Weight or Health, what do you value most?

The thought that more women value their looks over their health did not really surprise me, but I am wishing it wasn’t the case.

MSNBC Poll: Women value weight over physical health
Half dislike their weight, a third unhappy about body condition, survey finds

There’s a big disconnect between body image and true physical condition, an Associated Press-iVillage poll suggests. A lot of women say they’re dieting despite somehow avoiding healthy fruits and veggies. Many others think they’re fat when they’re not.

What Women (Really) Want: Healthier Habits or a Tummy Tuck? By: Cynthia Ramnarace

Yet only 8 percent of women actually eat the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables every day, according to the poll. The good news: Participants reported getting an average of 139 minutes of exercise per week, which is close to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans’ suggestion of 150 minutes—though it remains clear that exercise alone is not enough to control weight.

Without your health, what is there? Maybe you do not realize it, but Health is Beautiful!

Nothing is more beautiful than living a healthy life.
Health Is…Feeling good in my skin. Being slimmer than ever before. Getting exercise every single day.

Make a few simple choices today to live healthy.  Add some exercise to your day and a few extra fruits and veggies.  You will feel good when you give your body all the stuff it needs!