Ask your clients to give themselves a point for each statement that describes them:
I don't currently smoke.
I'm physically active.
I drink alcohol in moderation.
I eat at least 5 fruits/veggies every day.
(And isn't it interesting that maintaining a "healthy weight" doesn't show up on the list?)
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Several folks asked about the kit of healthy lifestyle tools and materials. Here are some pix.
You've heard of Alli, right? It's the new over-the-counter weight loss drug that offers "intestinal leakage" if you continue eating a high-fat diet while taking the drug.
I happened to visit a local mall this weekend and was astonished and fascinated to see Alli being marketed with the fanfare normally reserved for movies. It's all part of the "Alli Tour" (yes, that's what they're calling it) - coming soon to a shopping mall near you.
Huge banners hung all over the mall, as you'll see below (these images are cropped a bit to fit - just click them to see the full image):
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I don't need to see the statistics. I grew up in Mississippi - where a third of the population is now obese.
I've always thought that we'd know the tide had turned in favor of common sense and good health when cartoon characters promoted fruits and veggies instead of sugary cereals and junk food.
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We constantly discuss the pros and cons of junk food makeovers and "faux" fast foods.
OK, if I ever criticized McDonald's I take it all (well, most of it) back.
I love hot and spicy food. One of the best things about living in Dallas-Fort Worth is going to ZestFest every year.
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