Society At Large....

It has recently come to my attention that WalMart is slowly, but surely decreasing the amount of size 18 jeans from their shelves. This could alarm some people, including myself, but I think the real question is, will this induce a nation-wide diet? If larger clothes become increasingly difficult to obtain, will that alone provoke an American Revolution unlike any we've seen before? Or will WalMart be forced to surrender it's role in the noble fight against obesity? Whether or not the lack of larger garments was meant to be on purpose or simply a coincidential shortage, I applaud their efforts- intentional or otherwise. In my opinions, Americans as a whole have come to rely heavily on happy pills and sedatives to survive the routine they themselves chose to adhere to. Let me be quite clear. I am not bashing anti-depressants, nor am I advocating herbal remedies, diet solutions, or other methods used to promote happiness and contentment. If one truly has a problem with negativity, depression, self-esteem or any other ailment that attacks the psyche, then by all means, do what you need to do to become functional. But I have to wonder if our overall lack of exercise, poor diet, and sedate lifestyle are not aggravating our apathetic mindset. I am preaching to the choir when I write this. I have, and still do, struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts at times, and even som paranoia. But I've begun to ask myself if my problems have not become worse because I chose not to take a daily walk, eat cucumbers instead of potato chips, or go out and socialize instead of sitting on the couch watching TV. I refuse to point fingers at anybody and blame myself entirely for my current way of living. How can I accuse others of not "living up to their potential" when I myself am not trying? So, here's to all of us who are battling the bulge...it may feel like an inevitable defeat, but tomorrow is always a new day!