This one raised a smile when I saw the abstract:
I suppose it makes sense. Why follow their advice if they are unable to achieve something in their own bodies.
How does this apply to other areas like fitness or diet gurus? I think this is where it gets more complex. I think a diet guru who is promoting a certain approach as leading to health or leanness should really be healthy and lean. However in terms of fitness, the 6-pack is not always a sign that they know what they are doing. Favourable genetics and chemical assistance can often deliver a decent physique despite the particular approach to training. Looking good doesn't mean that you know what you are talking about.....but if you know what you are talking about you should at least look decent.
Respondents reported more mistrust of physicians who are overweight or obese, were less inclined to follow their medical advice, and were more likely to change providers if the physician was perceived to be overweight or obese, compared to normal-weight physicians who elicited significantly more favorable reactions. These weight biases remained present regardless of participants’ own body weight.
I suppose it makes sense. Why follow their advice if they are unable to achieve something in their own bodies.
How does this apply to other areas like fitness or diet gurus? I think this is where it gets more complex. I think a diet guru who is promoting a certain approach as leading to health or leanness should really be healthy and lean. However in terms of fitness, the 6-pack is not always a sign that they know what they are doing. Favourable genetics and chemical assistance can often deliver a decent physique despite the particular approach to training. Looking good doesn't mean that you know what you are talking about.....but if you know what you are talking about you should at least look decent.
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That said, most of surgeons work out, I think. I know for sure the most famous czech cardio surgeon does, but he also runs and does cross country...
Also the most famous plastic surgeon - kind of a national celebrity who participates in MISS competitions etc. - has his own hand-made dumbbells, my mother told me, it was on TV..suddenly my weight training is seen in a positive light at home:-)
Reading blogs where doctors(!) say "It's not the chair that caused obesity, it's sugar! our readers arent stupid brainwashed sheep! Coca-cola is evil!" Are you kidding me? And a year ago I though this was the truth...
I am ok when a triathlete misses the point, when weight trainer is enthusiastic about a study he doesn't understand...but doctors?
Fortunately most of the doctors spread the message that would make Matt Stone proud, but it's not sexy, so it's very hard to persuade typical "I just found a nice english sciencey blog with lot of studies and sexy recipes so I wont be ill again" conventional wisdom fighter.
Ever seen Dr. Andrew Weil and his buddha belly? Is this a reflection of him or do people see through it an accept the information.