(PIC)'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise' as the old saying goes. Without good health, the rest doesn't really matter. Scotland County and Laurinburg placing 2nd to last in the latest State rankings is but one more sign that we're headed in the wrong direction and change is needed.

Are more government funded consumer education programs the answer? Does government need to pass more rules? Do we need more government regulations? The fact is: Good Health largely depends upon decisions we make every day as individuals. Today, healthy lifestyle choices are only a few keystrokes away. The Internet is filled with great information and tips on how to life healthier, longer and for less money too.

One of the best ways we've found to successfully implement desired change is to look ourselves as if we were a very large ocean going oil tanker. Between the time the captain orders the helmsman to change the ship's course and the desired course is achieved, the ship has traveled at least six miles. If calamity is to be avoided, the captain must think far ahead.

It's no different for us. If we desire to make positive change, like losing weight, but try to change course too fast, we're likely to fail. Our weight is almost 100% dependent upon the number of calories we take in day, versus the number of calories we expend through exertion. If we take in more than we expend, we will gain weight, if the same, we will maintain our weight, if less, we will lose weight.

There are numerous ways to take in fewer calories over time.      <span style="color: #0000ff;">
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