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Program Consultant,
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Achieving a healthy weight is not just about the food you eat; it is about self-esteem, self-worth, and a healthy emotional life.
A recent study confirmed that low self-esteem was a precursor to weight gain. The study, which was published in January's Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, showed that adolescent girls who viewed themselves as unpopular were 69% more likely to gain weight than their more popular peers.
This study offers scientific proof for what is increasingly obvious. There is often a direct link between how women feel about themselves, what they eat, and how they take care of their bodies.
Weight management is not distinct from the other aspects of a person's life. It is not just a matter of the food you eat, but how you feel about yourself, what social network you have, and how happy you are, that can influence what you eat and therefore what you weigh.
Ultimately, a healthy weight is a reflection of health elsewhere in one's life: healthy relationships, a sense of purpose, and an overall sense of well-being. If a girl feels unpopular or socially inadequate, she might use food to quell these uncomfortable feelings.
If you are a parent and your child is struggling with popularity and weight issues, here are a few things you can do to help: