Instant results and lack of time are also two valid perceptions that can be grouped together. Often when we do not get our way we give up, thus due to the face that we are used to having everything now. If we want it, then it should be available at our fingertips. However, not everything works like that. We cannot expect a pill or even a costly surgery to make our problems disappear. Results from pills are not successful for everyone and while a surgery may help for a while, life adjustments have to also be made to keep the body fat off. Likewise, one cannot workout and expect to lose weight or pounds the next day. We all wish it could work like that, but sadly it 's not the case. Results occur over time which is where many lose motivation.
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Ironic as they spoke about the problem that obesity has become, the issue I just selected. On November 5th, the TODAY show announced the balloon pill as a possible solution to obesity (Hill). A balloon pill which is swallowed and inserted using a catheter into the stomach. The balloon then fills with fluid, after the catheter is removed, and naturally passes through the body after about a four-month period. The thought is that the balloon will decrease the amount of food one takes in by taking up space in the stomach, making one feel full faster. While this is still being approved by the FDA, a similar procedure that has been approved costs anywhere from 6,000 to 10,000 dollars. Towards the end of their announcing segment of this pill, they state “While a pill may help some, the solution to obesity is not a pill” (Hill.) Likewise, I agree that a pill is not the solution to obesity. Instant results, surgery and pills in my opinion give false hope and disappointing temporary results. Obesity can be overcome by lifestyle changes. As many understand the struggles of a demanding life, small adjustments over time can lead to a healthier you. By learning about your condition, setting realistic goals, seeking help, and sticking to your treatment plan obesity can be overcome (Mayo Clinic Staff). Little steps such as taking the stairs instead …show more content…
We have all seen how packed fast food restaurants like McDonald’s can be during supper time with the line wrapping around the building. The time spent waiting in line for that happy meal or big mac could have been spent throwing a few ingredients together on the stove. While any complain about the price of healthy food, there is not a significant difference between healthy and junk food, but eating healthy pays off in the long run by also saving one money. A study conducted by “The empirical results from this study suggest that food price and availability measures play a limited role in the weight outcomes of U.S. adult men and women, in general, although there are some significant effects for certain subpopulations” (Powell.) While a relationship was not connected between food prices and weight outcomes, both are important aspects of becoming healthier. From personal experience of being a college student living off my own income, I make weekly visits to the grocery store. I started off with junk food because the prices looked cheaper than buying food that was healthier. However, when I was eating junk food I spent more money and visited the grocery store twice a week because the quantity of the food was little. Whereas this past week I made a pot of spaghetti which included your normal pasta, sauce, and a pound of meat
Ironic as they spoke about the problem that obesity has become, the issue I just selected. On November 5th, the TODAY show announced the balloon pill as a possible solution to obesity (Hill). A balloon pill which is swallowed and inserted using a catheter into the stomach. The balloon then fills with fluid, after the catheter is removed, and naturally passes through the body after about a four-month period. The thought is that the balloon will decrease the amount of food one takes in by taking up space in the stomach, making one feel full faster. While this is still being approved by the FDA, a similar procedure that has been approved costs anywhere from 6,000 to 10,000 dollars. Towards the end of their announcing segment of this pill, they state “While a pill may help some, the solution to obesity is not a pill” (Hill.) Likewise, I agree that a pill is not the solution to obesity. Instant results, surgery and pills in my opinion give false hope and disappointing temporary results. Obesity can be overcome by lifestyle changes. As many understand the struggles of a demanding life, small adjustments over time can lead to a healthier you. By learning about your condition, setting realistic goals, seeking help, and sticking to your treatment plan obesity can be overcome (Mayo Clinic Staff). Little steps such as taking the stairs instead …show more content…
We have all seen how packed fast food restaurants like McDonald’s can be during supper time with the line wrapping around the building. The time spent waiting in line for that happy meal or big mac could have been spent throwing a few ingredients together on the stove. While any complain about the price of healthy food, there is not a significant difference between healthy and junk food, but eating healthy pays off in the long run by also saving one money. A study conducted by “The empirical results from this study suggest that food price and availability measures play a limited role in the weight outcomes of U.S. adult men and women, in general, although there are some significant effects for certain subpopulations” (Powell.) While a relationship was not connected between food prices and weight outcomes, both are important aspects of becoming healthier. From personal experience of being a college student living off my own income, I make weekly visits to the grocery store. I started off with junk food because the prices looked cheaper than buying food that was healthier. However, when I was eating junk food I spent more money and visited the grocery store twice a week because the quantity of the food was little. Whereas this past week I made a pot of spaghetti which included your normal pasta, sauce, and a pound of meat