YOU ARE FAT!

It has become clear and evident that the United States of America is filled with people who just love to eat and are not concerned with the after-effects. If one really takes the time to really look around, they will see that ever other person in their community is over weight! I can not go anywhere and not notice that someone is above the suggested weight for their age or gender. As I sit on the train on my way to New York City, I sit in awe at how people have little regard for their bodies. It is not only how one portrays themselves to the world around them, but it is simply not safe if they wish to live a long life. The United States of America, in some way or another, promotes this laziness and complacency for heavy citizens. 24 hour fast food chains, the reliance on a vehicle to get everywhere, and the infinite number of Plus sizes in the stores get people comfortable with being overweight. If someone is hungry at 2am, they can just head to the McDonald’s down the block and binge until they feel full. Cars and buses have become such an integral part of American life that people have forgotten what it is like to ride a bicycle or walk! Lastly, these plus size stores are just making men and women ok with being as large as they are. The stores like Dress Barn Plus and such are making women say that it is ok to wear a XXL size shirt. News flash, it is NOT ok. Bigger is NOT more beautiful! These people need to realize that they do not meet healthy standards and action must be taken in order to safe their lives!

Obesity has no healthy effects and only leads to things like heart disease, diabetes, high blood-pressure, breast and colon cancer, and gallbladder disease. This is only a short list as there are an infinite number of harmful effects that being obese has on the human body. I do not understand why, knowing that they are obese, people still continue their bad habits. It makes me angry to see someone go into a Burger King, order a full tray worth of hamburgers and deserts, then say “Oh, May I have a DIET COKE?” Are you kidding me! You eat so unhealthy and disgusting and then you want to cut calories on a soda! Incredible.

If you are overweight, stop thinking that it is ok and beautiful. If you do not think that and are simply lazy, get up and hit the gym because your life is on the line. If you are disgusted and depressed and have given up, believe that there is always time for change. It is never too late!