Modern weight control obsession
The obsession with weight that has become the norm in today's culture is not about concern for health. It is about undue preoccupation with achieving the "right" appearance, and a willingness to risk health and a balanced life trying to accomplish that "look." This self-conscious, body-centered focus seriously interferes with self-esteem, self-confidence and the energy needed for more important things that are highly valued by most people.
