Get Upset, Take a Stand, and Make a Difference!

Without knowing specifics, it's impossible to pass sound judgement on the recent 'Biggest Loser' controversy. Personally, I've never watched the show and have no intention of starting. But as a fitness professional, it concerns me that the image of a single person who MAY or MAY NOT be underweight causes such outrage and emotion. Are we not living in a society where 2/3 of adults are overweight or obese? Is that upsetting to anyone? It upsets me! I wish more people would focus their time and energy encouraging one another to eat more produce and lean proteins and stop eating refined sugars and processed foods. It takes discipline and willpower but it CAN be done. And how about activity? What if we pushed one another to get a minimum of 30 minutes of activity 7 days a week, no exceptions. It too CAN be done but will require sacrifice. Health and fitness doesn't have to be all doom and gloom. It can be an amazing experience! If people would truly commit and surround themselves with the right support group, the sky is the limit both individually and for society as a whole. America can beat the obesity epidemic but it's going to take outrage and emotion. Get upset, take a stand, and make a difference in those peoples lives around you!