Now, however, she is regaining weight. She has already regained 15 of the 20 kilos she lost last year. But most people go to a well known nutritionist just to show off. It is a trend more than anything else. Obesity, especially in women, was once valued as a sign of the family's wealth.
Nutritionists blame excess weight on poor eating habits and lack of exercise.
People diet to look better. In a man, however, a paunch will raise no eyebrows. A woman who sees herself as ugly and unattractive because she is overweight is actually reflecting others' view of her, he adds. In a materialistic society that focuses on physical appearance, overweight women are likely to suffer severely simply because they don't fit the criteria set by society. They may shun men altogether.