It is funny how our earliest memories have a way of shaping who we are; we all have experiences in our youth that influence us as adults, for me this was my struggle with childhood obesity. While growing up, I would notice how society perceived others by their appearance, people who were considered attractive got positive attention, while I felt ridiculed and excluded because of my size.
I know that most people have personal aspects they desire to change about themselves; I was no different. For me, it was wanting to be accepted by my peers. Because of this need for acceptance, it was common to feel self-conscious about my weight. During my early adolescent years, I would seek strategies to try to appear thinner. I believed if I gained weight
I know that most people have personal aspects they desire to change about themselves; I was no different. For me, it was wanting to be accepted by my peers. Because of this need for acceptance, it was common to feel self-conscious about my weight. During my early adolescent years, I would seek strategies to try to appear thinner. I believed if I gained weight