Magazines, television, comercials all usually show skiny or fit women and men. Americans idolize celebrities too much, but if this is what is shown to us all our lives, why does America have a problem with obesity?
2006-06-23 03:30:34 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
what's so good about obesity anyway? it can lead to diseases and such. its bad for people's bodies.
but the media showing skinny people as the ideal figure is bad too because it may cause some to be anorexic or bullemic.
people should just be healthy and fit.
2006-06-23 03:36:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Obesity is not all due to a lack of self-control. Those who are obese may do everything right - diet and exercise and still have serious problems. The study of obesity in this country is HUGE!
To all you skinny people, stop making judgements before you have walked in other's shoes.
2006-06-23 10:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by beariesweet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we are also bombarded by fast food, soft drinks, and junk food on a daily basis. It's easier to drive through the Mac Donalds and pick up a big meal than it is to go to the gym and work out. People aren't as educated as they should be about portion control, ingredients, calories, etc.
2006-06-23 10:41:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Americans for the most part also idolize convenience and instant gratification, therefore they have a strong dependence on restaraunts, especially of the fast food variety.
2006-06-23 10:35:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I knew. If it was a issue of health I'd understand, but it seems to be an issue of beauty. I'm a big person, always have been and at first all I wanted to be was pretty like my friends. Recently I realized that it isn't about being pretty, its about being healthy. If I'm healthy then I should be happy and if the rest of the world isn't happy with me, then that seems like their problem not mine.
2006-06-23 10:35:14 · answer #5 · answered by dramachicfc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we try to live our lives as hassle free as we can we try to do everything in a rush most people don't have time to cook a well balanced meal or exersice. It's easier to go to a drive thru window
2006-06-23 10:45:22 · answer #6 · answered by boredgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one it's not healthy
for 2 you're absolutly right-the media plays a big role in our self esteem.
2006-06-23 10:33:24 · answer #7 · answered by from me to you 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because it is so imposible to actually look like them, so people just let go, they dont even try bother to try. Even an average looking girl can get discouraged by all that stuff and just completely let go of themeselves. Maybe...
2006-06-23 10:33:19 · answer #8 · answered by nat_00420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because people lack the self-control and discipline it takes to stay fit and healthy.
2006-06-23 10:32:05 · answer #9 · answered by lavenderroseford 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too much of anything is not good.It can be difficult to find a happy medium.
2006-06-23 10:34:04 · answer #10 · answered by Pooks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