I Pledge Allegiance to My Health

Lately I have been doing a lot of studying on health and nutrition and have come to the realization that as a nation we are really unhealthy. Ok, let me back up for a moment. I actually already knew this, but I guess I am starting to see it in a different light. As of late I have become increasingly more aware of the way that our environment affects our eating habits. Be it a television ad, an internet advertisement or suggestions from friends and family, our diets are influenced in ways that many of us don’t even realize.

I wish that we could simply replace the negative information with positive information. People naturally navigate towards doing the things that they see and hear the most as it relates to behaviors and preferences. Every once in a while I will hear an advertisement promoting healthy eating habits (more produce and water/less saturated fats and sugars), but they are really far and few between. It would be great if we could turn on the television, internet or radio and be bombarded with healthy ads, but will this ever happen?

It seems that as long as our culture is centered around money and power, this may never be the case. The bottom line is that billions of dollars are made and spent annually as a result of poor health. Whether it be the local fast food restaurant selling fat and sugar filled foods or the pharmaceutical companies profiting off of bad health, we are in a lose-lose situation.

I don’t have all the answers, but I do want to take the necessary steps to ensure a better tomorrow. We all can make a small difference that could lead to great change. If we simply make a pledge to ourselves and our families to make better and healthier life choices, we can ensure that we are moving forward to a better tomorrow. Will you take the pledge?

If so, simply say these words out loud…  My health is important to me and today I, ____________, make a decision to make healthier choices. Starting today I pledge to: Eat more healthy meals/snacks & less junk food; eat more fruits and vegetables; plus drink more water. It is time for us to take control of our future health before it takes control of us. Here’s to a healthier and happier tomorrow!

Living Purposefully,

S. Press