Why do Overweight Young people are often judged as Older ?

 "Mam, I'm sorry how can I help you ?" "What you MF, I'm still a kid, Why the hell are you calling me Momma?" Overweight young adults often face negative stereotypes and biases that are typically associated with older adults. This phenomenon is not new, and it has been observed for decades. However, the reasons behind this judgment are not always clear, and they are often misunderstood. In this article, we will explore some of the factors that contribute to this judgment and why it is important to understand and challenge these biases.

Physical Appearance

One of the main reasons why overweight young adults are often judged as older adults is their physical appearance. Obesity can cause changes in physical appearance that are associated with aging, such as wrinkles, sagging skin, and gray hair. These changes can create a perception of premature aging, leading to the assumption that the person is older than they really are.

Societal Stereotypes

Societal stereotypes also play a significant role in this judgment. Overweight individuals are often stereotyped as lazy, unhealthy, and lacking self-control. These stereotypes are typically associated with older adults, and as a result, overweight young adults are judged as if they have already reached an advanced age. This perception can lead to discrimination in the workplace, social isolation, and other negative consequences.

Health Concerns

Another reason why overweight young adults are judged as older adults is the increased health concerns associated with obesity. Being overweight can increase the risk of several health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and joint problems. These health concerns are often associated with older adults, which can lead to the assumption that the person is older than they really are.

Media Representation

Media representation can also contribute to the judgment of overweight young adults as older adults. In many movies and TV shows, overweight characters are often portrayed as older, unattractive, and lacking in energy. These representations can create a perception of overweight young adults as being older, leading to the assumption that they have already reached an advanced age.

Why is it important to challenge these biases?

It is important to challenge these biases because they can lead to discrimination and negative outcomes for overweight young adults. These biases can limit opportunities for education, employment, and social relationships. Additionally, these biases can impact self-esteem and mental health, leading to further negative consequences.

What can we do to challenge these biases?

Challenging biases requires a multi-faceted approach that involves education, awareness, and advocacy. Education is crucial to understand the harmful impact of biases on individuals and society. Awareness campaigns can help to change perceptions and attitudes towards overweight individuals. Finally, advocacy can help to create policies and initiatives that support and empower overweight young adults.

Conclusion

In conclusion, overweight young adults are often judged as older adults due to a combination of physical appearance, societal stereotypes, health concerns, and media representation. It is important to challenge these biases to prevent discrimination and negative outcomes for overweight individuals. A multi-faceted approach that involves education, awareness, and advocacy is needed to challenge these biases and promote positive change.

Last and Final Tips (61 to 65 th) Keep Movin

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Select an exercise pattern to suit your life style. All f us have different life styles and professions so there is no sense in trying to follow the book strictly. Try and follow an exercise routine that is suitable for you. You have to understand that even more important than the exercise itself is sticking to it. So unless you choose something that can suit your life style, you are not going to stick on to it.

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Don’t stand, walk. If you can walk about then do so. Do not stand in a fixed position. Pacing about is a good thing to do. If you are thinking deeply about something, try pacing about, it will aid in your thinking.

63.

Don’t sit, stand. If you can stand, then do not sit. The golden rule is to choose a position that is less comfortable.

64.

Don’t lie down, sit. The rule that we mentioned above rings true here as well.

65.

Do not be a couch potato. It is the easiest thing in the world to become a couch potato. You know what we are talking about don’t you? That shapeless thing that sits or reclines on a shapeless chair in front of the television and stupidly munches away at something fried!

If you are inclined to become a promising old couch potato, break the habit, cut at the very root of the vine. And you want to know what is the best way for that? Take away that favorite chair of yours. In fact, it would be a very good idea if you could keep a chair that isn’t too comfortable in front of the TV.

This will discourage any tendency to become a couch potato.

56th to 60th Tip. Exercise Constantly

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Exercise out doors as far as possible. There are two advantages of doing whatever you are doing out side. One advantage is that it gives your body a chance to get a lot of the much needed fresh air and sunshine.

The second advantage is that the surroundings keep you perked up and it is a break form remaining cooped up all day long

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Try to collect some information about exercise, there are a lot of things that you can do at home. Extensive research has been done on exercise and plenty of this information is easily available.

You can try browsing the net or getting a book or two on how to exercise at home. This information will be useful to you to know how much you need to work out on each specific exercise in order to burn off the desired number of calories.

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Try to get somebody to exercise along with you. But it should be somebody committed or else

your interest might dwindle. This is indeed an excellent idea. One of the advantages of getting a committed person t exercise with you is that it keeps you going.

There may be days when you feel just too lazy to crawl out of bed in the mornings. On such days, the knowledge that some body is waiting for you is enough to slide out of bed.

Another advantage is that you can discuss your progress and fears with another person and be a sympathetic listener to the other person as well. This is a fine way of getting motivated your self.

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Stop when your body has had enough. There is no sense in pushing it. When you have worked out for a considerable time, your body will start giving you signals.

Heed those signals. This is particularly true in the initial stages. Take one step at a time. Stop when you are out of breath or when a certain part of your body tells you that it has had enough.

