Saturday, March 5, 2011
Obesity May Cause Psychological Issues
Being fat already makes you much more prone to many diseases such as heart problems, diabetes, stroke and hypertension. With their lives at higher risks in many health issues, there is a much more bigger problem that they have to overcome - discrimination!
Yes, being obese can catch immediate attention at any scene. Wonder why you notice fat people first in the crowd? Because their physical appearances grabs much more attention than normal sized people. These people are being discriminated primarily because of their weight.
In third world countries such as the Philippines, obese people are being avoided by taxi cubs and tricycle transports due to their physical weight which could highly damage their vehicles and they occupy such a large space. Shopping could also pose a problem because triple XXL (extra extra large) are not available in any denim so they had to request a specially made clothes for their size. These are just simple problems and discrimination that are encountered by most obese people.
Researchers suggest that 7 out of 10 overweight individuals are getting severe discrimination from their surroundings. Risks in physical health are cannot be compared by the danger of psychological trauma. The emotional and mental burden can most probably lead to a more serious mental conditions such as depression, anxiety, decrease in self-esteem and emotional stress.
People who are moderately obese
also experience discrimination especially in the United States. About 14 percent of these individuals are getting discriminated everyday, a research said.
Psychological issues may prevent social activities and have a great negative impact on their over all health and in fact, it could be the number one factor why majority of obese people have declining physical health.
Physical appearances like ugliness and obesity may cause prejudice treatment from most people they interact with. The perception of being lazy and gluttonous to everything they can indulge for and the feeling of being judged beforehand without knowing the individual personally can be psychologically destructive than any physical health threat.
Unfortunately, making fun of obese people cannot be stopped but can be prevented through only one thing and that is to lessen your weight and be fit. Losing weight could also be a burden but is the only way to escape this psychological issues. If you don't act now, you will be forever live with this stigmatic situation.
Free yourself from mental pressure and start losing weight now. Consult your dietitian today on how to effectively lose weight aside from the usual healthy diet and exercise. They can give you the best advice on how to win against weight gain. Get fit and win the battle against discrimination!
For more news and information on health and wellness, please make sure to visit www.healthtalkbuzz.com.
Yes, being obese can catch immediate attention at any scene. Wonder why you notice fat people first in the crowd? Because their physical appearances grabs much more attention than normal sized people. These people are being discriminated primarily because of their weight.
In third world countries such as the Philippines, obese people are being avoided by taxi cubs and tricycle transports due to their physical weight which could highly damage their vehicles and they occupy such a large space. Shopping could also pose a problem because triple XXL (extra extra large) are not available in any denim so they had to request a specially made clothes for their size. These are just simple problems and discrimination that are encountered by most obese people.
Researchers suggest that 7 out of 10 overweight individuals are getting severe discrimination from their surroundings. Risks in physical health are cannot be compared by the danger of psychological trauma. The emotional and mental burden can most probably lead to a more serious mental conditions such as depression, anxiety, decrease in self-esteem and emotional stress.
People who are moderately obese
also experience discrimination especially in the United States. About 14 percent of these individuals are getting discriminated everyday, a research said.Psychological issues may prevent social activities and have a great negative impact on their over all health and in fact, it could be the number one factor why majority of obese people have declining physical health.
Physical appearances like ugliness and obesity may cause prejudice treatment from most people they interact with. The perception of being lazy and gluttonous to everything they can indulge for and the feeling of being judged beforehand without knowing the individual personally can be psychologically destructive than any physical health threat.
Unfortunately, making fun of obese people cannot be stopped but can be prevented through only one thing and that is to lessen your weight and be fit. Losing weight could also be a burden but is the only way to escape this psychological issues. If you don't act now, you will be forever live with this stigmatic situation.
Free yourself from mental pressure and start losing weight now. Consult your dietitian today on how to effectively lose weight aside from the usual healthy diet and exercise. They can give you the best advice on how to win against weight gain. Get fit and win the battle against discrimination!
For more news and information on health and wellness, please make sure to visit www.healthtalkbuzz.com.
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If you suffer from obesity or extreme overweight, you may be feeling that you simply CAN'T change no matter what diets you try. But you're wrong - you CAN change,
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As a person who has been overweight all her life and had recently lost over 220 pounds, I have mixed feelings about this article. I do not believe the only way to avoid the psychological issues surrounding weight is to lose. Should you lose for health reasons, probably. However, you should not lose because some article that quotes "research" but does not name the research tells you that it is hopeless. I lost because I wanted to, not because society said I should. If you are going to lose weight, do it for yourself. Forget the media!
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