Amen. The latest craze of "The war on Obesity" has lead to "size" and "health" being considered one and the same, to no one's benefit. This is a potentially dangerous oversimplification that leaves much to be overlooked and/or ignored. Eating disorders are only one of the issues that fall between the cracks, but certainly one of the most serious. Making healthy choices in regards to diet and exercise become easier when you know you will be loved no matter what size you are. Shame is not an effective motivator for healthy change.
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Amen. The latest craze of "The war on Obesity" has lead to "size" and "health" being considered one and the same, to no one's benefit. This is a potentially dangerous oversimplification that leaves much to be overlooked and/or ignored. Eating disorders are only one of the issues that fall between the cracks, but certainly one of the most serious. Making healthy choices in regards to diet and exercise become easier when you know you will be loved no matter what size you are. Shame is not an effective motivator for healthy change.
January 20, 2012 - 1:14pmThis Comment
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