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Society in the US has been based on being able to congregate and exercise freedom through communicative contact based forums. As these forums change, via electronic developments, people are able to communicate on a global level. The extensive ability to communicate can encourage or shun productive analysis, and thus leaves the speaker perplexed with the ultimate question of what is the purpose and how does this get accomplished? Blogging has become the solution for many by enabling productive discussion, unless discussion is corrupted by ulterior motives. So, what are the motives that enhance productivity? Some are encouraged by the theory of sharing of ideas to cultivate understanding, while others are driven to blog to expose internal rants and anonymously "eavesdrop" on friends and foes which could eventually lead to something significant. Since there is usually more than one answer to any problem compiling and reviewing a variety of perspectives is necessary for resolution, and thus blogging is the appropriate course of action. Therefor the purpose of my blog is join the investigation of the topic of weight-loss.

The "health care crisis" has encouraged new studies and theories on the topic of health and the criteria for being healthy. While some are arguing that those leading unhealthy lifestyle (as determined by body fat percentages) should be paying more taxes and higher deductibles, others are claiming that obesity isn't a choice and therefore not punishable. These contrasting opinions are forming a segregation between the "fat" and "thin" with little or skewed scientific evidence.

Recently Gary Taubes, writer for the New York Times, wrote an article entitled "Health Warning: Exercise Makes You Fat;" the exact statement those sitting on their couch eating McDonalds want to hear. This article encompasses the ideals, values, and current increasing CVD statics of the future. As seen by new research on obesity in the US, which are now heavily influenced by the predisposition theory; obesity as a genetic disease a biological factor unrelated to lifestyle. Those endorsing this theory are also embracing Taubes's thoughts on exercise as an opposing weight-loss mechanism. Is there some evidence to these arguments on exercise and genetics or are these ideas being embraced in order to support a guilt free conscious while eating a 2,500 Cal snack at Wendy's? Although feeling less guilty about that unhealthy snack might decrease some stress allowing for better digestion, which may or may not effect the caloric intake, it is still apparent that those consistently waiting in line at Jack in the Box tend to have larger girth circumferences than those partaking in a veggie salad. And, the last time I was watching the Olympics I don't think anyone of the medalist had more than 12% body fat.

Working in health care has increased my exposure to the lack of knowledge on health circulating through the general public. After hearing excuse after excuse about family history, environmental issues, or any condition in which nobody seems to have any control over as a reason for their current seek in health care makes one a little insensitive to the fact that people are actually following the advice of Taubes. After 5 years working in physical therapy, I have seen a clear distinction between those that practice proper body awareness and diet and those incapable of performing exercise and how this directly relates to their recovery, future accidents or health problems, and their return rate to physical therapy. It's time to put down the Cheetos, pick up the carrots, and check in with reality.

Instead of tending to my usual work in fitness and physical therapy, I have dedicated time to seeking the disconnect between the fit and the obese. So, I will be spending most of time with obese children; high in risk for type II diabetes, heart disease, and possible fatalities. In attempts to discover: what is so difficult about working out and eating right? And in the meantime, continuing to research studies on the topic of weight-loss, by those positively and actively knowledgeable on the subject as opposed to those encouraging laziness and excuses for the overweight.

Future topics will include: determining body composition (techniques, fat percentages, and theories), health issues related to obesity, scientific and social theories on obesity, the biochemistry of diet and exercise, current events and politics of health and health care, and new discoveries related to obesity and fitness.