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One of the biggest issues in the United States is that a ridiculously large percentage of Americans are obese. The U.S. is notorious for being inactive and gluttonous. Since technology advances make life "easier" for Americans, we tend to become lazy and let ourselves go. However, there is hope for all those who find themselves either overweight or in poor physical condition. By simply exercising properly and dieting healthily, anyone can make their bodies look and feel better.

Diet and exercise has been force-fed to us our whole lives by our parents and by television ads with muscular men and women that are smiling because they lost 40 pounds in two weeks. However, how often do we stop and consider the true benefits of a healthy lifestyle? Right after that diet commercial, our television screens get flooded with funny commercials for McDonald's or the latest video game. America is centered on electronic entertainment and synthetic foods. We get sucked into these unhealthy trends and develop overweight, unhealthy forms. A strong diet and regular exercise is the solution to our unpleasant physical states.

A good diet doesn't necessarily mean restricting one's self to celery ad carrot sticks. Protein is an essential nutrient in out bodies. Meat and fish are great sources of protein. However, try to avoid eating undercooked or fatty meats. Potatoes, pasta, and grains are excellent sources of starches and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the sugars in our bodies that give us energy. It is important not to take in too many carbohydrates, but at least enough to give your body the energy it needs to live healthily. Fast foods and microwave dinners are the pathways to unhealthy preservatives and synthetic chemicals. It is best to eat homemade meals with ingredients from the garden or from the grocer.

Strong exercise is usually thought of as running a mile every morning. Everyone's body is different, and requires a different workout routine. A track athlete is more likely to run several miles in the morning while a middle-age woman isn't expected to bench press 150 pounds. Contacting a physician or physical trainer is appropriate to help set up a healthy, personalized workout. It is recommended that parents have their children involved in sports at a