’s my choice.  So if I decide not to ever go, eat Oreos all day (Dude, I LOVE Oreos, shout out!) and go to my favorite fast food place for dinner and gain 30 lbs…it’s MY fault.  I happen not to eat fast food but a few times a year (In & Out while traveling to Cali is a must and Chick-Fil-A on a road trip, more shouts outs!! LOVE), I also happen not to buy junk food…..why?  Because I have crappy will power sometimes (I can eat a whole bag of Cheetos like nobody’s business) …so if it’s not in my pantry, I can’t eat it, and I am wayyyy to lazy to actually get in my car to find food.  Seriously, what happened to self accountability?? And don’t give me this crap that you work full time and you have kids.  My parents both worked full time jobs, and we NEVER got to eat fast food.  Dinner was cooked every night.  And ONE meal was cooked, not four.  Are you kidding me??? What is this everyone gets different food at dinner crap?  And people are surprised at the picky eaters growing up!  News flash, a child can’t drive themselves to get a doughnut, YOU as the adult have to give it to them.  YOU as the adult give them their meals.  They don’t do the grocery shopping (wouldn’t that be fun!). 

Just take a look at what you are giving them.  Do you really think girls get boobs at age 10 now just because?? Um No.  It's all the hormones in our over processed food and milk.  Obviously there are times when you are not there, and then it’s a crap shoot, but seriously…if I hear “but they wanted it” one more time…I want a million dollars… I assure you, my parents are not giving it to me.  My parents gave my teachers boxes of raisins to give me when the classroom got cupcakes and cookies for a special occasion.  Our treat was an all natural soda from the health store and sugar free candy.  They, as working adults with two children MADE the time and choice to workout 3-4 times a week either at home or at a gym.  It can be done.  It’s a choice. 

And if you choose not to, that’s fine, you don’t have to, but don’t depend on the government to take care of PREVENTABLE diseases and be pissed when you don’t feel good, or you have to shove needles in yourself because you’re a diabetic by choice.  Yea, I said it, a diabetic by choice.  Deal with it.  Yes, I know there are exceptions, and this isn’t about those exceptions.  This is about the CHOICE and the ACCOUNTABILITY that seems to have been lost in my entitled generation.  Don’t be a hater, I love you guys J  And before you say anything, No, I'm not saying it's easy, infact, yes it is difficult at first, and yes, there are ways to make it more affordable.  All I AM saying is, life is short, and there are so many things out there to kill us that we can’t control, why kill ourselves??

Check out Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, it really is an eye opener and it can’t hurt to give it a try!

Xoxo,

Pix

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Jamie, if you get to read this, WOOT WOOT to you....Hey, I can wish! J <sigh>