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Tip of the day: Psychological consequences of being overweight or obese
Tip of the day: Psychological consequences of being overweight or obese
Studies have
shown that obesity can lead to psychological problems such as:
Depression Anxiety Low quality of life Low self-esteem Body dissatisfaction
Studies have shown that obese children rate their quality of life lower than those children with cancer.
Weight gain has also been linked with poor concentration levels, poor academic success and social exclusion in school.
Psychological consequences of being overweight or obese can include lowered self-esteem and anxiety, and more serious disorders such as depression and eating disorders such as binge eating, bulimia and anorexia.
The reasons for why this is so aren't hard to fathom. Modern culture is singular in the way that it worships youthful slim, toned bodies. With rare exceptions, only thin, proportional bodies are considered sexy.
Obese or overweight people are looked down upon. It's easy to feel bad about one's self, to become depressed or anxious or to to develop obsessions around eating control when one's culture makes it clear that the way one appears is wholly undesirable.
HOW TO REDUCE BODY FAT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE OBESE
1. Walk - walking is a low impact exercise that will increase your TDEE leading to fat loss
2. Change 1 small aspect of your diet at a time
3. Surround yourself with people who support your goals
