Healtcare Costs Complaints.

There’s been something bothering me for awhile now and I just need to vent a little today.  I’m sick and tired of everyone crying about healthcare costs when no one’s really doing anything to try and get in better shape.  Everyone wants lower healthcare rates and better care but what are they doing as individuals to help the cause?  Nothing!  That’s the point.  I sat through a seminar yesterday that showed that about two-thirds of the country is 20% overweight and that almost the whole country is “bigger” than other countries in the world.  Maybe it’s me, but people should stop complaining about healthcare costs and actually do something about it.

The best option to keep healthcare costs down is not a federal controlled medical plan or healthcare reform, it simply comes down to being in better shape.  Instead of complaining and shoving down a Big Mac at lunch, how about you go for a walk or sign up and go to a gym.  Obesity is causing more people to be diabetic and have heart problems.  Guess what?  Those two conditions are very expensive to control and cure.  You know what how to combat these conditions?  Good ole fashioned exercise and a better diet.  Drink in moderation, eat better and get your ass off the couch.

I’m not one to point fingers as I don’t drink in moderation and I could eat better but I also exercise about 8-10 hours a week.  Not that wimpy take a walk exercise either, I’m in the gym on treadmills, elipticals and other machines busting my ass because I know I’m eating and drinking bad.  I don’t necessarily care that you eat or drink like an asshole but how about you get out and exercise off some of the excess you are eating and drinking.  If we could get the population healthier, we could lower medical costs extremely.

Maybe the government needs to take it one more step with their “healthcare reform” bullshit.  How about allowing people to use funds in Health Savings Accounts or Flexible Savings Accounts to pay for gym membership?  How about incentives for people who stay in a certain weight class or BMI index?  Have a system set up where if you at least try and take care of yourself, join a gym, eat healthy you can get lower premiums.  I know it sounds crazy but people won’t do something if they aren’t pushed to it.  I guarantee you that more people would join a gym or get in better shape if they were eligible to receive incentives to do so.  Let’s make it happen, it’s the only way people are going to change their habits.

Maybe it’s me, but I think I should be the one complaining about you lazy, smoking overweight assholes.  Think about it, because of what you are doing, I have to pay more in healthcare.  It’s not vice-versa.  If anything I’m the one trying to help the cause.  I stay in shape and am constantly trying to keep myself in a weight range that I feel will help me not develop diabetes or a heart condition down the line that will be a catastrophic healthcare cost.  Can I see some help on your side?  Put down the cigarette and drumstick and I’ll see you on the treadmill…