Happy Wellness Wednesday, everyone!
For some people who have experienced childhood adversity, coping with the horrors of what happened to them can take them into using food for comfort. As such, some develop certain lifestyles and gain an unhealthy amount of weight such that their health is comprised. This was evident from the original Kaiser Permanente study in 1998.
It is also revealed in a recent study involving 1,647 adults aged 27-33. “A history of any childhood maltreatment was associated with more than 60% greater risk for chronic dieting and overeating, with additional associations found for binge eating, weight and shape concerns, and unhealthy weight control behaviors. All types of abuse and neglect were associated with at least one type of disordered eating outcome…emotional neglect was most consistently related to higher risk for disordered eating attitudes and behaviors.”
Some children may experience bullying when peers or strangers make fun of their weight. This can lead to self-hatred, thoughts of self-harm and self-imposed isolation. However, just as what happened to you is not your identity, the number on a scale does not define you. As you work on your health, healing and happiness goals, know that your worth does not lie in those numbers.
Have a beautiful (be-you-tiful) day!
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