Can the attempt to achieve healthy living can cause misery
• Obsession with self-image can cause misery
• Obsession with dieting prevents the enjoyment of eating (could lead to
anorexia, bulimia, taking dangerous medication, crash diets)
• Obsession with exercise can become physically damaging/time
consuming
• Attempt to achieve healthy living can cause misery can lead to mental health issues
• Dominates all aspects of life so misery could affect relationships/work
• Depends how ‘obsession’ and ‘healthy living’ are defined
• Being overweight and unfit could cause misery. Eating more healthily
and taking moderate exercise could change this. A degree of
‘obsession’ might be needed to encourage a continuous routine
• Obsession can be linked to personality, attitude and insecurities
• Danger of skewed media coverage of health issues and influence of
‘expert’ advice
