PenteKing’s BodyBlog

I was in Boston for the past week. My nephew was getting married, and as he is the first one of the next generation to tie the knot, I thought it important to attend the wedding. I arrived early on Tuesday morning, having taken the red-eye from San Diego. With five full days to kill (the wedding was on the upcoming Sunday), I took the opportunity of connecting with friends I hadn’t seen in more than five years.

Seeing them was great. They all looked pretty much the same, except that they had all gained weight. Everyone commented on how great I looked, which was gratifying, but during the visit, I saw why they had all packed on the pounds. Every person I met up with ate the most God-awful unhealthy diet. They uniformly ate food that was loaded with fat and sugar. At breakfast one morning, my friend, Bob, ordered crunchy French toast. This was four slices of white bread, dipped in whole egg and cream, rolled in corn flakes, and then deep-fried in vegetable oil. To make matters worse, Bob then proceeded to drown the entree with maple syrup and butter. He mocked my breakfast of orange juice, English muffin and yogurt. I said nothing, but noted that he was as round as he was tall, had trouble breathing, and could barely walk upright because the weight of his belly was more than his spine could support.

Don’t get me wrong - I love the guy to death, but I was appalled. In my opinion, he is killing himself with food. I read once that Americans are the most overfed and undernourished country on the face of the planet. What I witnessed during my Boston trip gave credence to that statement. In restaurants, I saw plates piled high with foods that lacked nutrition and substance. It was the rare individual who ordered and ate vegetables. Invariably, they stuffed themselves with meat and potatoes and left the salad and green vegetables untouched. And it is these folks who are the most overweight.

Don’t let anyone tell you differently. You are what you eat. Eat crap, and you will look like crap. Eat good quality food, and you will build a body that will stand the test of time. The choice is completely in your hands. For your own sake, make the right decision.

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