Obesity Film Reflection

Obesity Film Reflection
Dan’s attitude and experience with her body
Despite Dan’s weight, he has remained brave hence the reason why he has not succumbed to what stereotypes say about him. He has upheld high self-esteem. He regards himself equal to other people regardless of the difference in weight. According to Dan, his body size does not describe who he is.
Behaviors he has chosen to cope with weight
Previously, Dan used to isolate himself to avoid other students who were picking on him. Presently, he has decided to exercise more so as to lose weight. He eats less even though he is always full. More importantly, he has chosen to give a deaf ear to the stereotypes.
Assessment
It is true that Dan has put on weight which is not good for his health. However, as he spoke, I realized that he has dealt with many challenges to get where he is. He has been criticized by his age-mates. He has been treated differently but all in all, he did not lose his self-identity. According to Dan, self-appreciation is the key to dealing with such challenges in life. This is an excellent personality.
Donna’s attitude and experience with her body
Donna is contented with who she is and her body size. After long struggles to lose weight without any success, she has accepted her body size. Most of the time, people treat her differently hence hurting her feelings. However, she has learned to appreciate who she is and love her body since her being overweight did not necessarily mean she was unhealthy.
Behaviors that she has chosen to cope with weight
Donna is well aware of the diseases that come with overweight including diabetes.

To cope with her weight, she trains twice a week. She also ensures that her diet is healthy by avoiding preservatives. She also loves who she is, therefore, tries to be at her best daily. She reassures herself of her worthiness on a regular basis.
Assessment
Listening Donna express her challenges and how she has dealt with them impressed me. This is because she no longer pursues to be like other people. She no longer questions why she is different from others. She has come to terms with her real self and therefore learned to love who she is.this is the best move one can ever take to have a high self-esteem.
Danielle’s attitude and experience with her body
Previously, Danielle was depressed with her overweight due to criticism by her peers. However, her present position is the opposite of what she thought of herself. She is at peace with her body size. She is a great teacher and public speaker at the moment due to the courage she has gained along the way. Criticism does not demean her anymore.
Behaviors that she has chosen to cope with weight
Danielle has been diagnosed with several weight related diseases diabetes included. To deal with this, she has personal trainers who help her with physical training. She also has dieticians who ensure she eats healthy. Finally, she has private doctors who check her health condition.
Assessment
Danielle’s interview is impressive since it is a motivational speech. Any person undergoing personal challenges can derive motivation from her speech. She has successfully overcome criticism, and she is doing well as a teacher. The fact that she works hard in her career keeps her from worrying about what people say. She is aware that people talk behind her back, but she is not put down by such. Therefore Danielle too is an example of a person with high self-esteem.