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Our Nation is Addicted to Food, Fat, and Overconsumption

March 19, 2011 by

[HTML1] “WAKE UP AMERICA to our nation’s addictive ways that are harming our personal health and the health of our planet,” urges  Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of Issues on HLN.

A recovering alcoholic (with 15 years’ sobriety) and author of three books, including her most recent, Addict Nation, Velez-Mitchell’s book offers a 12 Step blueprint for people addicted to food, technology, alcohol, and over-consumption.  We can achieve health and replace guilt and anxiety about food and our weight with food and actions we feel good about.

Fun and Fit are excited to provide Velez-Mitchell an opportunity to share her directives, passion, and beliefs on how you can improve your health and feel good — actually even BETTER– than you do now.

“Obesity is an addiction, not a lifestyle choice or result of being big-boned.””Salt, fat, and sugar all are addictive to the point that our taste buds cannot appreciate subtle flavors like fruits and nuts.”

“People are trapped in unhappiness and habits they cannot get out of and my hope is that my own experience can help others.”

“Overcoming our overconsumption needs intervention if we are to have an awakening to better health and happiness. And this is a process, not an event.”

“Eating better and overcoming our addictions will actually SAVE money.”

How and why do we go from step one — avoiding fast food just for today, to step ten — becoming a vegan who embraces a better life? Jane’s book, Addict Nation and our interview take us through her blueprint.

“Look at shifting from addictions and bad habits as an ‘adventure’, not a ‘giving up'” as she puts it. From alcoholic and consumer to vegan and Bikram yoga practitioner, Velez-Mitchell’ will inspire and engage you. So listen in, then go read her book!

More about Jane Velez-Mitchel
Jane Velez-Mitchell is host of the nightly news show, Issues on HLN and is often seen commenting on high-profile cases for CNN, Court TV, E! and other national news shows. A recovering alcoholic, she is the author of New York Times bestseller, iWant: My Journey from Addiction to Overconsumption to a Simpler, Honest Life, a second book, Secrets Can be Murder, and the book we discuss in this episode of Fun and Fit. You can find Addict Nation at Amazon or AddictNation.org.

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Identical twins and fitness pros Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA and Alexandra Williams, MAhave been in the fitness industry since the first aerobics studio opened--with them--on the European continent back when leg warmers and thong leotards were the rage. Their fitness experience spans 3 decades on land, sea, and airwaves.

Kymberly has taught fitness on 4 continents in 4 languages for 30 years to more than 10,000 exercisers. She is former faculty at University California Santa Barbara (UCSB) in the Department of Exercise & Sport Studies. IDEA, the International Association for Health and Fitness Professionals tapped her to serve as the inaugural editor for Fitness Edge, a publication devoted solely to group exercise leaders. Finally she knew enough people in the exercise world that she became a three-time nominee and finalist for IDEA’s Program Director of the Year award.

Kymberly also worked the mind attaining a Master's Degree in English. Her true specialty was conducting business writing seminars and helping professionals communicate more effectively in the business world. From hosting an international fitness TV program to serving as grammar expert on a live show, Kymberly has led, moved and grooved with energy and good grammar for all.

Alexandra has been teaching, presenting and writing about fitness for over 25 years (since she was 7 and 1/2)! Currently on staff in the Exercise Studies Department at UCSB, she is also a contributing editor and writer for IDEA Health and Fitness Association's many publications. As an international presenter, Alexandra enjoyed her honeymoon in Venezuela after judging their national fitness championships.

Alexandra has her advanced degree in counseling, which qualifies her to ask nosy questions of her two teens. Combining her love of words and the microphone, she has also had a successful run as a radio presenter, emcee and comedian. She loves to work, so she also writes for her blog and is a frequent guest contributor to a variety of blogs about business and health.

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