"Smoke & Mirrors"

March.2008

Have you ever gone to McDonald’s to fill your belly to the brim with your favorite high calorie conglomeration of vitamins and minerals? No? There is a reason why… Because no such thing exists. What does exist is artery clogging mounds of saturated fat disguised well in commercialized objects otherwise known as food. Objects that carry on the characteristics of food; smell, taste, touch, appearance, but are as deadly and lethal as a ballistic tip military bullet aimed at the left eyeball of a would-be assassin.  The only difference is a gunshot will kill you instantly as opposed to a long, slow, grueling process involving weight gain, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, and possibly diabetes.

Did I lose you? Do you have a glazed look on your face? Well, it’s better than a glazed doughnut in your mouth. Why is this relevant? Because every time you turn on the television, radio, or open the newspaper, you are bombarded with facts and figures about the obesity epidemic and how out of shape the nation has become. I’m sure this must sound at least somewhat familiar. I’m not exactly sure what the percentages are, but I do know they’re staggering. Actually, I’m lying, I do know… Approximately 65% of the population is overweight or obese and 85% does not adhere to exercise guidelines. That was as of yesterday. I’m sure those numbers just crept up a half percentage point.

What does this tell you other than the fact that I may sound a bit over the top? (I sure do ask a lot of questions don’t I)? It tells me that the world is ready for a paradigm shift. Honestly, this paradigm shift needs to start in your refrigerator, AND freezer, AND cupboards, AND briefcase, and most of all, your damn SHOPPING CART!!! But don’t be intimidated and for god’s sake, do not worry. I am going to make this as easy and fun as possible. Just pretend that we are skipping gaily down the aisles of your favorite grocery store together hand in hand, not a care in the world.

OK. When it comes to eating and shopping, there’s no magical science or complicated equations or formulas involved. It is really all common sense. You’ve all heard of Mickey D’s, well it’s time you were introduced to Rail’s 3Ds?  The three Ds that I am referring to are “dos.”  Do honor your body, do honor your diet, and do read the ingredient label!!! Allow me to elaborate. The food industry goes to great lengths to make you think that their bread is good for you because it is made with whole grain. They go to great lengths to tell you that their yogurt is only 80 cals per cup. And perhaps the saddest of the sad, is the audacity of them telling us that diet soda with antioxidants in it is good for us. What’s it called, Pepsi Plus or something? Next to      McDonalds claiming that French fries are considered a serving of vegetables, that is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. Please do me and your body a favor and do not be fooled by the hype. We were all farmed to believe certain things from early childhood to present day. The advertising agencies know this and unfortunately, some of us are still being blindsided by their half truths and in my opinion, false advertising. That is where I come in. I was put on this earth to help you all see the light and get on track.

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult, it doesn’t have to taste bad, and it doesn’t have to be confusing. If you feed your body high octane fuel that it recognizes then it will do wonderful things for you. If you proceed to shovel artificial, unrecognizable, unpronounceable elements passed your lips day after day after day, then you will be rewarded with resistance. Never resist with anything you do especially when it comes to food. You deserve better that that. Instead, surrender. Surrender to the right way, surrender to the organic way. Because to me, organic isn’t just the right way, it’s the only way, and in life, you have the right way, you have the wrong way, and you have the “RailWay.” Always use the RailWay!

Stay tuned next month for the inaugural addition to the Gut Check called “Trip Down the Aisle”. The aisle in this case has nothing to do with garters, veils, and bouquets and the trip has nothing to do with falling flat on your face; it is the aisle of your local grocery store and the trip that you and I are going to take one step at a time. So put on your dancing shoes, grab your shopping cart, and meet me at the Stroehmann Sunbeam.

Great game today folks and thanks for stopping by.

My name is Rail. I tell it like it is and say it like I see it.

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