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Dieting. It has been a topic of much discussion in this
electronic newspaper for quite some time, and perhaps many of you readers are
tired of skimming through articles talking about diets, eating disorders,
healthy eating habits, and exercise. You are entitled to your own opinion, but
let me tell you why we should all be more conscious about dieting and all that
is attributed to it.
We should all be knowledgeable about our bodies, whatever our circumstances may
be. If you are appreciative of your health at a young age, you may make wiser
and more educated choices in the future. I will admit that if I had understood
the importance of healthy eating a few years ago, then things might be different
today for me. I might not be in the laborious situation that I am in now.
Therefore, you should learn -- and take to heart some of the articles that you
come in contact with -- and actually read what people have to say. Learn from
their mistakes and experiences, and from there, compose a greater you. You
cannot tell me that you are unaware of eating disorders, such as anorexic or
bulimia, especially if you have been keeping up with the Times. There have been
articles about it in the past, and one in this week's paper as I write this. You
cannot exclaim that you are oblivious towards the impact that exercise has on
your body -- even the slightest ambition to do something active -- because there
has been chitchat about it all over the Times.
It all goes towards a good cause... trust me. Although I am not one to speak,
because of my past, I disapprove of dieting at such a young age. I feel that
adolescents and teenagers should try to focus on more important aspects of
themselves other than diet. However, there are special situations, where health
risks are posed unless a change in diet is established.
If you are ten, eleven, or twelve years old and you diet, then perhaps that is
the only way of life that you are used to. When you become an adult, you will
continue to diet, and eventually lead yourself to a tragic downfall -- if you
make it that far. If you proceed to diet constantly, then you might become
underweight, while getting off the diet will make you pack on the pounds.
There are not many individuals who are comfortable with the way that they look.
Of course, I am not one of these people, and writing this may seem hypocritical,
but at least my opinion is justified. If you begin to raise your self esteem and
positive attitude -- not towards others but more importantly yourself -- you may
feel that your charismatic attitude draws people towards you. You may find new
aspects of your body that you enjoy because they are virtues of you.
Some people are curvy, but look dignified because of it. Others are skinny,
chubby, voluptuous, tall, short, whatever their circumstances may be. I have thought
about this and realized that this was beauty within itself. If you tried to
change yourself -- altering your appearance in an extensive, unnatural way -- then
will you really be yourself? Especially if you do not have any weight to lose,
your nose *is not* actually too long, and your legs too adipose.
If you think about it, what do you have to gain? Maybe you will lose a few
pounds, but will you feel any better about yourself? You might, but for how
long? Maybe I should take my own advice to heart, but sometimes it is better to
dish it out than take it in. Think about it... I think you are special for who you
are... do you?
Clark Gable,
-TIKE
Editor's Note: I think it's important to note the
difference between two major definitions of the word "diet". One means
"the usual food and drink of a person or animal" while the other is "a regulated selection of foods, as for medical reasons or cosmetic weight
loss." To HAVE a healthy diet doesn't mean you have
to be ON a diet. Does that make sense?
I've heard statistics that say that kids who try to lose
weight before they're in college are at enormous risk for their health and even
their lives. But I've also heard that kids in the U.S. are getting more
and more overweight. What's the healthy, natural solution to this?
Does what TIKE say here cover all bases?
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