Obesity

America is one of the most overweight  country in the world. Obesity has no particular face, race, age, or ethnicity. Anyone can fall victim to such a disorder. Being overweight not only causes physical problems, but social and personal, as well. They often deal with mockery, which can lead to a low self-esteem. Sometimes those who suffer from obesity feel a sense of hopelessness and despair.

I was never a very overweight person, myself. However, living in America, I see obesity every day and and I see the humiliation that some people have to face, because of their size. Almost everything is a constant reminder of their size. The seats on the train, buses and nearly all public things are not designed to accommodate people who are overweight. They usually have to sit in two seats in order to be comfortable. I cannot imagine living in a world that constantly reminds you of how out of place you are. It must make you become very lonesome.

Although we live in one of the most obese countries, we do not accommodate to people who are overweight. In a way, this a tactic to help motivate people who are overweight, but at the expense of someone's self-esteem. Everyday is a constant reminder of how out of place you are in the world. It is even more difficult for children, in school. No, I do not support obesity and I am a firm believer in everyone trying to reach a health goal, but no one should be humiliated and ridiculed.