What do you think causes more deaths in the United States each year? Car crashes Drug overdoses Alcoholism Firearm accidents All of those combined don't total a third of this insidious instrument of death: food. We are literally eating our way into the grave. Obesity (caused by bad diet and lack of exercise) kills some 400,000 people in this country every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Only smoking-related diseases account for more deaths, with a total of 435,000 annually, the CDC reports. A staggering 129.6 million Americans are overweight or obese—that's two out of every three people in this country. Think about it. While our ancestors battled disease, famine and other deprivations, we are killing ourselves—with excess. On top of that, we no longer have to chase down and kill our own food. Instead, we chase the world while sitting in front of a computer screen all day, every day, often neglecting to schedule in some form of physical activity. A recent article in The New York Times cited several studies showing that sitting for extended periods—at a desk, in front of the TV, etc.—leads to weight gain and increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, a variety of cancers and early death. Author Olivia Judson, an evolutionary biologist, detailed how the body shuts down following prolonged periods of sitting, causing a metabolic disaster of such proportions that even getting a full hour of exercise each day can't offset the impact. We DO have a healthcare problem, and most of it is SELF-inflicted. We aren't taking proper care of our own health. We need a new healthcare policy, and I don't mean one enacted by Washington—but one enacted by you. You are the only one responsible for what you put into your mouth and how often you move your body. The June issue of SUCCESS is focused around the...

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Many of my clients were initially overweight, not all, but most. In fact, more than 60 percent of my clients came to me so I can help them lose weight. The other 40 percent is a mixture of people who want to live longer, who want to look sexier, who want to add muscle to [...] Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...The Best Results ALWAYS Occur One Step Past Where Most People Give Up I just got back from the gym about 30 minutes ago, and I...Confessions of a Fit Millionaire — Part 2 Take 12-Steps Toward Lifelong Success Last week, we began our discussion about how to...Chris Guerriero: Stop Chasing Weight Loss Fads ‘Great Weight Loss Ideas’ almost ruined my life, so stop information overload from ruining...

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Take 12-Steps Toward Lifelong Success Last week, we began our discussion about how to be a healthy millionaire. This week, I’m going to give you the exact formula. Enjoy! Here’s the 12-step success formula many of my most successful clients follow faithfully: 1. Write out a top-five list daily, before going to bed. Make sure to include the top [...] Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Confessions of a Fit Millionaire – Part 1 It’s a fact that you cannot have true abundance in ANY area of your...The Best Results ALWAYS Occur One Step Past Where Most People Give Up I just got back from the gym about 30 minutes ago, and I...5 Circles beats 3 Squares Americans have, by and large, distorted the golden rule of three square meals a...