According to the U.S. Office of Minority Health, 4 out 5 African American women are overweight or obese. That is a very alarming statistic! Then I thought about it, most of my friends are overweight. Matter of fact, every woman in my family, other than my fifteen-year niece, is overweight. The only adult woman in my family that wasn't over weight was my Aunt Linda that passed in May. She was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer 4 years ago, and was given months to live. She worked hard to increase her life span by changing her lifestyle and maintaining her healthy eating habits. The doctor always told her, she managed because of how healthy she was physically. It provided additional motivation to get healthy and stay healthy. I don't want to be another statistic and don't want others to be either.
I think I am going to start focusing on changing that statistic. Will you guys help?
It is my mission to recruit 5 women to join me in getting healthy and staying healthy. Starting November 1st, you could take the steps to improving the quality of life. I know it is hard, I know you are scared, and I know it seems so much easier to stay overweight. Trust me I know exactly how you feel. Many people don't know what it means or how it feels to be overweight. They don't understand the pressure that it puts on your body and your mind. Now is the time for change. I spoke with my sister, and I am hopeful that I can get her to join in on the journey. Hit me up if you are willing to join in as well.
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