“Women’s Healthy Weight Day” falls on every Thursday of the third full week in January, and this year it is on January 18. Each of us is unique in our own way. A healthy weight is the natural body weight in relation to height. Being healthy is defined by physical, mental, and social well-being, which means getting the right amount of nutrition, exercise, mental stability, and sleep. The first thing that people notice about us is our physical appearance, so it’s no surprise that we get so conscious when someone mentions our weight. Sadly, many people believe that being thin is equal to being healthy, which is not the case. Being skinny isn’t always healthy. We could be healthier than a person who weighs less than us. Being healthy is not defined by just weight, but is a combination of the physical, mental, and social well-being of an individual. Body Mass Index (B.M.I.) is the standard used to determine a healthy weight. Recently, new standards of measurement of a healthy weight are being developed, which promise to be more accurate than the standard B.M.I. Many women go to extreme lengths to achieve their ideal weight. They starve and put themselves at risk just to lose that excess weight. On the other hand, some women show no concern for their weight or health and increase their chances of contracting life-threatening diseases. The Day celebrates a healthy weight for all women by accepting every woman’s natural body appearance and weight. This day discourages the obsession with weight loss in an unhealthy manner. Women are encouraged to celebrate their natural weight by focusing on their overall health and at the same time, avoiding unhealthy diet practices. “I see how hard you’ve been working to gain emotional health and I’m really proud of you.” “I’m here for you. Let’s make healthy changes together.”
-Husband tells wife.
Women’s Healthy Weight Day
