Emma G Total Health

1 week ago

Another reason not to vote National 😝

Obesity is a complicated topic and there is not an easy solution, there are so many factors to take into consideration.

People are not all the same, we all have different reasons for over eating. Our food industry plays a huge part, then we have to take in societal norms, socioeconomic reasons, work and lifestyle behaviours. The individuals food story is significant too, why people eat the way they do, what emotions they have around food and how their upbringing plays a part.

Education, mental health, physical activity levels, illness, the way society lives (cars, fast food, over working, stress) are all factors that need to be considered.

It's also important to remember that not all people are the same, some of us live in larger bodies naturally and are more susceptible to weight gain.

Often it's our logical brain Vs our emotional brain when making food choices.

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