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Obesity Discussion · 01-01-07, 01:59 PM

Let the resolutions begin

This year, find a way to make healthy living stick past January

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(January 1, 2007) — American Idol winner Ruben Studdard is pushing his home state of Alabama, where 25 percent of the population is considered obese, to lose weight. We in New York are not quite as heavy, but we could still stand a little Studdard-style motivation.
This week local gyms may be full of people who have resolved to get more exercise, but unfortunately New Year's enthusiasm typically wears off. Soon many will sink back into the apathy that leaves more than 60 million Americans obese.
It's much more than a simple matter of appearance. Obesity is directly related to major health problems, from heart disease to diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that Americans spend approximately 10 percent of health care dollars on conditions related to being overweight.
That's why it's important that leaders make the promotion of healthier living a priority.

Studies show that people are most likely to keep up an exercise routine when they are part of a partnership or group. Studdard, who recently lost 100 pounds through a combination of healthy eating and exercise, hopes to unite people to help change health attitudes in Alabama. Alabama's hospitals and the Alabama Department of Public Health have signed on to help sponsor his eight-week exercise and healthy eating campaign. Mayor Duffy, an avid runner, would be a good person to lead such an effort in Rochester. Make healthy living a part of the culture.

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Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,851 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Let the resolutions begin Let the resolutions begin This year, find a way to make healthy living stick past January Post Comment (January 1, 2007) — American Idol winner Ruben Studdard is pushing his home state of Alabama, where 25 percent of the population is considered obese, to lose weight. We in New York are not quite as heavy, but we could still stand a little Studdard-style motivation. This week local gyms may be full of people who have resolved to get more exercise, but unfortunately New Year's enthusiasm typically wears off. Soon many will sink back into the apathy that leaves more than 60 million Americans obese. It's much more than a simple matter of appearance. Obesity is directly related to major health problems, from heart disease to diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that Americans spend approximately 10 percent of health care dollars on conditions related to being overweight. That's why it's important that leaders make the promotion of healthier living a priority. Studies show that people are most likely to keep up an exercise routine when they are part of a partnership or group. Studdard, who recently lost 100 pounds through a combination of healthy eating and exercise, hopes to unite people to help change health attitudes in Alabama. Alabama's hospitals and the Alabama Department of Public Health have signed on to help sponsor his eight-week exercise and healthy eating campaign. Mayor Duffy, an avid runner, would be a good person to lead such an effort in Rochester. Make healthy living a part of the culture. Obesity and Exercise __________________