I love the saying “you are what you eat” because if it is true than I am sugary and sweet. Ever since I was young I ate a lot of candy and sweet foods. To this day I probably eat more sugar than the average person. I’ve also always been pretty skinny; but this is not the same for the rest of my family. One of my family members has suffered from being obese most of my life and even had gastric bypass surgery. Although I’ve never had this issue, it was hard to watch someone I cared about struggle constantly with weight. To support them, I would often practice their diet when eating with them, this made me very aware of diet trends and the effects they had. It also made me feel self-conscience about my weight and fear becoming over weight. Although I have a great fear of it, my eating habits have not changed. As a nation it obesity is a problem we face; fast food places everywhere, children becoming more sedentary, and so many other reasons. What should be done about it? Who is responsible? It is important to look at these things both personally and as a community. I know they only way for me to combat becoming obese is to be aware; the same needs to be done as a nation.
I am recommending an Opposing View Points book. It presents articles that show different aspects of the topic of obesity.
Obesity : Opposing Viewpoints. Detroit, MI: Greenhaven Press, 2006. Print.
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I find it interesting it because I am someone you love to eat sweets and candy a lot, but still I remain skinny. I also have a high metabolism which is why it is hard for me to gain weight. Even though I should start eating healthier, my sweet tooth seems to always get the best of me.
ReplyDeleteI just think that it's really awesome that you were supportive enough to try the different diets with your family member. I also have a really strong sweet tooth and I tend to give into it more often than I probably should.
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