By: Bdiet

Day in and day out the news media reports that two thirds of americans are are overweight or obese and who is really to blame? If the statistics were lower then it would insinuate it is the consumers problem with simply eating too much but since this is a epidemic problem it insinuates its a media problem.

Consumers are saturated with advertising and commercials enticing them with overwhelming impulses to buy their products. Look at the thousands of images that pop up everyday on your tv, magazines, books, internet, billboards and junk mail. These images are ingrained in us and when we get hungry we think of Juicy cheeseburgers with golden french fries and a nice refreshing cola to wash it down. Golden fried crispy chicken, chocolate gooey treats, Ice cream in multiple swirl flavors with that delicious waffle cone to bring it all together. Did I just make you hungry again? Look at all the pizza commercials. Makes your mouth water doesn't it? Not only is it attractive but it is convenient. Just pick up the phone and have it delivered within 30 minutes or go through the drive thru. It's fast and takes care of our insatiable craving until our next meal.

Advertisers know that they have the upper hand in getting you to buy their products and that is why they spend millions in advertising. Other countries are now seeing a rise in obesity since fast food establishments have been introduced by american corporations such as McDonalds, Burger King and many others.

Our health is in serious jeopardy and the cost for treatment is staggering. If you become overweight and have a heart attack do you really think the fast food corporations care? If you become diabetic and need routine insulin shots do you think they care? Corporate america does not care about your health. The bottom line is the almighty dollar and they will do anything to sell you their products.

We need to step back and look at our own behavior to this madness. We need to say to ourselves:

• I will not let advertising influence my buying behavior.
• I will not let the corporate greed jeopardize the outcome of my health.
• I will not let corporate greed bring financial ruin to my family for the recovery from health issues arising from obesity and associated health risks.
• Is that 5 minute gratification meal worth the misery that I will incur later?
• I will eat to live and not live to eat.

We must be responsible for ourselves. No one can make the proper decision for you. You have to look at your own eating habits and decide if you like where your heading. Only you can decide if you want to eat nutritional foods which will ultimately bring you a sense of well being.

If you decide to eat only healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables then you will ultimately lose weight If you stick with it. You will gain physical mobility while regaining your energy to accomplish more and eating healthy will of course reduce all health risks.

Every cell or gene in your body (and you have trillions of them) requires the proper nutrition to heal or eliminate the bad cells. If you only put bad food in then you will get more bad cells than good cells. This can only translate to negative health issues.

Our bodies have an amazing system to cure ourselves from any disease including cancer but we must give our bodies the proper tools, nutrition and exercise to fight back.

Your health and your family's health should be your number one priority. Don't let corporate america control you with their advertising but take control for yourself. Be a role model for your family and friends. They will see how you have changed for the better and want to join in.

Lastly, don't look at the possibility of failure but look at the possibilities!. Decide to eat healthy. You will feel healthy and happy and the rest of your problems will take care of them selves.