January 27, 2008 - What are YOU putting in your body

You've surely heard that saying before--but did you ever really give it any thought? Driving down the road in Kentucky recently, there was a sign at a health department that said "You are what you eat, don't be cheap, fast, and easy." True--but particularly funny in Louisville, Kentucky, the birth place of many fast food restaurant chains (KFC anyone?).

Here are some startling statistics:

1. Teens eat approximately 90 lbs of sugar every year!
2. American's consume approximately 450 calories every day from beverages alone (remember, 3500 calories is in 1 pound, meaning solely cutting out beverages with calories would equate to nearly a 1 pound weight loss per week!)
3. Diabetes in America is costing America more than the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the entire fight against terrorism -- it also costs more than the damage done from Hurricane Katrina! Nearly 60 billion dollars is spent for lost productivity in the workplace from diabetes each year.

We could go on. Keeping it short this week, but make it your mission to make one positive change EACH week for the rest of the year. It could be something small, like eating one MORE fruit or vegetable each day, every day. That may not sound like a lot, but at the end of the year, when all these positive behaviors are compounded, you can literally be a different person.

If you need some help with making nutrition decisions, check out our Grocery Shopping Made Easy DVD. Or, if you're a young athlete or coach, be sure to visit Fuel Like a Champion, where you can get our sports nutrition DVD that teaches exact strategies for permanent success!

Have a great week!

The Mohr Results Team

PS: If you are a female in the Louisville area, stay tuned for a very exciting announcement that will give you the opportunity to be part of a revolution that will take 2008 pounds off Louisville in 2008!

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