The sumo lifestyle
Ever wonder how sumo wrestlers get so big? I have and did a little research and found some commonalities:
- Skip breakfast.
- Do little to no cardio.
- Their first meal is lunch.
- Eat processed food.
- Drinks their calories (i.e. soda, beer, and other booze - damn near everything but water)
- Dinner is their largest meal.
Does this sound familiar? Unfortunately I bet it does. I'm sure you know someone who chooses to follow this lifestyle.
Sadly more than 32% of Americans are obese and an additional 30% are overweight. Girth, without a doubt, is more prevalent in the United States than any other country.
According to the USA Today: The total economic cost of overweight and obesity in the United States is $270 billion per year while the cost in Canada is about $30 billion a year, a new study shows.
The $300 billion total cost in the United States and Canada is the result of: increased need for medical care ($127 billion); loss of worker productivity due to higher rates of death ($49 billion); loss of productivity due to disability of active workers ($43 billion); and loss of productivity due to total disability ($72 billion), said the Society of Actuaries (SOA).
An SOA online survey of 1,000 adults found that 83% would be willing to follow a healthy lifestyle program if they received incentives from their health insurance plan.
That said, what does your company's wellness program look like? How are you helping your workforce live a happier, healthier life? If you can't honestly answer these questions it may be time to give us a call.
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About the Author
Ryan Blanck, CPF, CPT
Ryan, Deviate's founder, is the world's only dual Certified Professional Facilitator and Certified Personal Trainer. His primary clients are visionary leaders, high-performing teams, and accomplished athletes and entertainers.
He is a member of the International Association of Facilitators, American Council on Exercise (ACE), and IDEA Health and Fitness Association. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Freestyle Foundation, a national life-style non-profit, and is a national spokesperson for ACE.
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