First of all, it starts in grade school. Physical education used to be an integral part of the school s curriculum. Today, exercise tends to be optional. I believe that we need to educate our children about the benefits of proper nutrition and exercise, as well as the negative effects of sugar, saturated fat and sedentary lifestyles. On top of all this, I think that people are so busy that they opt for a quick fix instead of taking the time to plan healthy meals for the family.
Most people tend to go for convenience over healthy alternatives.
As the focus for more things increases, so does our weight. One of the unfortunate outcomes of this industrial age is the negative affect on our health. More often than not my clients went from an active lifestyle to one of less activity. When asked what happened it seemed to be triggered by some sort of event like a loss of a loved one, divorce, new job, or having a child. Whatever their reason, they continued to eat the same amount of food, yet decreased their activity level.