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If you want to increase your time of exercise or your work out routine, do it gradually and not in sudden steps.

Well easier said than done. Most of us have such hectic schedules that it is quite impossible to fit in tie for exercise right? Wrong. I want to say it once and for all, your body, or anybody’s body for that matter needs proper exercise. If you make up your mind to do it, you just can.

Fifty One to Fiftyfifth Tips (Measureable Targets)

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Dry wine is better than sweet wine. Sweet wines naturally contain a lot of sugar. But on the other hand, in dry wines most of this sugar has been fermented away so from the weight point of view dry wines are better than sweet wines.

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When you decide it’s time to start working out, start slowly and don’t get discouraged if you don’t achieve your fitness goals after the first week. Many people make this mistake. They feel that if they really push their bodies they can lose more weight in a couple of work outs. This is a very serious thing in fact.

If you try to push your body too much in the first few goes, you are likely to end up with sprained joints, a sore back and even torn ligaments. The rule to be followed here is slow and steady wins the race.

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Check your weight before you start the routine and keep checking for changes but do not expect a radical change immediately, it might be one or two weeks before you notice some change. However it is crucial that you continue to monitor your weight. You may bear in mind the fact that even a few pounds loss is a big achievement.

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When you do notice a change, reward yourself. When I say reward I do not mean go for some goodies like chocolates or sweets. Maybe you could go for a movie or buy yourself something like a new dress or a trinket.

This is something that can keep you going. It is a good idea to save on the money that you wanted to spend on ice creams and chocolates and then treat your self to something more substantial.

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You can take a day off from exercise every week. This is not just a very good idea but it is part of the exercise routine. Your body needs a day off from an exercise routine so do not hesitate to take a day off from what ever you have been doing.

46 to 50 tips (Belive it or Not : Carry Parsly?)

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Boil your vegetables instead of cooking them, or even better, eat them fresh. However if you do not like eating your vegetables as it is, try steaming them without adding anything at all. This is probably the healthiest way to eat cabbages, cauliflowers and a host of other vegetables.

47.

Carry parsley with you. Parsley is an excellent thing to munch on in between meals. Not just is it good for you in terms of vitamins, but it is also a perfect way of making your breath fresher.

48.

Choose low fat substitutes or no fat substitutes. There are plenty of low fat or even no fat substitutes available in the market so why not choose wisely. It is much better for you heart too. Many people just go for shopping and pick up whatever they can. They do not bother to find out if there are nay substitutes for the thing they are looking for.

In the markets of today, you will be astounded at the range of goods that manufactures have to offer. In fact with all the hue and cry that is being made about weight loss, low fat substitutes and no fat substitutes are hitting the stands faster than mushrooms that sprout after the first rains.

So the next time you head for the stores instead of picking up what you have always picked up, see if there are better substitutes.

Remember that our bodies need nutrients and not just calories. Fats give us nutrients but with more calories than what proteins or carbohydrates do.

49.

Avoid crash diets. They are bad for health and you will gain what you have lost once you take a break. Crash diets are not a solution to weight loss. It might seem as if you have lost few pounds but the moment you give up on the crash diet every thing will bounce back with a vengeance.

Take a look at it in this way. Do you think that it is possible for a person to survive on a crash diet for the rest of his or her life? Certainly not! So at some time or the other, you will have to give up the crash diet and then you will see for yourself that a crash diet does more harm than good on the long run.

Crash diets may have a lot to promise, but very rarely do these promises ring true. Crash diets are things people go on in order to wear an old dress or suit for a particular occasion. That’s the only purpose that they serve as far as I can see.

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God gave us teeth for a reason...

Therefore we should develop a habit of chewing all food including liquid food and soft foods like sweets, ice creams at least 8 to 12 times. This is essential to add saliva to the food, as it is only in the saliva that sugar is digested.

Often we find that whatever goes into our mouth goes down like lightning. We hardly give the saliva any time to act on the food. So does digestion take place like it should? Do we just stuff our tummies with food that doesn’t get digested or in other words that doesn’t yield the benefits that it should?

The TwentyOne to Twenti Five Tips (Start Burning)

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Count the calories as you eat. It’s a good idea to have an idea of the calories that most food items have. If it is a packed thing then the label is sure to have the calories that the substance has.

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Be sure to burn out those extra calories by the end of the week. If you feel that you have consumed more calories than you should have during the week, it happens you know, and then make sure that you work off those extra calories by the end of the week.

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Stay away from fried things. Fried things are an absolute no-no. The more fried things that you avoid, the lesser weight you will gain. Fried things are called so because they are fried in oil or fat. And even if the external oil is drained away, there is still a lot of hidden oil in it so stay away from it.

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Do not skip meals. The worst thing you can do while watching you diet is skip a meal. It has just the opposite effect of what you want. You need to have at least four regular meals every day.

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Fresh vegetables are better than cooked or canned vegetables. Try to eat your vegetables raw. When you cook them, you are in fact taking away nearly half the vitamins in them. And canned vegetables too are processed and are not nearly half as good as fresh vegetables. When you buy your vegetables it would be a good thing to see if the label says that it is pesticide free.