As I pondered where our obsession for weight came from, I realised that we are weighed from the moment we are born.
One of the first questions asked when a baby is born is "how much did they weigh" or put another way, "how big was the baby".
There I had it. I sat in astonishment at my thought and realisation. From the moment we are born, we are weighed. We are then measured against a weight and height chart that judges and advises of when the baby is overweight. Childhood obesity is now at the forefront of the media and people are watching this generation with a keen eye.......... are the exercising enough> Eating right> You know there's a growing rate of childhood obesity, etc etc
I do feel sorry for this next generation. The pressure is on. Everyone is watching. It's sad. Sad that they can't have a treat, or live life like everyone before them has, for they are being watched with eagle eyes for the obesity epidemic may overtake them.
On that note, the Government has embarked on a new campaign. http://swapit.gov.au/ encourages kids to 'swap it, don't stop it' by substituting the food for a smaller quantity.
I have more to say on the diet industry, but will save that for another day ;)
I hope you have a wonderful day xx
