Does being healthy interest you personally?

[curiouschica]

I think it's more important to people as they get older...don't think too many young people think about their health. Correct me if I am wrong...

[Konnour]

I'm not and never been fat - no matter what I eat or do or not do, so if by being "healthy" you mean avoiding anything containing fat & sugar and instead eating grass - it's not my issue.

Though about other "health" stuff - it interests me only when I get actual health problems.

But as soon as I'm past them - I forget about it at all.

Yup - I'm stubborn and don't learn from my mistakes.

But I can't help it.

And I think that all this health trend is just a hoax to make people buy stuff.

When you look at the shop - all "low fat" or "bio" or "healthy" or "natural" or whatever stuff usually is much more expensive than normal things.

For example - my grandad was heavy drinker and smoker but my grandma(his wife) was a health nut(they both were about the same age) yes the grandma was much more lively and strong not to say the same about the grandad who got a stomach surgery(due to inflammation caused by excessive drinking) but the thing is -

The grandad lived 5 years longer than grandma(she got a stroke)

Despite that statistically women live longer, despite unhealthy lifestyle.

[curiouschica]

I think that was an exception though...usually keeping up with your health helps you live longer...but yeah I don't believe the value of some of those labels too (organic for ex)...

[AshBrown]

You are so so right. When we are young, we may me conscious of our muscular or hot looks but we never care about what is "unhealthy" in terms of our long term condition.

As we grow older, we are forced to think about it differently. Even if we don't want to, we start getting conditions. eg high cholesterol that may get into you just because you inherited it; or high BP. Or in many women, they cannot shed enough weight after kids.

And trust me, it gets from bad to worse.

[curiouschica]

Yep all the more reason to work on it now! =)

[queenofpeen]

Yeah, I care about it NOW. Being preventative is more effective than waiting until you're unhealthy and then saying, "oops I regret this." :P

Lately I've been noticing that people care way more about their looks than their health. They'll diet and cite "health" as the reason, but have a goal weight in mind and have no idea that the diet is often hurting their metabolism. A more extreme example is eating disorders.

People look at me and automatically assume I'm unhealthy because I'm fat, yet I eat healthier than most of my friends, exercise at least 30 minutes a day, and get regular check-ups and blood tests. Our culture is so backwards, focusing only on weight and height instead of actual lifestyle.

[curiouschica]

Good point! Sometimes looks are deceiving! Keep at it! =)

[countrybelle]

Your wrong lol I'm obsessed with my health I workout everyday pretty intensely and I can't stand junk food or artificial foods so ya lol

[curiouschica]

lol I stand corrected! :) Awesome!

[countrybelle]

:)

[thisislifebaby]

I'm not a health freak but it is very high on my list of priorities, I exercise regularly, I eat well (next to no processed foods, fruit and veggies, no soft drinks, no fast food, low fat foods, I don't eat dairy of gluten, the only junk food I eat is chocolate or cookies but I eat in very small portions) I don't go to the doctor as often as I should but I don't get sick often. I was always a bit chubby (I just ate too much and didn't exercise enough) till I was about 12 then I got very chubby at 13 I lost 10-13 kg in 3 months (through exercise and healthy eating) and since then I have been pay attention to my health in a healthy way.

[curiouschica]

That's awesome! It gives you a good feeling to take care of your body! Keep it up! A whole lifetime ahead of u...

[iPood]

I'm interested in health and have been for a while. I think lots of young people aren't exactly interested in their health per se, but more so about looking good so they work out for those reasons. When people get older, it's still to look good but also to prevent stuff like diabetes.

And then there are those people who just eat disgustingly and still stay skinny so they never learn anything about health or nutrition.

[curiouschica]

I agree with you about the reasoning...I think good habits stick more with those that already have some condition like diabetes because they have no choice but to take care of themselves (at least those that care) or for those that have a history of it in their family...

[iPood]

yes. Although I still know young people with diabetes who don't care for themselves. A girl I know with diabetes ate a big mac and was in the hospital for a week. She now has a permanently damaged pancreas. Funny thing is, she knew the dangers in her case but decided to have the big mac anyway. WTF

[MyNameIsJonas]

Im a health nut.

It's weird though because I'm the type of health nut that works out, makes sure that I only eat healthy whole foods, vegetables, a daily intake of vitamin c and anti oxidant's but I go out every weekend and drink like a fish.

[curiouschica]

lol! Well at least you got most of the bases covered! =)

[martyfellow]

Well, I've always been a runner and athletic; I ca't imagine not keeping fit. The women in China are mostly really fit too. How could I not be personally interested in health? Young or old, it's our most important charachteristic, no?

[curiouschica]

Agreed!

[martyfellow]

Best Answer by Far!

[WoIIie]

Being healthy interests me when I see people struggling with poor habits. I was in the same boat and if I could help someone avoid or get out of that rut, I would.

[curiouschica]

That's true! I know a lot of people become trainers themselves because they feel they can help people (having had bad habits themselves earlier)!

[Longshot]

It may concern older people more but it should concern everyone. As an example, our society as a whole is obese and obesity in children is especially bad. Yet, our society hasn't done much about it.

[curiouschica]

You're right! And I don't think the problem will be going anywhere anytime soon...I wish we could stop producing the crap that we produce! Would make it so much easier!

[Anonymous]

Considering 80% of Americans will be overweight or obese by 2030, I'd say it's a good idea.

Cut out all sweetened drinks

Wear sunscreen

Get a Waterpick and use it every day

Weigh yourself once a month

[curiouschica]

waterpick?

[Opinion Owner]

link

[curiouschica]

Oh ok!

[WeaponZero]

It does now. But it didn't when I was younger, although not for reasons you probably think.

[curiouschica]

Well that's good that you think differently now... =)

[starlight124]

Yes it does, I eat healthy as much as I possibly can but sometimes I wanna raid a candy store lol

[curiouschica]

lol! Healthy!

[justjumpit4]

I'm 16, and like the biggest health freak ever. haha

[curiouschica]

Really? lol What do your friends say?

[justjumpit4]

haha they think I'm weird.. but it's OK. I just want to live a healthy life. And it's never too early to prevent future health problems! haha

[curiouschica]

lol my friends have gotten used to it too! It's harder with new people though because they seem to judge more, but I guess we'll have healthier arteries and all! =)

[justjumpit4]

yep, exactly! Then they'll be sorry they made fun of us haha

[Xx_DRE_xX]

I do, but I'm not exactly a complete health nut.

[curiouschica]

Well that's still good! Do you do it for physical purposes (appearance) or more for down the road?

[Xx_DRE_xX]

Eh...both but mainly for myself.

[curiouschica]

Like the honesty...cool! Keep it up!