Tag: body image
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Exercise Your Way to a Better Relationship
Need a relationship boost? Or looking to start a new relationship? Try going for a run, or a swim, or any other type of exercise. This isn’t so you can get away from the relationship, but rather to improve it. People who exercise are more satisfied in their marriage compared to those who don’t. Specifically,…
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Will body shaming put an end to obesity?
What is it about obesity that gets under people’s skin? People who are obese are treated as pariahs on society. They’re discriminated against and experience body shaming throughout life. They’re also less likely to get married, have a family and get paid less than their thinner counterparts. Obese People are Portrayed as Lazy or Villains…
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Have we found the Holy Grail for weight loss and obesity?
Lose 30 lbs in 30 days! The sign on the telephone screamed at me. Years ago pink and yellow signs like this scattered my neighbourhood. I knew this was too good to be true and may even be unhealthy. With the weight loss industry worth billions of dollars each year, it’s no surprise there’s a…