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Wednesday, December 1, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Fit For Sisters Andrew Loscutoff Columnist Is your weight a social dilemma? How much of a person9s behavior is free will? Do people actually have a say in their health and wellness? It turns out, free will is second to what others around us are doing in regards to obesity and exercise habits. Behavioral psychology and health studies are reveal- ing that a person9s body weight is tied to their social network. Not Facebook or Twitter, but real-life net- work. In the New England Journal of Medicine, 10,000 subjects were analyzed with lifestyle questionnaires. Results showed people have a 45 percent higher chance of becoming obese if the people around them are obese. If they are friends or family, chances were even higher at 57 percent. What is going on here? We think we possess the state of mind to make our own choices and use ratio- nality and motivation to make decisions. This notion quickly crumbles when we go out with colleagues and a pitcher of beer and baskets of chips are on the table. Or when a compassionate friend bakes a cake to help one overcome a hard time. What others are doing quickly becomes part of us. Adolescence is even worse. Going home to junk food, convenient foods, and takeout is only showing a growing mind that cheap and easy is the proper way to feed themselves. In college, the <Freshman 15= is about eating socially and drinking excessively because that9s what everyone is doing. This phenomenon, how- ever, can9t all be bad, as the opposite is also true. A person who hangs out with people in high-activity and fitness settings is more likely to participate. If we go to the trails to ride bikes, we are affirming a healthy habit with others. Many young males step into a gym, see other young men lifting weights, and become trans- fixed with improving their musculature and appear- ance. A person who begins losing weight all of a sudden has many others asking how they9re doing it, and a sup- port system is created. If you9re reading this, you likely have an interest in health and fitness, and it9s important to remem- ber the lesson. Behavior is influenced by the people we are near most. Attitudes are shaped by who we are around. The health of our own bodies is influenced not by the self alone. Take this lesson and be a harbinger of health for others. Be a light of positive in a world soured by resentments. Wave and smile at your neighbor, as even the smallest influence can be a spark. 2 2012 012 HONDA H One O N owner, D A 30 F FIT I T mpg, front-wheel drive, all power options, 102K miles. $8,900 Sisters Car Connection 541-815-7397 192 W. Barclay Dr., Sisters Bring us your t trade-ins ra and low-mileage low mileag consignments! Sisters Dental WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! Trevor Frideres, D . M . D . Greg Everson, D . M . D . Kellie Kawasaki-Jones, D . M . 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Ben Cooper, who missed last year9s season due to injury, brings experience to the 145- pound weight class as well. Jarboe is very excited to be involved in the Outlaws program. <I have wrestled my whole life,= he said. <Nearly every mentor I have ever had stemmed from wrestling. So, naturally, I try to give back the same help and guidance that was given to me.= He continued, <Our goals as a team revolve around mak- ing this a good experience for everyone involved. We want to bring the numbers up, push each other to be better people everyday, and gain support throughout the community.= Jarboe likes what he is see- ing in practice. <I see a group of athletes who genuinely care about one another,= he said. <Everyone in the room is focused and willing to contribute to each other9s success. I couldn9t be more happy with the effort and dedication these Outlaws have been showing.= The team9s first compe- tition is set for Wednesday, December 1, at the six-team Ridgeview Tournament in Redmond where they will face off with wrestlers from La Pine, Henley, Madras, Caldera and the host Ravens. On Saturday, December 4, Sisters will host the GFP Tournament including 10 teams. Action begins at 10 a.m. <For those who have never been to a wrestling meet, this would be a great one for local fans to check out,= said Thorson. <Plus, our kids would love to have the support.= While the Outlaws will see a lot of competition in the Central Oregon region, the team will ultimately compete in Special District 4 for state meet qualification. The special district includes teams from Baker/Powder Valley, Corbett, Gladstone, La Grande, Madras, McLoughlin/Weston- McEwan and Ontario. Do you know your agent? Do you understand your policy? Are you overpaying? 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