Adult Obesity On The Rise.... Why!

Sitting at school the other day. Waiting to pick up my child. I observed, what appeared to be the most overwhelming site, that was unimaginable to my eyes. Grouped in 3's and 4's, as average kids do. 2-3 of those in the group were obese. Time for me to do some research of my own. Here is what I found. 

Those born in the years 1995-1996, have major issues with depression and thoughts of suicide. On average, in speaking with a group of Teens born in this area. They feel that suicide is selfish. Even though they think about it. They turn to food and games instead. Helps them leave the reality of what is truly bothering them. It was amazing to me, just how serious this age group is about how "messed up" they believe their parents are. Knowing they are teenagers. I believe that parents are truly not taking the time to LISTEN to their children. I understand that we parents are busy trying to survive and get these kids not only through school, but college too. Plus keep food on the table and a roof over their head. That's difficult these days, and we have to trim the fat somewhere. Where we are not trimming the fat is in the kitchen. It's the easiest place to start. I'll explain towards the end of my blog. 

Here is what interested me even further. Per the CDC.... 1/3 Plus of US Adults are obese. That's outlandish! Here's what really brought an eyebrow up. As a Nurse myself, and moving up in my career. Estimated Annual Medical Costs for Treating Obesity for 2008? $147 Billion! That means that the Average cost to treat Obesity Health Issues on average are $1500 higher per Obese person that those who are taking the Healrhy approach. So, why are we doing these things to our body? 

Being Obese comes with a hefty price. Obese Adults are more than 90% prone to Hypertention (High Blood Pressure) Heart Atrack, Stroke & Type 2 Diabetes. All because you have not treated the issues at hand. What's causing you to be Obese? If you have ever looked at your Drs face when you go to see them. They no longer discuss your weight do they. Why? They don't hear you asking to change. And they don't see you alone, trying to change. When they do? They support you. 

This bothered me more than ever. Missouri, 1985 to 2010 has risen in Obesity 30.5% in Adult Obesity. 

So, why are our children following in our path. Because we as Adults are not taking the Challenge to change the ways. We are wrapped up in our issues, causing our children to "not care", "be rebellious", and most definitely feel like they are worth nothing so why live? 

It's time to make that change. When are you going to speak to your child and join them in this fight?