Obese Society: Signs of Hope

I see signs of hope in the obesity battle…right in my own neighborhood.

In the 50’s we

·         Played outside, walked to school, and had PE

·         Had  no vending machines at school

·         Didn’t have video games or computers

·         Only had 2 TV channels to watch

·         Drank Coke as a rare and special treat

·         Went out to eat only once every month or two

·         Sat down for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Sounds like Beaver Cleaver’s life.

However I see signs of hope that society may be swinging back toward some of those "old-time" healthier lifestyles.

In my neighborhood, I see:

·         Fit parents walking or biking to school with their kids

·         Folks on the next block working on a community garden

·         Kids on pogo sticks and twirling in hoola-hoops

·         Kids playing ball, riding bikes, playing tag

·         A community rec center where seniors do yoga, kids are swimming, and the running track is busy with walkers and joggers of all ages

Look around your neighborhood. Any signs of people leading healthier lifestyles? If so, great! If not, why don’t YOU lead the way?