In 2009, it was estimated that over 100,000 new cases of cancer in the US could be attributed to obesity. At the same time, it is projected that 14% of all cancer deaths in men and 20% in women are caused by excess weight. Source: The Weight Watcher Research Department
I read this article and at the same time I was craving a Western Bacon Cheeseburger. What the heck is wrong with me, I thought to myself. My eating habits could cause me to get cancer. I do have an extensive family history of cancer but wow, today this hit me. My own mother died of cancer. She was healthy though. She wasn't obese, wasn't a smoker, had the occasional glass of wine and she was killed by cancer. I saw cancer steal her life away before my eyes over eight tragic months. Today it hit me, this too could happen to me all because of food. I don't want my kids not having their mother around when they are getting ready for prom, going off to college, marrying the love of their life. Everytime I want to eat something that is unhealthy I need to remember this so I don't guarantee an early departure from this life I have.
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