Well I gotta say that this brought back memories, lots of very painful memories! No, I didn't go to fat camp, but if it were an option I'm sure my mom would have tried it. I connected with most of the characters in the short episode. I know its based off of a book or something and no I have not read it, but will some day I'm sure. At the moment I'm intrigued and eager to see the next episode. I hope that the counselors and the physical instructors get the chance to see how it is from the camper's perspective. I know that the head Doctor was once a camper there, but I think she must have forgotten what it was like to be in those shoes. I think there is a good chance that this show can become really good in opening an awareness that health comes in many different sizes. I also think that it has potential to open up the minds of parents of obese children and teens to see how life is like from a different perspective. I am very hopeful for this show because I certainly wish that something like it would have been around when I was growing up in my own super-sized body. Every day is a struggle if you have low self esteem no matter what size you are, and that is where we need to focus our concern. Not on the outside issue, but on the inner issue. Then will we be able to tip the scale of what is truly healthy and what is overdoing it on either side.
So after I see the next episode and maybe a few more, depending on the next episode and if it gives me anything to write about. I will keep you informed on my thoughts.
I know its been a while since I've posted anything and I wish to apologize. My brother passed away recently and have been dealing with the emotions from that. My head still doesn't feel like the clouds have passed, but someday that rainbow will emerge and I will emerge with it.
