More than ever, we as parents and a nation must do something about the growth of obesity in our children. We must do more than just talk, we must be concerned enough to act.
Lee Haney
Obesity. That one word says it all. And I think it is that one word which doesn't need any introduction. Well, at least in today's times. Obesity today is an epidemic and I personally consider it as a major problem. Trust Me, no one can relate to this more than I can do. I have been there. I have lived through that nightmare and I know how it feels to be the fat kid. Even today I have fears which revolve around My weight as I have the tendency to put on weight even if I look at food! And to be honest, I really wanted to write a blog on obesity and how dangerous it has become in today's times but I wasn't getting that push you know. But today, the Universe gave Me more signs than one that yes, this is the topic that should be written! And so here I am, dwelling into My Past, a very dark corner of it where I had kept those memories. So here it begins ...
Who doesn't feel hungry? We all do. In fact, we do the things we do, no matter how good or bad they are so thought we can eat 2 meals in peace. Food is our essence and without it we are, well, dead! So I know how important food is. If you ask Me, if given a choice I will eat all day! I love food and everything about it! I think in God's Green Earth, nothing is more important than food! Not even sex! Sex can satisfy your animalistic urges but it can't satisfy your hunger now, can it? And in today's time where food is available only a speed dial away, people have forgotten the most important thing, that everything in the universe is made of balance and too much of anything is a bad thing! It has been proven that you will live longer if you eat less. So yes, less is more. Less. Is. More! But sadly, half the world's population thinks otherwise ...
Today, children from mostly all countries suffer from obesity. Well, to be honest, saying that they suffer, is a wrong way to put it. Some of them are born with tendencies. Some of them are not taken care of properly by their parents and some, simply don't care. People, obesity can be cured. We just have to work towards it. I suffered from this nightmarish episode too and trust Me, dying is better than living through it! The way your school friends laugh at you! The way girls make you their brother because they are too ashamed to be linked with you, the way you are voted as the fattest kid in school and re-elected twice to play Santa Claus at the School's Christmas Special, trust Me, I have lived through them all. At that time, you know when I was indulging in all those chocolates and burgers and ice-cream, I thought, who cares, I am gonna eat all of this anyways. But later on, when the friends circle started avoiding Me, when My doctor said I am going towards health problems, when Parents started freaking out, that is when My eyes finally opened and I said, enough is enough! I can and I will change! And so the never-ending journey to a slimmer Me began ...
Yes, I am slim today. All the fat has gone. But I remember My journey. And I know it wasn't easy but it was worth it. Forget about the confidence you get when you see a slimmer you in the mirror and forget about how those diesel jeans fit you now. Forget about how much attention the opposite sex gives you and the compliments you receive. Forget about all of that and know that because of your discipline and dedication, you are now going to live longer and healthier! You have given yourself the best gift ever! A better you! You may not realise this today but when you are 60 years old and doing that routine health check-up and when the results are all worth a tap on your shoulder, you will know it was worth it! It will all be worth it! :-)
I say again, obesity can be cured, if we all are ready to do something about it. We have to help the ones who lack motivation. Guide them on the right path. Instead of making fun of the ones who are over-weight, we should become their friends and give them confidence. We should all follow clean diets and try to count our calories. We should workout more and engage ourself in at least one type of physical activity for at least thrice a week. Please don't take Me wrong, I am no dietician or trainer. I am just a guy who has been there and maybe a part of Me will always be there. I know My blogs sometimes only talk about Me and My soul but after watching My Dad's Film, 'Oh My God!' I have realised that sometimes cleansing one's soul happens by helping others. So this is Me doing just that. I hope, from the bottom of My heart that in the near future, we all become perfect and no one should be called a Fatty again.
This is Me, Mahaakshay Chakraborty and I am the Voice of the Voiceless.
With All My Might,
Your No.1 Fan,
Mahaakshay Chakraborty.
Lee Haney
Obesity. That one word says it all. And I think it is that one word which doesn't need any introduction. Well, at least in today's times. Obesity today is an epidemic and I personally consider it as a major problem. Trust Me, no one can relate to this more than I can do. I have been there. I have lived through that nightmare and I know how it feels to be the fat kid. Even today I have fears which revolve around My weight as I have the tendency to put on weight even if I look at food! And to be honest, I really wanted to write a blog on obesity and how dangerous it has become in today's times but I wasn't getting that push you know. But today, the Universe gave Me more signs than one that yes, this is the topic that should be written! And so here I am, dwelling into My Past, a very dark corner of it where I had kept those memories. So here it begins ...
Who doesn't feel hungry? We all do. In fact, we do the things we do, no matter how good or bad they are so thought we can eat 2 meals in peace. Food is our essence and without it we are, well, dead! So I know how important food is. If you ask Me, if given a choice I will eat all day! I love food and everything about it! I think in God's Green Earth, nothing is more important than food! Not even sex! Sex can satisfy your animalistic urges but it can't satisfy your hunger now, can it? And in today's time where food is available only a speed dial away, people have forgotten the most important thing, that everything in the universe is made of balance and too much of anything is a bad thing! It has been proven that you will live longer if you eat less. So yes, less is more. Less. Is. More! But sadly, half the world's population thinks otherwise ...
Today, children from mostly all countries suffer from obesity. Well, to be honest, saying that they suffer, is a wrong way to put it. Some of them are born with tendencies. Some of them are not taken care of properly by their parents and some, simply don't care. People, obesity can be cured. We just have to work towards it. I suffered from this nightmarish episode too and trust Me, dying is better than living through it! The way your school friends laugh at you! The way girls make you their brother because they are too ashamed to be linked with you, the way you are voted as the fattest kid in school and re-elected twice to play Santa Claus at the School's Christmas Special, trust Me, I have lived through them all. At that time, you know when I was indulging in all those chocolates and burgers and ice-cream, I thought, who cares, I am gonna eat all of this anyways. But later on, when the friends circle started avoiding Me, when My doctor said I am going towards health problems, when Parents started freaking out, that is when My eyes finally opened and I said, enough is enough! I can and I will change! And so the never-ending journey to a slimmer Me began ...
Yes, I am slim today. All the fat has gone. But I remember My journey. And I know it wasn't easy but it was worth it. Forget about the confidence you get when you see a slimmer you in the mirror and forget about how those diesel jeans fit you now. Forget about how much attention the opposite sex gives you and the compliments you receive. Forget about all of that and know that because of your discipline and dedication, you are now going to live longer and healthier! You have given yourself the best gift ever! A better you! You may not realise this today but when you are 60 years old and doing that routine health check-up and when the results are all worth a tap on your shoulder, you will know it was worth it! It will all be worth it! :-)
I say again, obesity can be cured, if we all are ready to do something about it. We have to help the ones who lack motivation. Guide them on the right path. Instead of making fun of the ones who are over-weight, we should become their friends and give them confidence. We should all follow clean diets and try to count our calories. We should workout more and engage ourself in at least one type of physical activity for at least thrice a week. Please don't take Me wrong, I am no dietician or trainer. I am just a guy who has been there and maybe a part of Me will always be there. I know My blogs sometimes only talk about Me and My soul but after watching My Dad's Film, 'Oh My God!' I have realised that sometimes cleansing one's soul happens by helping others. So this is Me doing just that. I hope, from the bottom of My heart that in the near future, we all become perfect and no one should be called a Fatty again.
This is Me, Mahaakshay Chakraborty and I am the Voice of the Voiceless.
With All My Might,
Your No.1 Fan,
Mahaakshay Chakraborty.
This blog is yummy yum :-)
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