A Case Study Of Live To Eat Not Eat To Live?

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A motto that would best describe Tom is, “live to eat, not eat to live”. Tom is an 18-year-old male, who likes to be with the hype, and goes out to eat when a new food craze restaurant has just opened. He is even willing to drive hours to be one of the first to eat there. He enjoys having the best Instagram picture with the most likes. His Instagram page is more of all foods inclusive with the newsiest food trends on the market. His love for food, has unfortunately caused him an extra 100 pounds and even high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.
Moreover, Tom’s main concern is his embarrassment about going to the gym and thinks exercising it is a waste of time. He is 5’10 and was 165 pounds, but now he is about 270 pounds. Tom has gained …show more content…

Tom hunger for Instagram followings has landed him in a health scare. He may experience many health complications which are not limited to heart attacks and strokes. His physician has notified him, that if he does not exercise a little everyday, he will have serious and life threating health concerns.
Tom loves to just eat and dislikes exercising, so this reflects his behavioral beliefs. He thinks exercising is a waste of time and does not seem to enjoy the idea of it. He rather be in his car driving to a new food location, and spending the time there so his. However, Tom does acknowledge what his physician expresses in terms of the importance of exercise for his current health status and the risks associated. Toms attitudes about going to the gym and exercising are unlikely to promote strong intentions. For evaluation of behavioral outcomes, the pros definitely outweigh the cons. Since visiting the physician, Tom found out that he has both high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. Exercising will help lower his blood pressure and cholesterol levels as well as a tool to

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