Fit Over 40 11/30/2010
 Fit Over 40 Here is a special Health and Fitness Bulletin for those willing to be fit over 40. Enjoy . . . ------------------------------------------------------ Special Bonus Report Available ------------------------------------------------------ A reminder -- "Slow Poisoning", the eye-opening report by health journalist John Erb, is now available in the "Fit Over 40" members area. Anyone who owns a copy of "Fit Over 40" now receives FIVE free bonus e-books/reports:
AND "The Slow Poisoning of Mankind" by John Erb. This is the incredible report that is literally given to The World Health Organization on the toxic effects of one of the most common food additives in America. If you own "Fit Over 40", just visit the homepage and login to the member's downloads. If you do not own "Fit Over 40", get it here! You can also pick up Frank Mangano's e-book, "The Silent Killer Exposed", for a limited time. ------------------------------------------------------ Poverty and Obesity: A New Study Finds a Remarkable Connection ------------------------------------------------------ While the rich and the affluent still face many of the problems that come with the "king's lifestyle", a new pattern is emerging in the United States and, predictions state, Europe. A new study shows that the trend of ill-health and obesity is shifting rapidly to the poor and less educated portions of the country. The reason this is important to us all, other than a concern for our nation's health as a whole, is the economic strain this will place on our already burdened health care system. By the year 2012, if this trend increases, the middle and upper classes will be looking at massive increases in taxes to fund proposed government plans to address the problem. This is a problem that flat-out does NOT need to exist. Everyone who can afford food at 'all' can easily eat healthy and exercise. Part of the confusion is due to the fact that the billion dollar fitness industry has created a myth . . . that expensive food supplements and organic foods are mandatory for good health. While I believe in both, neither are mandatory. It's the TYPE of food, and the COMBINATION of the foods that make all the difference . . . that, and moderate calories, exercise, and proper mental disposition. This is covered in detail in the best-selling e-book, "Fit Over 40", by Jon Benson and Tom Venuto, CSCS. Get it here! In regards to the study, Dr. Janet Collins of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had this to say . . . "Populations are no longer equal in terms of experiencing health problems. Low-income populations tend to experience all the health problems we worry about at greater rates." The five states with the highest obesity rates in the 2005 consensus:
These same five states have higher rates of poverty than the national norm. Meanwhile, the five states with the lowest obesity have less poverty;
Each of these states also have more college graduates and stronger education programs. Education in health and fitness does not need to be expensive, and it certainly does not take a rocket scientist to figure it out. However, many fitness professionals and nutrition 'gurus' lend that impression. If you visit a gym today, especially in a larger city, you'll see a myriad of devices that, frankly, would give you a better workout if you tried to pick them up and move them out to the garbage dump. It can be daunting and confusing for anyone! But, this doesn't have to be the case. In fact, as so many people report in "Fit Over 40", workouts can be done in your own home that will more than satisfy the needs of most people. The same goes for nutrition. While a few people require "high-tech", expensive foods (for medical reasons usually), the vast majority of us can easily get the job done at the local grocery store. The best way to inspire change is to create change in yourself. Start there, set the example, and the word will spread. Anyone can be fit and healthy, and they can do it at ANY age, and at ANY income level above absolute poverty. Cheers, padre art  Add Comment 3 reasons why obesity is . . . a disease? 09/28/2010
My guest blogger is the noted author, fitness coach and nutritionist Jon Benson. ++++++++++++++++++++++ I bet you didn't know this ... Obesity...even being overfat... is a disease. No, really. At least that's what several social groups wish you to believe. "Suffers Of Obesity" is just one of those groups. Their entire stance is obesity (which, btw, can be only 30lbs or so over your ideal bodyweight) is an actual disease. Well, is it? Yes... and no. Comedian Ricky Gervais has a hilarious go at this stance... that obesity is a disease. You sometimes have to laugh, you know? ; ) "No... it's not a disease... it's greed. You just love to eat," or so Gervais believes. I'm here to share a new idea with you: We really need to redefine some words. One of those words is "disease". Case-in-point: Wikipedia.com defines disease... "In human beings, "disease" is often used more broadly to refer to any condition that causes pain, dysfunction, distress, social problems, and/or death to the person afflicted, or similar problems for those in contact with the person. In this broader sense, it sometimes includes injuries, disabilities, disorders, syndromes, infections, isolated