Staying in shape is very important. Obviously the health benefits can not be overlooked. Obesity, which is like an epidemic in this country, leads to all kinds of health issues. It’s impossible to deny that being overweight is the leading cause of both hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes.

And it is easy to tell who is in good shape, and who is not. Take a look at some Mischa Barton pictures and then take a look at some pictures of Oprah Winfrey. It may not seem fair to compare such celebrities like Lacy Chabert and Rosanne Barr, but these are figures that we all recognize because of their fame. And whether they wanted to find themselves as role models or not, it happened because of their fame.

Instead of following the example of people like Oprah who we get to see grow larger and larger every time we turn on the TV, maybe we should focus more on celebrities like Jenny McCarthy who obviously takes care of herself. Is it a big secret that a little bit of diet and exercise can go a long way towards developing and maintaining a healthy body? Of course not! It is kind of a shame though that people with the kind of influence that Oprah has exemplifies what happens when you let yourself go.

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