A Perfect Time To Get Up And Go
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Are you a couch potato? Are you one of those people who can't get enough of watching TV and eating chips? If so, you are like a lot of people in United States.
In fact, the problem may be worse than it was 15 years ago because people don't just sit around and eat while watching TV anymore. They also eat while on social networking sites like Facebook or surfing the Internet. They eat while playing video games and they're doing it at younger ages.
This is not the only cause of obesity in our country but it is certainly playing a large role. I'm not saying that social networking and video games are a bad thing but what I am saying is that we need to be smart.
We definitely need to encourage exercise and proper diet and proper portions. We are in the middle of the summer. It is a perfect opportunity to get outside and exercise especially later in the day when it's cooler and you're not under direct sun.
The temptations to stay indoors and not exercise our greater and we need a more concerted effort to not fall into this trap.
Reported By Dr. Brian McDonough, KYW Newsradio Medical Editor
