XL Generation

Even without looking at the statistics record, we can tell that one of the biggest health problems nowadays is obesity. There's not a single day that I don't see an obese child or an adult. Being overweight brings along a lot of complications like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. This also poses the danger of getting psychological problems like depression to individuals in their later life.

This problem is everybody's concern, therefore we all must address this by showing our cooperation to one another.

Here are some simple tips to get us started:

* Watch Soda Intake: Limit soda and sugary drinks to one serving on the weekends. Soda should not be an everyday beverage. Try water instead. When at fast-food restaurants or using a soda fountain, choose small servings with ice or diet soda instead. Schools should provide water and restrict access to soda. Parents need to supervise kids at the soda fountain.

* Cut back on Fast-Foods and Eating Out: Many more calories are consumed when you eat out. Healthy meals prepared at home are the best for the whole family.
* Say "NO" to Super-Sizing!: Stick to the right portion size. The bigger the portion, the more calories you will get. When dining out or at home, be in control of yourself. Use smaller plates or pick the smaller package. This trick will help you a lot.

* Limit Between Meal Snacking: Watch out for high-fat and high-calorie snacks. Sometimes they can have more calories than a meal. Always keep an eye on the portion size. Read labels to guide you on the right serving size. Choose fresh fruit and vegetables instead.
* Get Moving - Watch Less TV!: We need at least 60 minutes of physical activity, one hour at least but the more hours, the better. Limit time spent in sedentary activities like watching TV or computer games. Also avoid the accompanying snacks. Moving can help us burn excess calories that our body does not need. Keep moving!

Source: The Calorie King
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