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Texan’s are Getting Fat! and This Fat Is Happening Fast!

April 13th, 2012

We have 7 billion people on earth and 2.3 billion are expected to be obese by 2015. Wow! Doctors are not telling people to lose weight because of some conspiracy to make money.

Doctors are letting people know that you should try and lose weight because you will die much earlier than you may otherwise want to.

Heart disease is the number one early killer by a long shot and cancer is way down there in 2nd place. The point is that cancer should not be the scary disease you try to avoid, it should be becoming a fat obese person.

I am in no way the skinny guy pointing the finger and neither are several of my relatives who have found themselves in the fat category. Most of us here in Texas can relate and by 2015 over 30% will be in the obese category. Not overweight, OBESE! ¡Ay, caramba!

In several examples in my own family we have seen a steady easy decline in becoming less fat and no longer obese.

That word obese sounds really bad! It should sound bad because it causes heart disease and if you want to die in your 40’s – 60’s depending on how long that fast working heart can hold out you just keep on eating that ice-cream my friend.

But don’t let this hard talk discourage you, I realize there are some very weird and bizarre completely out of this world psychological reasons why the ultra-obese can’t seem to break the habit of eating so much.

I am not about to pretend I understand these underlying deep psychological reasons that keeps people on the continual road of obesity. I feel for you and I admit I don’t have the answer for you and I don’t pretend to think it will be easy for you to change your lifestyle.

For many of us who are not ultra obese you should be thankful…you don’t have these psychological issues that morbidly obese people have to contend with. For you a simple high protein diet during breakfast, more protein for lunch and a low calorie dinner before 7 pm is all you need.

Combine this perfectly healthy diet with a workout routine of only 30 minutes a session 3 times a week and you have made some life changing habits.

So this is about all I have for you regarding being a fat Texan…most of us have been there including me. It isn’t just about trying to stay skinny and healthy but life is about much more than that…check out these very helpful tips for a much more fulfilling well rounded life. 30 Habits that will Change your Life

Also please come by Tony Cruz XTC Fitness & Sports, where I have been working out. I have lost 25 pounds, my sister in law has lost 42.4 pounds and my brother in law has lost 20 pounds.

Tyler, Texas Weight Loss

July 23rd, 2010

Tyler TX Weight LossThe battle of the bulge is one that almost every person in the United States is familiar with.  With obesity reaching epic proportions in the country, it’s no wonder the weight loss industry is as large as the mass sum of all the people wanting to lose weight.

The fact is, unfortunately, that many programs and products marketed to help with weight loss are nothing more than marketing schemes.  Knowing which programs work and which are scams is very difficult when schemers are so very creative pulling you into their products.

So how do you know which weight loss methods in Tyler, Texas are methods that will give you positive results?  Simply speaking, there are no “wonder pills” that will make you drop 20 pounds in a week, nor are there any healthy quick fixes for obesity.  Weight loss takes time if it is done right.  Anyone in Tyler, Texas that promises you miraculous results in a short period of time is only after your money.

The most efficient and proven method for weight loss in Tyler, Texas and everywhere is adopting a healthy diet and exercise routine.  While some of the weight loss supplements available do help some, none will give the desired results on their own.  Most of these supplements are designed either to suppress the appetite, stimulate the metabolism for energy, or both.  Without a good diet and exercise program, however, weight loss will be minimal and nothing will be done for muscle tone.

Kick start your workout routine and weight loss goal by trying a group exercise class. You may not have the will power to start out with but in a group you will find it: Visit the Tony Cruz XTC Fitness & Sports location: Map Website Blog

Tony Cruz XTC Fitness & Sports
7922 S. Broadway Tyler, TX 75703 (903) 509-4269 ‎

Wired Zip- Line Challenge Course in Canton TX

July 19th, 2010

            A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article on NY- TX Zip Line Adventures, east of Athens. Well I just discovered that there is yet another such business in our area. Wired Zip- Line Challenge Course is located in Canton Texas, and is billed as the tallest and longest zip- line course in the state. Of the two courses that I’ve investigated, Wired seems the most developed. Their elaborately and sturdily built steel towers are something to see in and of themselves! And a couple of the towers are linked by heavy wooden suspension bridges. The total length of all the courses combined is around 3500 feet in length. Their wires courses and structures exceed the international standards established by the Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). (I’ve never heard of it either, but evidently this is the organization that certifies these sorts of adventure courses).

            Of course safety is the highest concern to Wired’s well trained staff. They take visitors through a short list of dos and don’ts, and give a short lesson on how to safely enjoy the experience. And there are guides present at every stage of the tour. At fifty five dollars a person Wired is slightly more affordable than NY- TX. Presumably there is some kind of group rate, but even for individuals they appear to offer a larger experience than their competitors. As of this summer Wired has increased its hours and are now open from Thursday through Sunday. It is recommended that visitors make reservations, particularly for groups, but walk ins are welcome.

            Admittedly I have yet to visit Wired, but based on the pics available on their site, the place looks really cool! The activity sounds surprisingly accessible. People of all ages have tried zip- lining from the age of ten and up. According to the site, the staff will assess the visitor’s physical condition at the time of the visit, but short of obesity or some other glaring physical issue, most people should safely qualify to participate.  Wired Zip- Line Challenge has been reviewed by the likes of Tylerites.com and Examiner.com and was recently chosen as an Editor’s Choice by Canopy Tours. As with NY- TX Zip- Line Adventures, I recommend visiting their website at http://www.ziptheusa.com/. To make reservations by phone, call Wired’s office at (903)567-2681. Lastly, check out my previous article also located on this site. Just look for the title: Tyler Area Zip- Lines.