Monday, January 26, 2009

Oprah and Teenagers With Weight Issues

Oh wow! I watched Oprah today. Her show was about teenagers with weight issues. I wasn't fat as a teenager. I gained my weight later in life, so I don't know how those teenagers feel. However, as they were telling their stories, I cried. As they were talking about how teens and teachers at school make fun of them, call them names, and make jokes about their weight, it made me think how sick our society is.



I cried some more.



I had self esteem issues about being a fat teenager, during my senior year. In an earlier post I wrote about my self esteem because I was teased about being a fat teenager. I was blessed with a high metabolism and a healthy lifestyle as a teenager, so I wasn't actually fat. It's amazing how cruel children and teenagers can be toward each other.

Goal - Motivation