"Losing those extra pounds" may not be possible for many of us in the long run. Studies have shown that 95% of us regain any weight lost within 5 years. Most dieters regain more weight than they originally lost. That's how so many of us gain more weight over the years. We need to reexamine our national preoccupation with dieting. Sizism is just as damaging a prejudice as racism. Perhaps steps to combat sizism could be a subject for a future study.
On Sep 11, 2011 Calmandbliss wrote:
"Losing those extra pounds" may not be possible for many of us in the long run. Studies have shown that 95% of us regain any weight lost within 5 years. Most dieters regain more weight than they originally lost. That's how so many of us gain more weight over the years. We need to reexamine our national preoccupation with dieting. Sizism is just as damaging a prejudice as racism. Perhaps steps to combat sizism could be a subject for a future study.