Go Home You’re Too Fat

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By Kac Young PhD, ND, DCH

obesityArt Caplan, from the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU, posted a story about a couple in New Zealand. A chef and his wife had emigrated to New Zealand 7 years ago from South Africa. The chef, when he arrived in New Zealand, was 5’6″ and weighed about 360 pounds. His wife was not obese. After about 6 years, they applied for a renewal of their right to stay and work and run their restaurant in New Zealand, but they were told that they had to leave. He was too fat.

The government’s position was that the chef was going to become a burden on their healthcare system. He and his wife, who isn’t fat, had to leave. They had lived in New Zealand for 7 years and no one had warned him. And, despite the fact that he had lost 50 pounds, the New Zealand government still said, “We are deporting you because you’re fat.”

New Zealand is a health-conscious country. Popular leisure activities include beach swimming, fishing, skiing, and hiking. Most New Zealanders take pride in their healthy, active way of life. In recent years New Zealanders have become more conscious of the need to moderate their sun exposure and high-fat diets. Restaurants now offer more varied and health-conscious cuisine. (1)

Like it or not, this is the wave of the future and many feelings will be hurt, many outraged and yet we can prevent embarrassment and rejection if we begin today.

We’ve all heard the phase “take responsibility for yourself,” and nowhere is this more critical than in health issues. If you are overweight get on a program that will help you manage your weight. You don’t have to set yourself up for unnecessary emotional distress.

I created Heart Easy a plan and program of recipes and healthy eating to ensure your longevity and cardio health. It begins with changing what you eat, reducing sodium, saturated fats and sugars, exercising and stopping smoking or excessive drinking. Not only does this plan help your heart, but it also helps prevent cancer, supports weight loss and stimulates overall health and well-being.

saladplateIf you want to become a healthier person, then use my experience as a former cardio patient and do what I did: Take hold of your health and your weight by declaring your resolve to shed the pounds and get healthier beginning today.

You’ll really see that can be easy, delicious and enjoyable and you’ll start feeling more energetic, happier and healthier right away.

(1) http://www.countriesquest.com/oceania/new_zealand/people_and_society/way_of_life.htm

Kac Young, a former television director and producer, has earned a Ph.D. in Natural Health and is a Doctor of both Clinical Hypnotherapy and Naturopathy. She is the author of 10 books. Heart Easy is a system of nutritionally sound, delicious meals that promote heart health, long life and taste great. Traditional recipes are turned into heart healthy meals that anyone can make. The health results are outstanding.