The inspo for this came from the incoming (At the time of making this) scrap on sugar tax on soft drinks within the UK, which I keep being asked for my thoughts on.
Whether it happens or not, I want to invite you to think about some things, from what I’m going to say.
If you got children great, if you don’t but plan to, I would still invite you to think about it, then I’ll throw some questions at you, which you can answer in the comments.
Could the governments do more to ensure our health is better ?
Should the government control what we eat and don’t eat ?
Can we trust the government to make the right choice for our own health ?
Liz even said that she does not want the UK to be living in a nanny state & we have far more important things to be doing like building roads rah, rah rah.
So with all I have said up top for you to answer, what does it really matter if I can buy a coke and get one free vs when I can just buy two anyway ?
If I buy one it’s still unhealthy, it’s still trash, are we ready to face the fact that coke or any other fizzy drink is making us sick?
How would you feel if all fizzy drinks were not sold anymore?
The very little that ban did in the UK, was just trying to put a plaster of a wound that needs stitches.
As a whole when it comes to this fizzy drinks, we are bleeding out, just like we are as a whole with junk food and many other topics.
They have really made the drinks less sugary and with less harmful ingredients to our bodies as time goes on, however, trash is still trash…
It’s still very unhealthy for us, like I said it’s like putting a plaster over a wound that needs stitches.
This also was not out of the goodness of their hearts either, they got caught, the public got wiser and then they had to act!
I’m talking about the food industry, one of their goals is profits, just like governments no ?
So we will all just eat what we want right?
Then, when the doctor tells you what he likes, you get mad & upset, but what were you expecting if you are eating and drinking in unhealthy ways ?
If I switched the substances from added sugar to crack, your feelings would change, but both are addictive, one kills you faster than the other, but so what if you still die early because of it!
Some of you are still waiting on the culture to change, in other words, to wait for your closets ones to make the change and others you don’t know, until you change, like sheep.
When I say sheep, you could be just in fear, or don’t trust yourself & if I do this, and I’m in the minority others will say things, even those who are close to me, AKA= Care what others think & say too much.
If you wait on that before you change, your body might be beyond repair, or it takes a long time for it to be healthy and thriving again, if at all!
The culture only changes when you do, it takes each of us, until the minority becomes the majority, no?
So regardless if you change or stay stuck, it will change, I’m only telling those that are eating and drinking unhealthy, to get to work now on cleaning up yourself, as when the tide turns you’re going to drown.
Hospitals are short-staffed (Pandemic years & all) To be honest even before then the numbers were falling, but not like this!
Doctors are telling you to your face, don’t see me, look after yourself, we are too busy rah rah rah, fobbing you off telling you just go to the chemist and buy some pills for mostly everything, not all but too much as an escape from solving the real cause which is on a case to case bases no ?
When more minds switch to the healthy living, which more are doing, but still it needs to be a lot more, you will see how you’re treating yourself with such disrespect by putting such trash into your insides, like a lot did in 2020.
A lot of you are starting to have free time, to think for yourself, see that the governments don’t give a damn about your health.
In some cases ,they are working with those that want to take you off the earth, so they can have fewer humans on the earth, if you know you know!
A lot of you were joining in with the many exercise videos that were going on in lockdown online, many stuck with that & many more went back to their old habits again, but both instances the rest did it, so you went along like a sheep.
Those that thought for themselves and looked at both sides, went to the side of health and stayed there, those that just went along because everyone is doing it, a like a trend vanished from the gym, or from their own home workouts, as you never had no reason bigger than the next man/ woman was doing it too & you never thought for yourself.
I find that many that I speak with, via work purposes or just in life, when those that don’t think for themselves fail, they like to blame others.
This is when they attack the government, who don’t get it twisted deserve every bit of it, as they are no saints, but had you chosen to stop following the Joneses, think for yourself and focus on why you should better your own health & trust yourself vs what sugar addicts & the government say for you to do, you would have a fair balance of both sides, then you live or die by your choice.
This is why I don’t agree with those that choose to live unhealthy life, however, I very much respect those that when the doctor tells them you are sick with w.e, they don’t start pointing fingers, and they ‘this is on me, I live and die by the sword’.
I don’t respect those that start crying, after abusing your body for years and years, scoffing at those that choose to better their health and derail them, then start having a fit & pointing the finger at everyone else other than the one who consumed all of that trash in the first place.
