Reflective Essay On Super Size Me

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Growing up, my siblings and I never had the privilege of eating out, not to mention consuming fast food. This, thanks to my mother’s incredible devotion, in always preparing the tastiest and healthiest dishes for us. Nowadays, the number of people consuming fast food has increased tremendously, and they are paying for it not only with their cash but also with their health. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Diseases, more than two-thirds of adults in America are considered to be overweight and more than one-third of the above mentioned deemed to be obese. Seeing and hearing all this drastic and upsetting information, made me realize that it was the responsibility of each one of us to lead better and healthier lives, and if a change took place, it would start by changing the mentality and by opening the eyes of fast food consumers. …show more content…

I must admit that the journey was not one of the most bearable ones, and experiencing the side effects of my actions made it even scarier. Over the course of my McDiet, I consumed over 30 pounds of sugar, gained 24.5 pounds and became twice more likely to suffer from heart failure. The journey that I undertook was as risky for my health as necessary for people to understand that fast food is not as magical and nutritional as it may appear to be. Back then, my documented journey temporarily accomplished its purpose, by raising awareness, making people more responsible for their food consumption and by pushing McDonald 's to cancel their super-size options from the

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