Work force, the economy, video games, virtual reality TV shows stress is the blame for America’s obesity. We are left with the choice to be entertain vs. being entertaining. The choice to watch someone else’s life unfolds vs. full participation in our own life. We are losing the desire to break an honest sweat. We No longer want to be a part of playing or participating in games that require physical movement. We would rather watch someone else but we are very supportive of their endeavors.
We are tired from working, over stressed from work and any escape is welcomed. Second life is a virtual world where you get a second chance at a life you wish you had. If you don’t like that life just delete it and start over again.
1978 – 2008 in the last 30 years, I’ve seen more women going in to the work force as single parents. Some maintaining at least two jobs, one full time, one part time. Still managing the family some of that managing means stopping into Mickey D’s for dinner. Or ordering Pizza’s on the way home.
I remember as a teen my mother working. My siblings and I were responsible for preparing the dinner with menu complete with desert. On Friday’s we would have fish I remember going to the fish market with my mother picking a flounder going home and she would cook.
Eventually she started stopping by Burger king on her way home. We would have whoppers, French fries, and milk shake.
Finally she was too tired to stop by Burger king and started sending me to pick up the Friday meal.
Women are taking on an equal portion of monetary responsibilities.
Men are embracing an equal portion of managing the home.
Women have looked at home bound duties as jobs.
What has happen couples are working a full time job and a part time job if the home responsibilities are shared. It is easier to pick something up instead of planning and preparing a healthy meal for the family. That is what the TV commercials advertise, especially after a long day at work. At least the family gets to sit down together.
The Food Companies met the demand of the customer. “Hurry up fix it so I can eat it and go to sleep”
Should elementary students be exposed to high sugar diets?
No, for the teacher’s sake no…
A high sugar diet is as giving crack. There is a massive high and just as destructive low. It is confusing, education as it is doesn't need any extra distractions associated with sugar.
If we serve sugar based cereal for breakfast and for an afternoon snack as well as an evening tie over, we teach our kids the easiest and quickest way is better. And it taste good.
It takes time to plan and prepare a healthy meal, time well spent if we want to see America slim down in time for the summer.
3 comments:
GOD bless america!
Often being active means being sociable as well. Its hard to play football by yourself. I think that physical participation has acquired negative associations. My brother plays on the computer all day and absolutely loathes going outside. I like how you used your personal experience with your mother working. I actually luaghed out loud when I read, "No, for the teacher's sake no . . ." I look forward to your next post. Thanks.
Great post! With typical working hours of 8-5 inclusive of that special hour for lunch (what drive time, fast food take-out then back to your desk before the boss notices your minutes are ticking), not to mention the drive home and if you have youngsters, the stop by the day care... of course it's much easier to go through the drive-though and bring home instant dinner. This makes for fast and easy after dinner clean-up, baths and grab a quick tv show and next thing you know, it's lights out. You better believe advertisers are out there promoting those commercials for fast food and eating out... it's a viscious cycle and it's all in America where we all have to work to live to work and die!
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