In my opinion technology has not helped this society lose any weight. With all the new technologies like the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, HDTV, TiVo, and the PC (just to name a few). The one game system that I think is starting to change the way people look at exercise is the Wii, it allows you to get some exercise BUT not enough that you need in your daily life. Parents and children just need to get out and do more things! Take a family walk, play a pick up game of basketball, or something athletic for the whole family! Take some time out of your busy lifestyle, drop the coffee and just go do something family fun outdoors.
As for the government, they should be cracking down on schools. 3/4 OF SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES DON'T HAVE A GYM CLASS! I am from Minnesota and we were required to take a gym class until 11th grade with the option of a sport also! Its a rediculous claim to hear that some schools "don't have time for physical activity" The government should require all schools have at least 45 minutes of physical activity a day! Also regulate the foods being cooked in schools. The high school I go to has all healthy options. They bake almost all of the food they make and offer lots of fruits and veggies with lunch. No frying. There are only diet soda, milk and water machines. Soup and salad bar almost everyday. Giving a variety of choices. The government needs to look into school and actually see what is happening to the future people who are going to be running this country! Its so sad to see a 5 year old who weights 80lbs!
The US has become this way because we all have decided that physical activity is no longer important, McDonalds and Burger King replace home cooked meals for dinner now! People: it only take 30 minutes to make dinner at home. Take the time to feed your family the right nutrition in the proper food servings!
My tips are:
1. Get your physical activity whether it be going on a 20 minute walk everyday or doing a hard cardio workout at the gym.
2. Eat healthy! Meals are not that hard to make, eating right will keep your body feeling refreshed and in top condition
3. GET SLEEP. With the fast paced lifestyle we have seemed to have adopted over the last 10-20 years get your sleep. At least 8 hours. Getting sleep will make you feel energized and ready to start a new day!