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Being overweight usually means that you become very conscious of the way you are. There are comparisons to be made everywhere you go, at the office, in the street. But do you take any notice? Do you think that you are different? Actually most overweight people have a 'switch off' mechanism which (for most of the time) protects them from what they believe are critical looks from other people.
Being overweight usually means that you become very conscious of the way you are. There are comparisons to be made everywhere you go, at the office, in the street. But do you take any notice? Do you think that you are different? Actually most overweight people have a 'switch off' mechanism which (for most of the time) protects them from what they believe are critical looks from other people. People who are either overweight or obese like to be in the company of like sized people. They feel more comfortable. They feel protected from criticism. They feel shielded. Far away from critical looks there is a feeling of acceptance and that that being overweight is actually okay. Maybe it's other people, the skinny people who have got it wrong! Overweight people keeping each other's company can have other implications. Not only is there a feeling of endorsement, but being overweight can become contagious too. Being overweight can become the accepted norm. This is where it starts to get dangerous because the reality of the very real health risks associated with being overweight get completely forgotten. What to do? You can't just get rid of all your overweight friends. Being aware of the problem will be a great help. There is another reason why overweight people stay together. They are at their wits end trying to lose weight. Diets don't work, so they have just given in and decided to take comfort from people who are in the same boat as they are. The reality is that diets have caused a problem not solved one. Diets only deliver short-term weight loss. The weight always comes back. Little wonder that overweight people give the whole thing up as a bad job. The fact remain that if you want to lose weight you have to change, not go on a diet. You have to get rid of your bad habits, particularly the ones that make you fat. After that you learn new slim habits. Only then can you be assured that your weight will go away and not come back. DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. Would you like to give your weight loss a boost? Click here and get an A-Z Calorie Counter absolutely free. A speaker and writer on dieting and how to get slim, Henry John's particular interest is permanent weight loss. He is dedicated to helping people with weight loss tips and weight loss program advice. If you would like to learn more about how to lose weight permanently visit www.slimhabit.com |