OK, so that was not the most appealing topic headline in the world, but I bet it got your attention.
I have this terrible fear that people must think I am Mr. Have-No-Fun, and that I take great pleasure in chastising people for going out and having a few drinks or a plate of nachos. Trust me, I am not that guy. Anyone who has spent some time with me on the weekend can attest to that!
I do think that most people are just unaware of unhealthy habits and behaviors that they are participating in, so I try to point them out. It is not because you should completely avoid them. It is so you can compensate for them and make informed choices.
For example, let's say you are going to take a trip to the Bahamas with that beautifully tanned body of yours. You are sitting by the pool and decide to have a margarita. It is just one drink, so how bad could it be?
Bad. One margarita can have more calories than eating one and a half Big Mac's from McDonald's. And, if you are like me, you rarely stop with just one. Read this article, but you might want to sit down first...
The Six Most Fattening Summer Cocktails Newsweek By The Numbers Newsweek.com
I am not giving up margaritas. I just know that I am going to have to get my butt down to the fitness center to compensate for it. I also might try some adult beverages that are lower calorie alternatives.
I will have another margarita and make up for it later, and that is because I am armed with the information I need to make a decision of whether or not it is worth it. Seek out information about everything you consume and the activities you participate in. In today's free-information environment, ignorance is no excuse for being fat.
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