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Essay / A case study on the theme of Living to eat, not eating to live? - 1089
Tom's hunger for Instagram followers led to health problems. He can suffer from many health complications that are not limited to heart attacks and strokes. His doctor informed him that if he didn't do some exercise every day, he would have serious health problems that could endanger his life. Tom loves to eat and doesn't like to exercise, so this reflects his behavioral beliefs. He thinks exercising is a waste of time and doesn't seem to like the idea. He prefers to be in his car heading to a new eating place and spending time there, and therefore his own. However, Tom recognizes what his doctor is expressing about the importance of exercise to his current health and the risks associated with it. Tom's attitude toward going to the gym and exercising is unlikely to generate strong intentions. When evaluating behavioral outcomes, the benefits clearly outweigh the harms. Since his visit to the doctor, Tom has discovered that he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Exercising will help lower his blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as a tool for