Do Not Be Fooled!

Welcome to my blog! To start off, I would like to introduce myself a little bit. My name is Vicky Chan and I am currently a student at Simon Fraser University. I graduated from H.J. Cambie Secondary high school in 2008 and attended Kwantlen Polytechnic University for 2 years before attending SFU. By no means am I a professional, but as I learn about health, I would love to share and promote health to everyone and anyone. I understand that not everyone will try and live healthier, but even if a single person can learn something from my blog, I have accomplished something.

I am currently taking a kinesiology course which is focused on contemporary health issues. The topic that my blog will be focused on is healthy weight and is directed to everyone. I think this is an important topic because many people are self conscious of their physical appearance and I was one of those people. I use to think that being skinny is what people find attractive and healthy. I use to think that being fat and obese is unhealthy and unattractive therefore, being skinny is healthy and attractive. My perspective has changed drastically now. Not everyone will have the physical appearance of celebrities we see in the magazines, television shows, or the runway. In fact, it is not even normal to have such physical appearance since Photoshop is used so often. I have seen magazines with the face of a celebrity on the cover and I would think to my self, "is that really her?" or "does she even look like that?". In my opinion, I think the media may start off with a real picture of someone which involves heavy makeup, good lighting, a good camera and good editing skills. Here are two examples:

                                                                                           

My main message is that everyone can make a difference in their health, whether it is a small change or a big change. Start at your own pace and take small steps in changing your daily eating habits and routines. Anyone can live healthier, it just depends if you are willing to make an effort or not. Never doubt yourself in anything and don't ever give up. It is not about how many times you fail, it is about what you learn from it. Lastly, do not be deceived by the media no matter how convincing it may be. Do not try to please others with your appearance or weight, but do what is healthy. Slowly start living a healthier lifestyle by making small changes in your daily routines and eating habits.