Your Half-Fat Chance by 2030

America in Crisis: Half of Americans will be obese by 2030 in the current trend.


Obesity is now considered a health epidemic.

Consider these facts:

• Nearly two out of every three Americans are overweight or obese.
• One out of every eight deaths in America is caused by an illness directly related to overweight and obesity.
• In the current trend, half of Americans are projected to obese by 2030.
• In the year 2000, the total annual cost of obesity in US was $117 billion.
• Excess weight leads to an increase in type 2 diabetes. At least 17 million Americans have diabetes and another 16 million have pre-diabetes. Diabetes costs America $132 billion each year and can lead to eye disease, cardiovascular problems, kidney failure, and early death.
• The annual cost of obesity is $4879 for women and $2646 for men, respectively. (GWU Study)

Solution: Call for Lifestyle Change

If obesity is the problem, then proper nutrition through healthy eating and regular exercise provide the solutions.

Realistic goals can be set and achieved using consistency and moderation as the guide. Healthy diet with portion size control and daily exercise is the key to success. The fundamental fact of obesity prevention and optimal weight management lies in the metabolism and energy balance in calories.

Currently only about 5% of Americans participate in some type of regular daily exercise while two-thirds would be more motivated if advised by their doctors. I'm sure many Americans participate in TV watching or video game playing.

For an exercise and nutrition program to be successful, one would start low and go slow. Small success gives you more motivation to stay on it. A startup program would call for 30 minutes of low intensity physical activity initially three to five times a week.

In addition to overall health, lifestyle activity is effective in the prevention of treatment of a variety of chronic conditions. The benefits increase with incremental levels of exercise intensityand weight loss.

In a final note, here is the quote from the US Surgeon General Dr. Carmona in 2010 for us, fitness professionals in particularly, to take charge in making our healthy American goals a reality.

"As Surgeon General, I charge you to make healthy personal choices in your own lives, and to set good examples for all the children arond you. And, I ask yo to work with me to support our efforts to improve Americans' health literacy, to put prevention first, and to end our nation's obesity epidemic before it has a change reach into another generation of Americans."

Carey Yang is a certified personal trainer and fitness expert in Morris County, New Jeresy. He's the Health Columnist and Fitness Blogger for Patch - Morris Township and Morris Plains.

This blog post was originally published at http://morris.patch.com/blog_posts/your-half-fat-chance-by-2030

May 2011 Weight Loss, Diet and Heathy Living Newstter from New Jersey Celebrity Personal Trainer and Fitness Expert

Copyright 2010 Beyond Fitness Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved.     May 2011     In this Issue * Love Me or Hate Me as a Certified Biggest Loser(R) Pro Fitness Trainer? * Mind Over Body * Ask the Trainer: Abs Uncrunched * Anna Kournikova the next Biggest Loser trainer!? * Fitness Business Growth     Quick Links Client Testimonials Stress Management 5-Day Nutritive Cleanse Extreme Fat Loss Diet 100 Day Challenge      Follow Us Dear friend, Finally it's warming up here in New Jersey. We have heavy rain and wet weather for the spring, flooding and tornadoes in several towns. Oh, and the world in not ending. If you've been putting off exercising over the brutally cold winter and wet spring, it's time to start training before the summer is here.   Love Me or Hate Me as a Certified Biggest Loser® Pro Fitness Trainer Regardless of the divergent opionions among the fitness trainers, the Biggest Loser show contestants, TV audience and magazine, The Biggest Loser reality TV show earns the most inspiring and entertaining exercise and psychology show. Now I'm getting certified (licensed) as The Biggest Loser® Pro fitness trainer that I can legally use the brand and logo, and conduct online and in-person Biggest Loser training classes. The program is scheduled to launch sometimes in June/July. You can read more details in the press release. Read The Press Release Mind Over Body?  Do you know your mind and thoughs can affect your body and strength? In other words, positive thoughts create high energy body. Negative thoughts and emotions put stress on your body. Watch a Cancer Wellness Expert demonstration using an applied kinesiology method called Muscle Test >>   Ask the Trainer: Abs Uncruched I was recently named Health Columnist and Fitness Blogger at Patch Media - a media network of hyperlocal sites covering 800 towns across America. It's a great opportuity for me to write and contribute to the community in health trends, fitness tips, exercise routines, weight loss strategies, lifestyle changes and healthy living. Read more about the news annoucement. "Ask the Trainer" is a new weekly column where I answer burning questions from the readers. Here is a Q&A about getting flat stomach for busy people short on time To their disappointment, after thousands of crunches, their mid-section don't seem to deflate at all. Read More in Ask the Trainer Q&A Breaking News: Tennis star Anna Kournikova is confirmed to join NBC hit show "The Biggest Loser" next season as the fitness trainer. She will replace Jillian Michaels next season. Do you think Anna is a qualified trainer (even if she's one)? Let me know what you think. Read more and Leave your comment. Fitness Business News: Yes, we are officially expanding from Morris County to nearby towns in Sussex, Passaic, Essex and Somerset County areas. I have new trainer on board cover different areas and time that I personallly wouldn't be able to serve. I was once driving as far as 30 miles to Somerset county. Even the usual 10 miles of driving distance could become a time and profit-killer although I make sure my iPod is loaded with personal development mp3 and pump-up music. If you're nearby or have friends and family interested in stepping up for fitness trainining and getting in shape, click on the left button to schedule a complimentary fitness consultation.  In a final note, I encourage you to start taking actions if you want to be beach-body ready! It's never too late. You can start anytime, anywhere. You're more than welcome to forward this eNewsletter to your friends or family and sign up for FREE "Jump-Start Your Body" e-Course at http://www.beyondfitnesssolutions.com/. To your health, Carey Quick Links: Client Testimonials | Stress Management | Cleanse & Detox | Fat Loss Diet | 100 Day Challenge Copyright  2011  Beyond Fitness Solutions, LLC.  All rights reserved.

