Why Is It So Difficult To Lose Weight In America?

Two out of three Americans are overweight or obese. Is it because we are stupid- or lazy?

Neither, Americans have proven themselves to be some of the smartest and hardest working people in the world.

Is it because we lack knowledge or resources?

Nope. Information, resources, and experts on how to lose weight and get fit is available everywhere- and a good part of it is free.

Before I tell you the real reason, I want you to think about the people that had some of the best bodies in the history of the world; the ancient Greeks or Romans.

Were they smarter than us? Did they have a better knowledge of anatomy? Did they have more information- or better weight loss gurus?

Somehow I don’t think so.

The only thing we have that they didn’t is this:

We have countless people spending billions of dollars against us.

We know all we have to do is eat right and get some exercise- we get it.

What most of us don’t realize is this: Countless businesses profit from our failure. They only make money when we fail to get healthy. And they will do or say anything to get our money into their bank account.

First look at the diet and weight loss industry. They know their products don’t work- or work permanently. But that fact cannot get in the way when there’s money to be made.

Now turn your attention to all the other businesses that profit when your choices are less than healthy: Fast food industry, junk food industry, beverage industry, grocery stores, convenience stores, vending machine operators- the list is endless.

The Greeks and Romans weren’t better or smarter than us, they just didn’t have this many people fighting them every step of the way.

I failed at losing weight and getting fit for thirty years- out of all the things I bought or tried, nothing worked except this:

I saw my unhealthy choices as they were, and ONE BY ONE I changed them to healthy ones. That is all you have to do, and it’s the only thing that will ever work.

The problem is no one wants to tell you that because they know it’s easier to lie to you. If they told you the only thing that works permanently is to get control of your choices, then there’s no pills, shakes, supplements, or diet plans to sell you.

Yes, it is difficult to lose weight in America with so many people willing to lie or exploit us for profit.

However, it’s not impossible.

You have a decision to make. What’s more important to you- your health and longevity- or that “whatever it is” that’s tempting you?

It’s true, all you have to do is eat right and get some exercise. It doesn’t matter how you go about that. Just do it in a way that fits your life, abilities, and circumstances.

The real and only issue is seeing your unhealthy choices as they effect your life, and digging your heals in until whatever stands in your way no longer has control over you.

Beholden to no one, or nothing.

That my friend, is a feeling of clarity and freedom like nothing you can imagine.