Marc Wellness International Blog

This week alarming research was revealed that the obesity crisis will cut years off lives of Australians! The University of Western Australia research has found obese Australians — those with a body mass index over 30 — will live for between 3.5 and 4.5 years less.

The overweight, who have a BMI between 25 and 30, have a six-month shorter than average life expectancy.

And what about our kids?

The research predicted if present obesity trends in children continue; their life expectancy will fall by two years.

In the fast paced society we live today, it is vital for us all to take time out to ensure we are living a healthy lifestyle everyday. Here are a couple of tips to help you get started towards a healthier life:

- Take action right now - write in your diary or on a piece of paper and place it on your fridge door (notice board), a healthy lifestyle goal you can implement right now. Such as I will go power walking after dinner starting today, or I will eat at least 3 pieces of fruit a day, starting today. Notice how we say “Starting TODAY!” no need to wait for Monday - Take action right now

- Provide a healthy home environment - display fruit on the kitchen bench so it is easy to grab and eat at any time. Or cut up some fruit and make a bowl of healthy fruit salad, then leave it in the fridge. This makes a great snack or breakfast topping with cereal. Encourage the entire family to get outside and get active together - this needs to start with dad and mum. Whether you are being active as a family at home in the backyard, at a park, beach wherever it may be, have fun playing active games such as frisbee, ball games, handball, soccer, cricket.

And most importantly, don’t let time get in the way of you living a healthy life with your family. Make time in your day, everyday to look after your health, to eat well and be active. Because what is more important then your health and your families health?

To read more about the article relating to obesity cutting years off lives - click here

Yours in health and wellness,

Richard & Joey Marc

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