Are you kidding? Half of my family is Eastern European (Czech), and they had what we call unhealthy diets for years. I mean, don't get me wrong: I love my family to bits, but you can't imagine the stuff they eat. The stuff that I was fed as a kid, that lead to me having weight issues up to this day. And yeah, the girls are gorgeous when they're 20, but come look again when they're 45.
They're not as excessively obese as the Americans, but give them 30 years as prosperity rises...
Eastern Europe is a big place my friend. I was referring to countries like Estonia/Poland etc. I can dig what your saying tho, this fast food culture will take over the Eastern EU countries soon, it's inevitible. I believe even China is starting to have issues. It's such a simple problem to solve too. When I were young me and my mates would look forward to set school meals and this is why we don't find decent food boring now. The trouble is the kids these days get fed crap from an early age.
Failing that...just make them do 3 years in the forces. The NCO's won't stand for any weakness. We used to get 4 meals a day and it was never an issue.
they won't do you that much good in the forces if they're obese by age 16. No matter how hear you shout at them, by that point thy will -not- be able to physically keep up. It needs to start at a much younger age...
Despite what Jon says in the 2nd video, the US is almost alone in the percentage of obesity. Maybe this is a signal for americans to look at their beliefs about life and the world. Is there a connection between the insatiable hunger for food and the insatiable hunger for money, and geographical expansion? Is there a connection between the above and producers promoting processed food against honesty or caring for their fellow men and just for the dollar? The leaner your Mind the happier u'll be.
Well, we DEFINITELY lead the world in obesity for a first-world nation, that's for sure. Obesity however is rising in 62% of the world, and that excludes poverty-stricken nations.
Indeed, we can learn a lesson from our European friends and others on how to live more reasonably. Re: the connection between food and greed? Perhaps. But I think it's more cultural norms. Most Americans are not stuck in the mindset of, say, Manifest Destiny. ; )
Not necessarily food and greed - but food and consumption rates. obesity is rising in Europe too - and in countries like Japan, too - where it was almost unheard of 50 years ago.
The sad thing is, that fattening food are ofen easier and cheaper to come by than healthy foods - because of mass production!
After 3 long attempts to get the link to work I gave up. It could be on my end, don't know. Also dummy proof (me)the instructions on how to find thte link. Be very explicit; upper right corner etc.
All the more reason why everyone has to not only get in shape to lose weight, but learn what real health is and take measures to attain it. Not just diet and exercise, but breathing, meditation, and real nutrition including supplementation which can go a long way to helping to make up for the lack of nutrients in all foods, even organic natural foods.
there are some people who loving being big, huge sometimes. I know I do. At 270 pounds I'm very happy. ^^
10blood 1 year ago
As a Brit i can confirm things are steadily getting worse here too.
If you travel to Eastern European countries it's a different story.
They have descent diets and thier women are fit as fuk.
29Gixxer 2 years ago
Yep... unfortunately it's becoming a world-wide pandemic.
jonbensonfitness 2 years ago
@29Gixxer
Are you kidding? Half of my family is Eastern European (Czech), and they had what we call unhealthy diets for years. I mean, don't get me wrong: I love my family to bits, but you can't imagine the stuff they eat. The stuff that I was fed as a kid, that lead to me having weight issues up to this day. And yeah, the girls are gorgeous when they're 20, but come look again when they're 45.
They're not as excessively obese as the Americans, but give them 30 years as prosperity rises...
Kayelle1980 1 year ago
Eastern Europe is a big place my friend. I was referring to countries like Estonia/Poland etc. I can dig what your saying tho, this fast food culture will take over the Eastern EU countries soon, it's inevitible. I believe even China is starting to have issues. It's such a simple problem to solve too. When I were young me and my mates would look forward to set school meals and this is why we don't find decent food boring now. The trouble is the kids these days get fed crap from an early age.
29Gixxer 1 year ago
Failing that...just make them do 3 years in the forces. The NCO's won't stand for any weakness. We used to get 4 meals a day and it was never an issue.
29Gixxer 1 year ago
@29Gixxer
they won't do you that much good in the forces if they're obese by age 16. No matter how hear you shout at them, by that point thy will -not- be able to physically keep up. It needs to start at a much younger age...
Kayelle1980 1 year ago
Yes, and "normal food" ie. just fruit and veggies off a field,or hormone-free meat is less accessible and more expensive than junk food.
Kayelle1980 1 year ago
wow, what a video (both). Scary, but it's true. Keep it coming Jon.
ttramone 2 years ago
Despite what Jon says in the 2nd video, the US is almost alone in the percentage of obesity. Maybe this is a signal for americans to look at their beliefs about life and the world. Is there a connection between the insatiable hunger for food and the insatiable hunger for money, and geographical expansion? Is there a connection between the above and producers promoting processed food against honesty or caring for their fellow men and just for the dollar? The leaner your Mind the happier u'll be.
eitanraviv 2 years ago
Well, we DEFINITELY lead the world in obesity for a first-world nation, that's for sure. Obesity however is rising in 62% of the world, and that excludes poverty-stricken nations.
Indeed, we can learn a lesson from our European friends and others on how to live more reasonably. Re: the connection between food and greed? Perhaps. But I think it's more cultural norms. Most Americans are not stuck in the mindset of, say, Manifest Destiny. ; )
Thanks for the comment!
jonbensonfitness 2 years ago
@jonbensonfitness
Not necessarily food and greed - but food and consumption rates. obesity is rising in Europe too - and in countries like Japan, too - where it was almost unheard of 50 years ago.
The sad thing is, that fattening food are ofen easier and cheaper to come by than healthy foods - because of mass production!
Kayelle1980 1 year ago
Mother abuses obese child is the name of the second video.
vtowncc 2 years ago
Actually it's not... the second part is totally different.
Just cut and past the link into your browser field
jonbensonfitness 2 years ago
Link doesn't work when clicked on. Single clicked or double clicked.
desires4u2 2 years ago
Just cut and past the link into your browser field.
jonbensonfitness 2 years ago
After 3 long attempts to get the link to work I gave up. It could be on my end, don't know. Also dummy proof (me)the instructions on how to find thte link. Be very explicit; upper right corner etc.
jrc55lsc 2 years ago
Will-do... but the link appears to work fine. What happens when you click on it?
You can also just to go fit365online (d0t) com and login (or create your membership) and then watch the videos. Thanks!
jonbensonfitness 2 years ago
All the more reason why everyone has to not only get in shape to lose weight, but learn what real health is and take measures to attain it. Not just diet and exercise, but breathing, meditation, and real nutrition including supplementation which can go a long way to helping to make up for the lack of nutrients in all foods, even organic natural foods.
ChineseHealthFitness 2 years ago