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'fat Vs Thin'
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There has always been much fat shaming in the gutter press and on here to some extent but little thought is given to consider those who are skinny.
Not all 'skinny' people are that way by choice. Some describe themselves as scrawny and have similar body issues to the larger folk around them.
I really don't quite understand why fat shaming is considered OK by some, yet slimmer folk are complimented on their lithe bodies just because they can hide behind their clothes and disguise their issues.
It strikes me as terribly unfair and does not take into consideration why an individual has one body shape and someone else another. The reasons are many and varied.
Thoughts anyone?
Not all 'skinny' people are that way by choice. Some describe themselves as scrawny and have similar body issues to the larger folk around them.
I really don't quite understand why fat shaming is considered OK by some, yet slimmer folk are complimented on their lithe bodies just because they can hide behind their clothes and disguise their issues.
It strikes me as terribly unfair and does not take into consideration why an individual has one body shape and someone else another. The reasons are many and varied.
Thoughts anyone?
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I've mot yet read all the responses, but I've not been let down in my expectancy that the all too common opinion is that those who are overweight are because they eat and drink too damn much and really need some self control. No one would ever look on disapprovingly if a skinny person was stuffing themselves.
I'll go read now.
I'll go read now.
"the all too common opinion is that those who are overweight are because they eat and drink too damn much and really need some self control. No one would ever look on disapprovingly if a skinny person was stuffing themselves."
If I saw a couple of friends, 1 skinny and one overweight and they both ordered a very large meal, my sympathy would be with the skinny person as they're obviously trying to put on weight with a fast metabolism.
The overweight person obviously knows their overweight and yet are still happy to add to that weight by overeating? No sympathy there unless the overweight person was eating a smally healthy meal in which case I'd see them as trying so would give them all the sympathy in the world.
If I saw a couple of friends, 1 skinny and one overweight and they both ordered a very large meal, my sympathy would be with the skinny person as they're obviously trying to put on weight with a fast metabolism.
The overweight person obviously knows their overweight and yet are still happy to add to that weight by overeating? No sympathy there unless the overweight person was eating a smally healthy meal in which case I'd see them as trying so would give them all the sympathy in the world.
Been big all my life (59) 6ft 8"tall ...22 stone can't remember anyone calling me fat ..big or tall yes loads of times but never bothered me once ..to be honest I don't care what people think of my size what's it got to do with them.
Yes I'm 22 stone but I don't eat mountains of food everyday in fact my OH eats more than me ..life's to short to worry about others opinions I've enjoyed my life so far and I wouldn't change anything!
Yes I'm 22 stone but I don't eat mountains of food everyday in fact my OH eats more than me ..life's to short to worry about others opinions I've enjoyed my life so far and I wouldn't change anything!
I have been spat at in the street, shamed and been told I eat too much just because I was fat. No one deserves that! I would never comment on a skinny person but many feel its ok to comment on my size.
One day when I am brave enough I will tell you my starting weight but for now I will tell you I weigh less than Voltage.
One day when I am brave enough I will tell you my starting weight but for now I will tell you I weigh less than Voltage.
People come in all different shapes and sizes. Some people can eat whatever they like, metabolise carbs and never worry about their weight - others are the complete opposite.
If I saw a thin person tucking into a giant burger and chips, I'd probably think "you lucky sod." If I saw a very obese person doing the same I'd have to wonder why they were happily eating their way to an early grave.
I actually eat a high fat diet including cheese, eggs, oily fish, nuts and avocadoes, minimal meat and loads of salad and vegetables. Sadly I'm one of those people who has to keep carbs to a minimum.
If I saw a thin person tucking into a giant burger and chips, I'd probably think "you lucky sod." If I saw a very obese person doing the same I'd have to wonder why they were happily eating their way to an early grave.
I actually eat a high fat diet including cheese, eggs, oily fish, nuts and avocadoes, minimal meat and loads of salad and vegetables. Sadly I'm one of those people who has to keep carbs to a minimum.
