Less is Best!

A day in health class can really teach you something.  Last week’s topic was portion control and a discussion of how a lot of Americans are now overweight or obese.  It really makes you step back from the table and look at your dinner plate.

Serving portions grew a lot in the 80′s.  A bagel back then was 140 calories and 3 inches wide.  Today, a bagel can be about 350 calories and 6 inches wide!  That equals half of the grains a person is supposed to have in one day.  Scary, huh?  The scariest part for me is that kids are even at risk for conditions like heart disease.  It’s made me focus even more on regular exercise, although just a walk can reduce the odds of becoming obese.  I think it’s kind of silly for people who are at risk and are being affected to do nothing about it.  Exercising and eating smaller portions aren’t hard.  It’s for their benefit; for a better, healthier life.   Why not?

So walk your dog, ride your bike, or dance like nobody’s watching.  Because it will be for a better tomorrow.  And thanks to my health teacher, who taught me what I’m telling you.

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