Amid 'war on obesity,' skeptics warn of stigma
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Amid 'war on obesity,' skeptics warn of stigma
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
"Stigma is not an effective motivator," said Rebecca Puhl, a Yale University psychologist who is a leading expert on weight discrimination. "Whether children or adults, if they are teased or stigmatized, they're much more likely to engage in unhealthy eating and avoidance of physical activity."
Whenever I was told I was fat, I just ate more. I was depressed, how was I supposed to be motivated? Or let alone exercise. The only one that can motivate you is YOU. Not Michele Obama, bullies, billboards or anyone....
IMHO is all...
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Whenever I was told I was fat, I just ate more. I was depressed, how was I supposed to be motivated? Or let alone exercise. The only one that can motivate you is YOU. Not Michele Obama, bullies, billboards or anyone....
IMHO is all...
bm
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!
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