Everyone seems to have an opinion about overweight and the impact it has upon a person. But arguing over weight issues only serves to hinder the ability to do something about being overweight. This article points out that the two sides on this issue are at odds; arguing does not help anyone.
One topic of interest to almost everyone today is weight loss. There seems to be no end to the arguments about proper weight and health. The facts stand on the side of weight loss. Being overweight is detrimental to optimum health and longevity. Overweight persons experience more health problems and disabilities related to weight issues.
On the other side stand many overweight people who argue right back that they are healthy and happy just the way they are; that the key to happiness is not weight loss,
but self acceptance. Overweight is easy to identify at a glance, and that leads some overweight persons to feel that they are being discriminated against and judged.
Arguments continue and the debate can get quite heated. There does seem to be a solid interaction between body image and body size, mental perception and self acceptance.
Overweight people can do one of two things:
1. They can learn to accept the way their body looks and ignore those who offer advice about losing weight and being healthier.
2. They can give weight loss a try to see if their lives, health and self image do improve.
Unfortunately for all involved, the arguing over weight loss does have an effect on proponents of both sides of this weighty issue. Those who argue for losing weight feel frustrated at not being able to get those on the other side to see their concern with health issues. Those who argue against weight loss run into a constant barrage of criticism about the very thing they are trying to accept. No one wins this argument.
Perhaps a better way to approach the whole issue of weight and what is best for everyone is to understand that no program and no recommendation is right for every person. There are too many individual variables involved that brought about the issues in the first place.
1. No one can fight their DNA, not even with a Dr. Oz publicized DNA diet. DNA determines basic body formation and structure, based on inheritance.
2. Environment plays a huge role in maintaining body weight. A child who grows up eating pizza, French fries and soda pop will probably weigh more than a child who was offered fruits, vegetable, and water.
3. Existing health issues affect the ability to gain or lose weight. Metabolism is a major factor in how a body uses calories.
4. Lifestyles are another component of the weight debate. But at least lifestyles offer a chance for change.
Changing lifestyles, instead of the constant bickering over what weight is optimum and healthy, may do more for the overweight person’s ability to accept and/or change their weight than any argument.
A doctor supervised program for weight loss will include a food program, exercise, mental and spiritual care. These all work together with support from family and friends to help improve anyone's weight, health and happiness.
Arguing over weight loss issues is detrimental to both parties in the argument. Stop arguing about weight!