All of this is just you as an individual person, what about those of you that have kids/ want them?
Below is for some things for you to think about……
For a period of time, everything that you do your kids will pick up on.
They are relying on you no?
Does it make more sense that the more good habits you have, the more likely it is that it will rub off on your kids ?
How do you feel/ how would you feel if your kid weighed like 18 to 20 stone of lard & had 2 chronic diseases before he/she/they… Made it to high school ?
Well for example in the USA more the 40% of the kids do!
So, what I’m talking about here is very real, & that is nothing short of a disgrace, your habits in what you eat matters, they don’t buy their own meals for the week, months, years you do…
You see when it’s someone you love, we can see and be like do this and do that, but you have no place to do so, if you yourself are in bad shape, even if what you’re saying is right, be about what you preach to others.
Those that struggle to get respect from their kids, are on the most part hypocrites, whether you agree or disagree with me on how I’m living, or what I eat, at least I will be respected that I do what I’m preaching…
If you’re telling your kids to not eat candy, and you’re eating candy all day, your kids are going to have no respect for you. You cannot shout your way, strike fear & think that’s the way I’m going to get it, when your back is turned they plotting against your poor ruling, all because your bad habits are dying slow.
Until you get overthrown, in years to come you don’t see it coming, more fool you, as any kid would tell you on the most part they give respect, without needing to be promoted by no one, it’s auto as their father and mother get that just in life outside their four walls anyway, that’s what you get when your words and actions are in synch.
I want to hear from parents that have a solid relationships with their kids, and do what I just described, some of y’all need to feel this to your core!
The government do not have your kids’ health at the center of their minds, but you do no ?
Most of you don’t even trust your government, or trust them one bit, no ?
This is why you must be the one to take full accountability for your child’s health, instill healthy Habits, and be surrounded by healthy choices, everything you do and how you act affects those around you no ?
How you smile at a stranger can change their whole mood, good or bad no ?
What you say to another can lift them up or bring them down, no ?
Let alone your own child, that spends most of his waking day seeing, hearing and learning from you no ?
I get it if you don’t have a clue yourself on what to eat, how do I do this healthy and that healthy, you are not born knowing, but you can learn bit by bit, this is why I’m here, so many tips up in here, all for you to better your health with.
THAT’S IT!
I’m really looking forward to hearing from you Di1’s in the comments, let me know how you feel/ the questions I asked within the post.
Until We Meet Again, Ciao
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This was very digestible, and I agree with you. The government could do a lot more of course, but we do need to look after ourselves.
We should be able to control what we eat and not be told, however some so called foods should not be even on the shelf.
I’m cutting down on soda for sure, but I’m getting used to my daily water intake of 8 glasses as you taught me to do, and the constant toilet breaks, is hard but I’m getting there.
Thank you for your help.
Thank you so much for this comment, yeah some trash should not be shelved.. I’m glad to hear you are cutting back on soda!
Aha, trust me it get’s easier and your boy will adjust to it & you’re welcome Billy.
How can anyone argue with this logic ? I’m looking deep within myself and my family, I need to do better, now I’m choosing to learn more about what I’m eating, thanks to you that is!
Aw Dane, this was nice of you… Thank you for the comment.
My kids respect me as I tell them about their five a day and I also eat it with them. Even if they don’t like vegetables, they can see I put the effort it in, so you’re absolutely right.
Thanks Kiran for sharing this with us, I’m glad a real life example is being shared with us 🙂
Thank you for this!
You’re welcome.
It’s true and I do a lot of those bad things you speak of I wont lie, but I am working on myself, as you know I’m doing a lot of cardio, but my food habits still need work, but I can’t fault you for speaking the truth here.
Yeah I do know Ashton, you’re moving and that’s most important, the habits will kick in, you need to stay consistent & that’s coming
thanks for sharing your thoughts.
My kids never like to eat healthy anyway, but they never moan or complain about it.
Why you may ask, as we all get stuck in, and I’m proud of that and they give me respect.
Got to love it Rory, well done.
I agree, I look after my children with what they eat, and hope when they grow up they carry on eating food from mother nature.
I think that life would be boring without some form of unhealthy treats, but would I want to give my child the same thing, knowing what it’s doing to them?
How you explained it no, however I would like my child to make there own choices, but I think you was talking about very young children right ?
This has got me and my wife talking again, so thanks bud.
