Is Flab The Ultimate Confidence Killer?

IS FLAB THE ULTIMATE CONFIDENCE KILLER? Doctors and our own bathroom scales keep reminding us that we're getting heavier and unhealthier each year. A new study commissioned by Anytime Fitness finds that those extra pounds also take a toll on the emotional well-being of Americans. "The solutions are pretty simple: We need to make healthy diets and exercise programs more accessible to everyone," explains Anytime Fitness CEO, Chuck Runyon. WE LACK SELF-ESTEEM 35% obesity rate 35% of the American population is also obese. Source: CDC COINCIDENCE? WE THINK NOT. 1 in 3 respondents has a low or very low self-esteem. 57% 29% 53% 1 in 5 feel they aren't fit enough to be seen in a gym. Over half of the population dresses in a way to compensate for certain areas (or "cover up everything they can"). Women are much more likely to stress about body image. COMMON PROBLEM AREAS Body Area Most Challenged to Keep Fit 21% 4% women men hips and legs are an issue for women but not with men! stomach hips butt chest legs arms WE WANT TO BE FIT On the bright side, most survey respondents say they'd be eager to do something new if they lost weight-even if it's simply buying a new outfit. If you achieved optimal weight, what would you do first? walk around the house naked - 10% go on a blind date - 4% buy a new outfit - 57% wear a bikini - 22% have sex with the light on - 6% IMPROVE YOUR SELF ESTEEM Exercise improves your physical health but what often gets left out of the conversation are the immense benefits to your mental health! Benefits of Exercise V improved mood Exercise to Happiness Ratio better self-esteem focus on life V natural energy boost V better social life exercise Source: Mayo Clinic KANYTINME LFITNESS.