It is easy to think that poor nutrition and lack of exercise are everyone else’s problem but the truth of the matter is that 68% of American adults are overweight and obese.

This means I’m probably overweight or obese.

Instead of having me weigh myself and post the results here-- I think it would better serve us to have a true discourse about what we can do in our own lives to eat well and live an active life.

I understand there is a role for government…or not http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQMJJAaY-3g

But as I was saying to my husband yesterday…if as a health care provider, I can’t manage to create a healthy lifestyle knowing the medical benefits-- then how can I expect those who are more disconnected with the downstream consequences to get off the couch?

Reasonable diet?-- I’m lucky, my food allergies keep me from eating deep fried cheese and pizza-- check.

Exercise routine? When I am not full tilt at work I practice Bikram yoga 3-5 days a week--check.  (If you had asked two months ago this would have been a different story.)

What specific and tangible suggestions do you have for people who are honestly looking to change their life so that they are in “smaller” company?