You see when it’s not you how you mind changes, you already know haha.
Yeah, the very young, but I’m glad it got you and your wife talking!
Thank you!
We cannot trust the government at all, we must all do our best to learn, this is why I’m glad to be here.
Big up!
My children show me respect as respect is given back to them, they don’t argue with me about what we eat, as we all eat nearly the same every time.
Well said Eleanor.
I think we should be able to have full control of what we eat, we need to set the example for our children you’re right, if fizzy drinks should not be around, then what about alcohol ?
This was about young kids Myla, I’m not aware of children in their massas being fed wines, spirits & beers before they have
all their own adult teeth.
I’m going to work so hard to improve on all of this.
Ok 🙂
My kids hated eating healthy when they was young, but still ate it anyway and now they thank me later on in life, as they are set up for life. I always felt respected, but they would have tantrums, but after I calmed them down it was fine.
Thank you for sharing this with us Kyra 🙂
Good questions, I need more time to think about this, but you’ve really sparked a conversation I need to be having with my husband.
Thank you Linda.
I don’t have all of the answers, but I believe that we should be in charge of what are kids eat. I would hate the governments to do that for us, I really loved your points too.
For sure, thanks for the love.
I watch a doc about how bad coke is for your body to be drinking, it makes women really ill especially over times, I’ve started drinking more water ever since.
Yeah, it’s very bad for both genders, but even worse so for women… Nice to hear that Fern, your water intake is important 🙂
I have a solid relationship with my kids, they respect me just like what said as I practice what I preach too, this was all very wise and I agree with you.
Thanks Lois for letting us know, and thank you for you kind words!
Yes they could do more to help us, but I don’t really want them to as they have shown when they step in, things get a lot worse.
You’re right Sabrina 🙂
I would be gutted if fizzy drinks were no longer sold, I should be able to choose what I want to drink, I would give my child if I had one to drink too, but I do see where you’re coming from, I just love fizzy drinks too much to stop now.
Well at you were honest about your reason, I can respect that.
The food and drinks they pour loads of sugar in is killing our youth, and then they grow old and sick like me, I hope they take in what you say, you’re a good lad with good morals about health, you should be proud of yourself.
Thank you so much Bobby for your kind words 🙂
This a lot to take in, I’m going to really think about this, but your points are on point!
Thank you.
You’re right, I’m guilty of not doing so and blaming others, it’s really me that cares the most about them, they made me cry, I need to do more.
At least you are aware, that’s the first step Sally! Keep learning and applying & you’ll be good, be proud you can see,
not many do.
I give my kids lots of options and they still choose unhealthy meals, what can I do ?
Give them 1 option, eat it or don’t eat, start there and when they become used to that, and they have certain foods they don’t like, like it’s really disgusting to them, then work on cutting that out, but a lot of times when you give option after option, they will kick up, they may even enjoy the same foods they are turning their nose at, they are still young, you got this Eric.
We need to take charge of our kids health, I can’t put my faith in the government.
Absolute magic, your way with words had me shouting lol.
LMAO!
Thank you James.
I liked this a lot, thanks for the share.
Np 🙂
I agree this has got to change.
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No we cannot trust them with our kids.
Facts.
Thank you for the share.
Thank you for reading.
Kids deserve so much better than the rubbish that is on sale, healthy food should be cheaper too.
I would jump for joy to see fizzy drinks not allowed to be bought.
Aha facts.
Too many sheep around to be honest.
Too many 🙂
Your words hit home to me, and that takes some doing good job!
Ahahaha.
I loved this.
Thank you for the love.
I don’t want the governments to control what I eat no.
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Thanks for this Karim.
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I need time to think about this, but I do need to look at myself first before blaming others about what my kids eat.
Thank you for your honesty.
I hope we can advance from eating junk food.
Same.
So happy that you’re back now, I’ve got some catching up to do.
Thank you, we’ve been back for a min now.
Facts.
Thanks.
I would prefer to keep things as they are.
Wow, ok.
We should not be controlled at all, we should have the choice.
True.
This is really good.
Thank you.
I was against it, but now I agree with you.
Oh ok, thanks for letting me know.
Very true.
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Makes me want to cry how you said all of this, I feel really guilty.
Aww, don’t be.. at least you are aware to change now.
No, we should control.
Ditto.
What a legend.
Lol, thank you!
You’re right, but normally I’m too lazy.
At least you had the guts to say it!