If there was ever a two-word objective that people desperately want (after “winning lotto”), it’s the secret to “staying motivated.” Sure, we start off the year on fire to reach our food and fitness goals, but where is that spark come February? Or March?… or heck, this Friday? Those of us who struggle with consistency may wonder if it’s even possible to meet our long-term health goals.
Yup! A good old movie that’s educational (and often riveting) regarding health. It’s surprising to me how many health “super stars” have indeed watched not just one, but several documentaries. They may even re-view the same one numerous times so that the knowledge is imparted into their “DNA” so to speak. They will say things like, “Watching that was a turning point for me and my family…even my husband who I deemed impossible to change.” And while one documentary usually sticks in their minds the most, upon further questioning, I find they have often watched well over six different health documentaries, including the decade old Super-Size Me.
If these food documentaries have helped so many, and you are content to sit, watch and be entertained, then what are you waiting for? With internet streaming, to include Amazon Prime, Google Play and Netflix, these movies are very easy to find, either for free or for a nominal single view charge. (Or, check with your local library’s DVD collection!) What documentaries am I talking about? Here’s a list to get you started, with a brief review of the content of each.
This documentary precisely uncovers the amount of sugar our nation consumes and provides arguments for what needs to be done about it. Narrated by Katie Couric, the film follows a group of families battling to lead healthier lives and reveals why the conventional wisdom of “eat right and exercise” is not ringing true for millions of people struggling with diabetes, childhood obesity and other serious conditions. Read a much more extensive REVIEW by Krista, my EatRealAmerica.com partner.