Texty

I've always found society's weight obsession to be more damaging than helpful. If you eat only ice cream and cookies you probably won't be very healthy, but that is because of what you are eating more than your weight. I saw an article a few years ago about how companies don't like to use female athletes for models because they "weigh too much" and have "too much muscle". *rolls eyes* (Ok, maybe I am still a little annoyed from all the years of being told that it was bad that I have muscle on my legs from various sports and dance.) Not to mention, we all have different builds. Some people are at their healthiest when they are really thin. Other people's bodies need more weight. Someone who is really thin and lives on caffeine and sugar is probably going to be less healthy than someone who weighs more, but eats balanced meals (with sweets in moderation) and exercises.

I completely agree that adding stress to people's lives is not the way to make them healthier. We'd be a more healthy society if we encouraged people to take some time to relax each day instead of beating them up because we have decided they weigh more than we have decided they should. Not to mention, we'd probably all be happier and get along better if we let the stress go.