Health & Movement Co.

Why we do what we do.

• In the United States in 2010, over 63% of people are overweight or obese. 
• In the 25 years between 1987 and 2010, the number of American’s diagnosed with diabetes almost tripled to 20.9 million.
• The percentage of children aged 6-11 years in the United States who were obese increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 20% in 2008.
• The percentage of adolescents aged 12-19 years who were obese increased from 5% in 1980 to 18% in 2008.
• 90% of parents with obese children do not seek medical help.
• 25.8 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. 79 million people are pre-diabetic.
• Up to 24 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder (anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder) in the U.S.
• 95%of those who have eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25.8.
• Studies have shown that about 30% of veterans, 45% of battered women, 50% of sexually abused children, and 35% of adult rape victims are likely to suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lifetime.
   

Do we really need any more reasons?

Oh Nation is a health & movement company. Our mission is to bring hope to the unhealthy, unfit, and uninspired by nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. 

We focus on these three elements because the mind, body and spirit must work together. Optimal health cannot be achieved if we focus only on the body, or only on the mind. We must go from the inside-out. 

We focus on movement because dysfunctional movement causes imbalances in the body which can limit an individual from reaching their maximum potential. We must have a strong foundation in our movement to prevent pain and injury in our daily life. 

Health. Movement. This is just the beginning. 

My journey to starting a business venture in the health & fitness industry has been exciting but exhausting. There are a million things to consider before doing anything and you only get one shot at making a first impression.

This goal of making the “perfect” first impression has held me back from this business venture already taking off. Trust me, I’m no perfectionist, but I really like to be prepared. Some may say that it’s a good quality to have, but it’s been more of a burden.

This need for the “perfect” first impression could also be coming from my own insecurity of having no experience in business and no experience in public speaking. In my mind, I believe that I won’t be accepted because of my lack of business sense and charisma. I continue to live in fear even though God has called me into a field where Jesus is desperately needed. 

I must be willing to make that “imperfect” first impression, and that is having the faith that God is able to do what he has promised (Romans 4:21).

This has been one of the most difficult times in my life because I have trouble seeing past my own imperfections. But I know I can look to the perfect one, Jesus, who gave it all for me. I continue to believe that His grace is sufficient for me, and that His strength is made perfect in my weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). And I am weak! 

Please pray for me and this venture! And send me some love on twitter @JamesOh926 and @OhNation!

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Blessings.