symptoms, deviant behaviors, and atypical variations of structure and function, while in other contexts and for other purposes these may be considered distinguishable categories." Let's think about that. If you bump your knee against a sharp object, is this a new disease called "bumpuskneeitis?" Er... no. It's an accident. Sure, it may 'cause' a specific set of symptoms that could broadly (as in as broad as the back-side of a barn) be considered a "disease", but ... no. It's an accident with biological consequences. Social problems? So, if I decide to read 17 books on why my parents suck as a teenager and develop anti-social behavior, is this a "disease"? NO! This is the angst of youth combined, perhaps, with poor parenting! Sure, it can lead to mental issues that could be classified as "disease", but guess what? It's totally within your control. No one force-fed the books to the teen. And no one is force-feeding you, or anyone you know. That decision is yours and yours alone... and anyone, repeat ANYONE on the face of planet earth can change their behaviors and attitudes toward food. Okay, some more thoughts on disease: Let me give you a few examples of what is typically thought of as "disease"... --- Leprosy --- Cancer --- Hypothyroidism We'll just take three... there are thousands as you know. Now, we can all agree that these three states represent true "disease". The first you could catch by accident; the second is a combination of genetics, environment, and who-knows-what-else, and the third is almost always genetic. One, cancer, is something you 'may' be able to do something about. For example, lung cancer. 90% of lung cancer patients contract the disease from smoking. Let's just cover these 90%, shall we? And folks, I'm asking for an open mind here... Is lung cancer, in the case of the 90%, REALLY a disease? Or is it a biological consequence? Sure, "cancer" is a disease. But what caused it in this case? Something involuntary? Hardly. Something that could not be stopped? No way. The 90% caused it. Period. Welcome to the real world. So, I propose this: We redefine "disease" as an abnormal biological condition that we DO NOT have direct cause or effect over. Airborne viruses: Disease. Obesity: NOT a disease. And yes, lung cancer in chain smokers: NOT a disease; it's a biological outcome. The end result should be treated as a disease, of course, but come on: Where is the responsibility folks? Life, if you want to life it fully and without fear, is ALL about taking total responsibility. That's empowerment. Anything less is... well, LESS. In our example, lung cancer is no more a "disease" than, say, me hitting myself over the head with a hammer every day and causing brain damage is a disease. Brain damage (not self-induced) = disease. Brain damage caused by self-inflicted hammer-hitting = biological consequence. In this case of sheer stupidity! Now, one could (and many will) make the argument that I had a "mental" disease that caused me to WANT to hit myself over the head with a hammer... but... well... At this point we need to redefine the word "disease" in my opinion. Here's why: First, if this were the case, I could say that all criminals have a disease. They all have a mental disease that makes them want to kill, steal... you name it. This may in fact BE true... we do not know... but do we hold them NOT responsible if it is? No, we do not. And that brings us back to obesity. Obesity and being overfat is not a disease folks... ------ > it's a biological consequence. And, with the exception of the extremely 'rare' cases of total glandular dysfunction from birth, obesity... your bodyweight... is your responsibility. Period. End of story. Sorry, but that's the way the ball bounces. Am I being mean? No. I was obese. I have a right to speak my mind about it, and trust me: My depression (a disease... sorta... some genetic, but a lot of it was caused by eating too much sugar) definitely aided in my obesity. Then how come I'm not obese any more? I found a better way to eat. I re-trained my body to crave this style of eating (and exercise) over stuffing myself with pizza and burgers every day. Here's what I use: It torches bellyfat... and it reprograms the body and mind to use food as fuel... especially if you use Jon's "7 Minute Body" workout system (you can get it at 77% off after you pick up EODD on the page above... ; ) So be brave. Be fearless. And be responsible. Oh... and be sure not to catch "internetemailitis"... its a disease that causes you to want to check your email more than 10 times a day. I have it. So be careful... may be contagious. : ) P.S. Author Jon Benson documents his journey from obesity to total leanness in EODD. He had to overcome 'real' diseases, like pituitary failure from a high fever (i.e. viral pneumonia that almost killed him) and clinical depression (partially what he calls "his fault"; partially not... i.e. half disease, half biological consequence.) He KNOWS what you can do once you have a solid plan in place and a determined mind. Then no "disease" can stop you... at least the ones that do not kill you. So go for it... be brave, be responsible... and be lean! Cheers, padre art  |   Enhance the effectiveness of your diet with a Fat Loss Support Community over 16,000 member strong.
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