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Unbelievable

posted 9 years ago by tzogas
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Terribly revealing look at the dynamics of family and the role it plays in preparing their young for a fat-shaming and hypocritical world.

Almost every single primary adult in these kids' lives have internalized fat hating culture and are teaching these young people how to get used to hating themselves for the rest of their lives - some of them gleefully eating junk and garbage while doing so.

I think these parents and coaches are the ones who need to go to "fat camp", where maybe they can learn up-to-date information that doesn't include BMI's and advising people to "keep going when it hurts". Pain is a warning signal that indicates something is wrong.

Right on the treadmill at any gym I exercise at, there is a prominent sticker that warns equipment users to cease activity if it causes pain in the body.

These people are dangerous.

I hope these kids are ok.

**Have an A1 day**

[–] Leahpard 9 years ago

I agree. Does no one believe in positive encouragement? The negative words from parents won't push these kids to eat healthy. I did find the "Si Se Puede" program to be beneficial. I hope they can get some funding.

Also I felt terrible for Davion. I could tell he just wanted to be accepted by his peers. I'm glad he was able to get healthier.

[–] tzogas 9 years ago

Leahpard,

Yes to all of that - and hey - notice something else?

This is the one and only thread for this movie (from 2014!)

It seems no one wants to talk about the actual issue of size and/or health in any kind of logical way.

Oh, but if you go to any other movie or performer's board, they're full of "Ewww, but she's FAAAAAT!!!"

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[–] Leahpard 9 years ago

I know! "X" actor/actress is always too fat or too skinny. It's ridiculous, and I feel like for young people especially like the girl who went to fat camp, she seemed so concerned with weight and measuring it...could easily be a fast track to an eating disorder. Weight and health should be talked about, and education should be given but not obsessed over.

[–] tzogas 9 years ago

Leahpard:
I know! "X" actor/actress is always too fat or too skinny.

Yes, and the body policing does not stop at celebrities. It's a really serious problem for everyone; this over-concern for body acceptance - it's actually getting in the way of many other things for people, like being able to focus at work, school, during socializing, etc.

It's ridiculous, and I feel like for young people especially like the girl who went to fat camp, she seemed so concerned with weight and measuring it...could easily be a fast track to an eating disorder.

Everybody's different, but when I was intensely involved in physical activities, I had a "thing" for numbers; I just liked to track them and watch them move around. It gave me something to focus on and play with. But again, yes, that kind of stuff can get out of hand, and when people say that permanent weight loss is a lifelong effort, the implications of that kind of obsession seem terrifying.

Weight and health should be talked about, and education should be given but not obsessed over.

Weight and health are talked about, in many responsible corners, but apparently, not enough people are listening, and it's getting way out of hand. When people are misinformed, they create myths and taboos in place of rational thought.

Well, there I've gone and depressed myself again. I think I will look for some good news, yeah? Good talking with you - come on back anytime ;).

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[–] blacknyellowsquid 9 years ago

Yeah that one school counselor with Si Se Peude seemed to be the most positive one, trying to make a change. I could feel her frustration when she was denied funding, etc. She was really trying to reach them and make a difference, even if only a small one.

I'm glad Moy's dad had somewhat of a change of heart, though unfortunately it took a stroke for him to get there. He was a charming guy but unfortunately seemed to be mocking and dissing the idea of eating healthy because it meant he'd have to, too, and he didn't want to. At the risk of his own kid's wellbeing. (I've seen that in other shows like this too!) So again at least by the end it seemed he was wanting to fix that.

I felt bad for Davion too. That part when his dad left and he said along the lines of "I finally do something right and nobody's here to see it..." awwwwwwwwwww that was heartwrenching. I cringed at the coach's "if it hurts, that's when you push harder!" advice, too, however it did seem he went out of his way to give Davion a chance, to help him stay part of the team...and in the long run that did help him.

[–] blazingangel-2 9 years ago

I think there's something really physiologically wrong with Emily. While some of the adults do not model good eating behavioral.... Emily's parents seem to really care for her and have made many sacrifices for her.

From what it looks like, I think Emily suffers from having proper hormonal signaling problem (admittedly, I think the junk food made it worse). There's something that is going on beyond the scope of adhering to a good diet for Emily. Her behavior is not normal and seems to go beyond addiction. I don't think it's her fault, too.

[–] T-eschberger 9 years ago

The fact that so many people have no real clue how to truly eat healthy is sad. Emily showed a lot of signs of eating related mental disorders. Moys father was a bullying, coward jerk who I wanted to slap around. These parents were two f--king self absorbed and ignorant to help their damn kids.

[–] Arvin-G-Borkar 8 years ago

No pain no gain. Water is for quitters.

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