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bluesy8899
bluesy8899 Posts: 68 Member
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Hi Folks! I'm relatively new to MFP and really enjoy the site and the community. I wanted to know if anyone had encountered discrimination due to your size?I think I may be facing it at school. It is nothing overt and more of an undercurrent but nonetheless makes me feel pretty awful. The good news is that I ran up against it yesterday and still chose to follow a healthy diet, which I am proud of. I focused on the feelings themselves and didn't try to drown them out with being distracted by food. I just wondered if there were others out there who know what I mean.

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  • littlemissm14
    littlemissm14 Posts: 6
    I have never had this happen to me but I've witnessed it and it was AWEFUL!!

    My previous boss wouldn't let me hire someone because of his weight. She said "Would you want that person touching your groceries?" and then tried to cover it up by saying we couldn't hire him because his weight would prevent him from lifting anything too heavy and we had more experienced candidates. I found new employment not too long after that...

    I've used food to make me feel better, so I understand that part. It is such a great accomplishment for you to recognize your feelings and make good choices!! Keep up the great work!
  • bluesy8899
    bluesy8899 Posts: 68 Member
    Thanks for the reply and encouragement! I wish you the best on your health goals too

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