Obesity is a disease that occurs with the increase of body fat tissue due to the fact that the daily energy intake is more than the energy spent. Obesity is an increasing problem all over the world and in our country. Biological, environmental, physiological, psychological, cultural and socioeconomic factors play a role in its formation. The energy taken in maintaining body weight is balanced with physical activity. In other words, a physically active life is an indispensable part of the energy cycle. Inactivity is one of the primary causes of obesity.
Obesity and psychological problems are in a mutual interaction. It is observed that individuals with obesity experience more childhood trauma and receive more psychiatric diagnoses than those with normal weight. Among these diagnoses, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders and eating disorders are the most common. I would like to share with you some of the thoughts I have gained as a result of these meetings. First of all, it has been noticed that women in our society tend to continue their lives by taking excessive responsibility and sacrificing themselves to their families and children. It is understood that they have difficulties in sharing the responsibilities of the house, saying no, and asking for help. Families who have difficulties in expressing their feelings, establishing open communication, division of labor, and stress management have placed a heavy burden on mothers and women on a traditional basis. For this reason, women who cannot socialize, actively participate in life, and discover their own interests and skills are imprisoned in a sedentary life. has been done. Recognizing these triggers and developing action plans for these points are critical for people who aim to gain healthy eating habits. For example, frequently watching the news and daytime programs (including items such as loss and abuse) may cause women to have higher stress levels. Holidays, family visits, holiday plans, mourning It has been seen that situations that disrupt the daily routine and reduce motivation such as loss of life, loss, retirement, sleep disorders, physiological or psychological diseases, and fatigue can also be triggers. factor. One of the most common triggers expressed by women participating in obesity group interviews (when they lose weight or gain weight) is comments that harm their motivation or self-confidence. It has been stated that comments such as "Are you sick, collapsed, unsuitable, your face drooped, you look old" were made for those who lost weight, and "I said that even if you lose weight, you will gain it again, try in vain, you will not succeed", for those who gain weight or have difficulty in losing weight. It is understood that comments made about other people's bodies can cause lack of motivation and regression in people who try to gain healthy eating habits. In addition, it is important to include some behavioral changes in our lives, such as conscious eating awareness, conscious grocery shopping, to identify thoughts and behaviors that prevent weight loss and to develop appropriate coping methods, to develop interpersonal relationships, and to establish an active and social life order. are steps.
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