Stigma can be a powerful force in changing behavior. Just ask smokers, whose once accepted habit is now so marginalized that the prevalence of smoking has dropped to about 19 percent of U.S. adults from nearly 24 percent just a decade ago. A lot of factors figured into the decline since smoking's mid-20th-century peak, but the sense that smoking is disgusting as well as unhealthful and socially costly has certainly contributed to many people's decision to quit.
Now that smokers have been taken care of, the obese are the new scapegoats for a lot of our ills. Last week, a letter published in the Lancet noted that the obese contribute more than their thinner compatriots to food scarcity and global warming, given that they eat more and require more transportation energy to move themselves around. While the authors' intent was probably not to make the obese feel worse, the media translations of the study in my quick Google search turned up headlines such as "Fat People Cause Global Warming, Higher Food Prices" and "Scientists Blame Fat People for Global Warming."
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5 rounds for time
30 Jumping Pullups
20 Empty Bar Thrusters
10 Knees to Elbows
Not too bad right?
I am 92% sure I am competing in the Trevor Memorial Day Challenge on Monday so where can I get myself a CrossFit t-shirt to sport during this awesome event?
As far as the article and Steve's comments...1: I'm sure if you asked the overweight person sitting next to you on the plane they would be horribly embarressed about his/her situation (imagine needing to ask for a seat belt extender). 2: No one is fat by choice part of the solution is figuring out why they are overeating. 3: some of it is cultural-big is better in some cultures. 4 instead of berating and belittling and taxing overweight maybe helping them...imagine wearing an extra 100 lbs around-would you want to exercise-No b/c it would hurt....We need more programs like The Biggest Loser that encompasses diet, exercise, and therapy. 5. It's kinda of a moot point because like smoking,drugs, alcoholism-no one will change until they want to. 6. Steve I respect your opinion but comments like yours are reasons why overweight people are afraid to come to the gym/places like Crossfit. Would you want to workout knowing people felt that way about you??? Okay I'm done rambling...for now
I do think many people lack the mental willpower and desire to become "fit." We have so many varying definitions of "fit" anymore, as it is. Be it glandular, depression, choice in lifestyle, lack of willpower, or laziness, I have always feared that if I stood from a position of contempt for "fat" people, I would then become one.
Always fear the universe.
I wish I was more comfortable in approaching overweight coworkers/friends/family/& people in general about joining me in my workouts and joining CrossFit, but I find myself only talking to people who already enjoy "fitness activities" about CrossFit or only asking people who already workout to join me for a jog - - - Maybe its that mental block or mental barrier in our society that drives overweight people farther from getting involved with the things and people they need and instead of feeling supported by actual people, they turn to the "quick fixes/gimics".....I almost feel like I am insulting someone who is already overweight or who has really unhealthy habits by talking about CrossFit or talking about good nutrition, yet I talk about it with other people.....so why do I feel this way?? I am not sure......but is it possible that they feel just as uncomfortable approaching me about it, as I do about approaching them?? reba
I do not know the answer to this problem, but our society is becoming sick from overindulgence of every sort.....
Everyone have a good start to Memorial Day weekend! And look out because Spitting Llamas are coming with their game face on Monday ;)
P.S. All I do know is that there is always room for improvement :)
I wish I was more comfortable in approaching overweight coworkers/friends/family/& people in general about joining me in my workouts and joining CrossFit, but I find myself only talking to people who already enjoy "fitness activities" about CrossFit or only asking people who already workout to join me for a jog - - - Maybe its that mental block or mental barrier in our society that drives overweight people farther from getting involved with the things and people they need and instead of feeling supported by actual people, they turn to the "quick fixes/gimics".....I almost feel like I am insulting someone who is already overweight or who has really unhealthy habits by talking about CrossFit or talking about good nutrition, yet I talk about it with other people.....so why do I feel this way?? I am not sure......but is it possible that they feel just as uncomfortable approaching me about it, as I do about approaching them?? reba
I do not know the answer to this problem, but our society is becoming sick from overindulgence of every sort.....
Everyone have a good start to Memorial Day weekend! And look out because Spitting Llamas are coming with their game face on Monday ;)
P.S. All I do know is that there is always room for improvement :)
The workout today was fun.
I think I finished around 15 something.
Mark, Greg & Paul - I'm in for Monday and whatever name you choose for our SWEEEET team is good with me.
AND, Thanks for taking care of the sign-up, Greg!
As for the workout, I enjoyed it - still not able to do knees to elbows but getting a wee bit closer - it looks so easy in the videos...
Great workout guys and I will see you next time.
I want to welcome you wholeheartedly to your new Crossfit family! You did an awesome job tonight, and your attitude rocks. :-)
Great job to everyone tonight!
Happy Birthday, TOVAR!
I did my own mishmosh tonight from some of the WODS I missed this week...21-15-9 of burpees (sucko),kb swings 1pood, and thrusters ( 45lb ) and then I finished with those god dang TURKISH GETUPS for 10 each side....every freaking time I am swearing doing them - a#@&&blg##f!
Later - Reba