Aging Baby Boomrs Can Still Pack a Punch by Training with Senior Fitness Expert

Denville Personal Trainer Carey Yang designs a BoomerFitandTone™ training program to help baby boomers exercise safely and effectively, build total body strength and conditioning, and improve balance and prevent injuries.


DENVILLE, NJ -- December 6, 2010 -- Aging baby boomers now can learn from the best personal trainer and fitness expert on how to exercise safely, improve cardiovascular conditioning, build muscular strength and endurance, improve balance and flexibility, and prevent injuries through the BoomerFitandTone™ total body conditioning program.

“BoomerFitandTone™ is a total body conditioning Senior Fitness program borne of my years of training baby boomer clients to meet their ever changing needs and demands,” says Carey Yang, a certified personal trainer, fitness expert and the owner of Beyond Fitness Solutions, LLC based in Denville, New Jersey.

Americans are growing older and living longer. By the year 2030, approximately 21 percent (or 70 million Americans) will be over 65 years of age. As baby boomers start to reach retirement age, they are looking for ways to extend their longevity, rejuvenate their youth and improve their quality of life. Senior fitness is a growing new trend.

“Exercise in senior fitness is an important factor in preventing or at least slowing down many age-related declines in physical functions and performance,” Yang says. “In addition to losing weight and eating healthy, aging baby boomers are concerned about cardiovascular conditioning, muscular and bone strength, flexibility and balance.”

All these factors need to be taken into consideration altogether to help baby boomers improve overall health and senior fitness. Many baby boomers have pre-existing medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Medications may limit their exercise capacity. “It’s prudent for baby boomers to train with a fitness professional who understands their needs and has experience in developing an exercise program just for them,” says Yang.

“I have many baby boomer clients who enjoy modified kickboxing. They’re loving it! They feel powerful, strong and younger. They absolutely enjoy the workout without feeling that they are exercising,” Yang says. “This is the best gift I can give them.”

Yang advocates lifelong fitness and health. He offers a few tips for baby boomers to start an exercise program.

1. Consult an orthopaedic surgeon or sports medicine specialist if you have any prior sports or orthopaedic injuries.

2. Always warm up and stretch before any physical activity.

3. Train with a qualified fitness professional, at least in the beginning, to guide

4. Invest in good equipment and proper shoes.

5. Start slow and progress steadily.

6. Listen to your body.


About C. Carey Yang and Beyond Fitness Solutions, LLC

C. Carey Yang, Your Dream Body WorkoutXpertTM, is a certified personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor based in Denville, New Jersey. He provides in-home personal fitness training, backyard boot camp, wellness and lifestyle coaching, and fitness and weight-management seminar. He specializes in helping busy, working professionals who want safe, effective workouts with maximum results in minimum time. Yang is the creator of the 6-Step Dream Body BlueprintTM Body Transformation System.

To learn more about lifestyle and wellness coaching, personal fitness training and nutritional counseling and to sign up for a free monthly e-zine, receive free fitness and fat loss e-books, and schedule a complimentary consultation, visit http://www.beyondfitnesssolutions.com/.

He is also available for media interviews, providing a list of tips and articles, and presenting wellness and fitness seminar. Call 973-303-2424 or email Carey at BeyondFitnessSolutions.com.