People are under the impression that obesity is a disease. In my opinion, obesity is a negative symptom triggered by another illness, such as depression, emotional instability or the inability to receive fulfillment of any sort.
Jermaine Robinson has put his past behind him, with hopes to start new chapter of his life. Robinson, his older sister and her partner moved into their brand new, refurnished house in hopes of finding a new beginning. With help from his sister, he plans to stay on track with his diet and continue to lose weight.
Robinson, now 21 years old, has been struggling with obesity since he was 16. Obesity rates all over the country are slowly beginning to drop. New research shows that in 2013, obesity rates increased in six different states including Alaska, Delaware, Idaho, New Jersey, Tennessee and Wyoming.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found the report and The Trust For America’s Health shows that at least one of five people in each state are now obese. One in ten children become obese from the ages of two to five. Yet, in Robinson’s case, obesity problems did not affect him until later.
During the last two years, Robinson has dedicated at least one hour, three days out of the week to go to the gym and continue his diet the right way.
According to The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, nearly 700 participates took an online survey over three different studies. Results showed that the particular message had a clear impact on attitudes toward health, diet and weight. While the topic of obesity still flourishes throughout many minds, it still leaves us with the un-answered question, is obesity a disease?
While many case studies and reports have been shared over the internet, many individuals still argue that there is no such thing as obesity in the form of a disease. It’s either you are fat by choice or not. Darian D’Afonso said, “Obesity is not a disease it’s a lifestyle.”When you’re on your way to Burger King, Wendy’s or Chipotle. Think to you first am I eating because I’m hungry or am I eating, because I’m in an emotional state of mind.
After one year of starting a new job Robinson has lost over 10 pounds just by working out and eating healthy, but it wasn’t easy for James after many set backs through out the years; almost lost all hope. After being laid off of work for months at a time, it was very hard for Robinson to maintain his weight. At a period in his life James was facing a chain of events that continued until he turned 20. Most of his motivation comes from his grandmother; Robinson says, “I was eating so much because I was going through a lot at the time. I was eating so much to help me deal with the pain and resentment I had built up.”
