Women And Obesity

The issue of size is of special concern particularly to women because most people believe that physical attractiveness and beauty is dependent on having a slim body that reveals the shapeliness of a woman’s body. As such, it is not common for people to think of large women as unattractive. In fact, in most societies, a big body size, obesity, and being overweight are factors that do not agree with the term beauty. After all, in as much as “slim” is considered attractive, being weighty does not conform to beauty.

What Causes Women to Become Obese?

1)Due to bodily changes. When a woman has her menstrual period, there are hormonal changes that happen to her body. These changes may cause her to react in some form to the presence of food. Moreover, because there are various unpleasant experiences that one may feel because of hormonal changes, eating sometimes becomes the only release of tension available for women. Because of this, it is not surprising to think that women who are unable to cope with menstrual problems gain weight.

2)Due to peer or social pressure. Women who live in societies where there is tension or chaos or fast-paced are always looking for some way that will help them cope with such pressure. Unfortunately, for most, the easiest and most convenient way to express disappointments and frustrations is through eating.

3)Due to genetic factors. There are some women who can quickly increase in size. This is because obesity has been found to run in certain families. Because of this, women with a family history of obesity should be all the more careful when it comes to food consumption.

Effects of Obesity in Women

1)An obese woman suffers emotionally from the condition. Most of those who have weight and obesity problems tend to have a poor assessment of themselves, thus resulting in a downgrading of their self-esteem. This is truly harmful because once a woman thinks of herself as lowly, there is usually no motivation for her to try to maintain a healthy figure.

2)Health risks are common. An overweight woman is at the mercy of cholesterol accumulation. Because of this, heart diseases are a reality.

3)Moreover, kidney and liver problems are also a threat to obese women.

4)Obese people generally have a poor ability to break down sugar. As a result, sugar accumulates in the bloodstream, which can cause diabetes. Once a person contacts diabetes, there are various complications that one may eventually suffer from.

Along with the above-listed effects of obesity and being overweight, a woman who is overweight will need to spend a lot of money for treatments. In some cases, treatment takes the form of counseling or through a review of one’s personal standards. However, if the problem is not treated through counseling, the condition may require going through medical treatments that are costly and lengthy. As a result, obesity does not only pose risks to one’s health, the condition can also be a burden on one’s emotions as well as their budget.