Slimming trend Nowadays, slimming becomes a trend in Hong Kong. Do you know why? Let’s discuss this problem. First, the mass media always invite the slim idols to promote their slim body. And also the slimming advertisements use exaggerated wording to show how effective their programs are. That’s why we will be misled by those wrong information. Moreover, the general Besides, the fat people stupid, slow, weaker, Actually, the Also, they follow peer pressure. They do not think unhealthy self-image. public also thinks that being slim is beautiful. are teased by others and also labeled as being less able. All these are of negative names. young people follow their idols blindly. their peers blindly. They feel great They want to get social acceptance. critically about slimming and have In addition, the young people do not understand the importance of inner beauty and see physical appearance far too important. some are fat, they do not seek help from the doctors or dietitians. They have poor knowledge about slimming. They just lose their weight in an excessive way. They don’t understand the harmful effects of excessive dieting. Although As a conclusion, we should lose weight in a healthy way. We should not follow the slimming trend so blindly. By 1A, Tinny Li 1