Isnt it ironic how the conveniences we (in general) demand as a society become very inconvenient when we start to wear them on our guts, butts and thighs?  I recall a time when fast foods were thought of as a "luxery" or infrequent treat for most families.  However, now it seems that fast foods have been incorporated into the daily diet for the average person.  Fast meals for people ont the run.  Of course, I'm not talking the kind of running that would be done in a pair of sneakers.  Who needs to do that when we have "convenient" drive up windows everywhere!!! Fast Food, Pharmacies, Banks...

I challenge you, as I have myself, to get from behind the wheel and walk to the kitchen.  Prepare and cook your meals.  Sit at the table and enjoy each bite (with your family if you have one)...take some time to plan some fun activities that may actually get you running!

 Morning!

My family has made a pact that, if we do decide to treat ourselves to a meal outside of the house.

We will not eat at places that have 'drive thru windows'.

 Good morning!

Its so nice to hear you have the support of your family!  Sure does make setting and achieving goals much easier!  That is a pretty clever pact you've made.

I, unfortunately, don't think that I have the will power to do even that.  Restaurant portions always seem to please the eye and bloat the stomach!  Being one that was raised in the "Clean your plate" generation...I think it's better I stay in the kitchen for now!!!

Hi MarnaBJones, 

Great insight!  You are so right that the modern day conveniences and over-abundances that our society provides has gotten us into a real unhealthy situation.  Long ago we used to have to physically work and provide the food that was put on our table.  We now have more than we need and are more sedentary than ever!  It is what has promoted many of the chronic illnesses that we suffer from today!  Research has shown that physical inactivity is one of the root problems, effecting all realms of metabolism, promoting obesity, diabetes, heart disease, some forms of cancers, and so on and so on! Our sedentary lifestyles has reeked havoc on our society as a whole and in every area of our lives from our government, health care, finances, emotional and mental states, etc!

I, too, would like to challenge all of us to get up and move!  Take the stairs, get outside after dinner and take a walk or play in the yard, go for a bike ride, and make regular, structured exercise a priority in your lives!  With the help of alli, a healthy, clean diet and exercise, we'd all see amazing changes in our souls, minds and bodies!

Best in health!  Your friend in fitness, 

Kelli