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Recognizing my own bias or prejudice .....

Posted by ellerbracke @ellerbracke, Aug 31, 2019

I know I am very guilty of classifying people in general, and regarding weight in particular. Living in the bible/heart attack/ diabetes belt, it simply blows my mind how many obese people I see every single day when out and about. Granted, fewer of those at Dillard’s than Walmart. Still, in addition to being concerned, I am also judging those people. I know I should not, but how in the world can someone get that fat? It would take years of dedicated overeating to reach that. No, I really don’t think that all of them have a medical issue, seeing what’s in their grocery carts. Someone help me get a less judgmental attitude when I’ve been semi-denying myself all those chips and cookies and fries for decades?? I live and eat well, but treats should be treats, not daily food.

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Oct 14, 2019
In reply to @ellerbracke "General comment: I’m on the waiting list for the latest book by Malcolm Gladwell titled “talking..." + (show)
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General comment: I’m on the waiting list for the latest book by Malcolm Gladwell titled “talking to strangers”. This author has always been a fascinating source of well researched information, and I expect this latest book to perhaps shed some light on pre-conceptions and erroneous assumptions of people and their motives. Just in case there are any interested readers out there.

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@ellerbracke I put the book on my list of want to read!

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imallears | @imallears | Oct 15, 2019
In reply to @contentandwell "@ellerbracke my BMI is about 26 I think and my PCP does not want me to..." + (show)
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@ellerbracke my BMI is about 26 I think and my PCP does not want me to lose more. They actually say that as you age it’s good to have a little extra weight, I guess because if you get sick you have more to draw from. I don’t know if that’s why he doesn’t think I should lose more or what it is. Most people do not feel that I should lose more though.

When I was young I did get my weight down a lot and people were asking others if I had been sick! I hadn’t been of course but the weight I was at was not sustainable for me. I did not get that low in a healthy way. I was not underweight according to charts.
JK

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@contentandwell
Hi,

I started a discussion in healthy living about my thoughts on BMI.

FL Mary

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Ayesha, Alumni Mentor | @ayeshasharma | Oct 15, 2019

I have loved this conversation!! Thank you everyone for bringing humility and genuine perspectives. Everyone here clearly cares about health and unity in positive intentions is what drives us forward. Thanks @ellerbracke for this recommendation. I haven't read this book, but have heard of the author (from Oprah).

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