It’s fairly common knowledge that obesity is an issue that the UK is currently battling. I have many views on why obesity is a growing issue in Blighty – one of which involves the lack of availability of healthy food choices. However, after a recent trip to California, it suddenly dawned on me that tangible resources aren’t necessarily the issue.
Americans have access to EVERYTHING they need in order to live a healthy lifestyle:
- Numerous fitness magazines
- Massive natural/whole food stores
- Mainstream grocery store aisles dedicated to weight management
- Nutritional values on menus
- Lighter options on menus
- Alternative food choices e.g., turkey sausages, tofurkey, etc
- An abundance of parks and open spaces in which to burn calories
With all these options, you would think that the Americans on the whole would be as fit as a fiddle, but we all know this is not the case. It’s actually quite surprising that so many Americans still struggle to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Let's face it - resources without stimuli are pointless. Until an individual is ready to make a change, you can build them a house made out of rice cakes and they’ll still find a way to get their hands on Krispy Kremes.
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