Because Fat-Shaming is Sooo Cool

To be clear, this article was written by a woman, right?

Misogyny is a societal problem, not just a personal one.
Women can be sexist.

Thanks.

I'll file this away for when that topic comes back up in the forums here.

Fat acceptance is probably one of the most damaging things to health and fitness. It tells people that fat is normal and acceptable and not a very obvious sign that they need to change their habits. Fat isn't healthy, at all. It's a symptom of eating disorders, health problems, or other issues. This would be like "rash acceptance" or something. Fat is a sign of a problem. Do not embrace it and encourage it.

Fat is a sign of a problem? Yelp. Then i guess we're all screwed, because fat is essential for prolonged health and longevity. That's indicative of a problem now? Better cut off my breasts: i'm rather healthy, but those contain a lot of fat so OFF WITH THOSE!

I know you most likely made a mistake with words there, but seeing how you quite frankly don't comprehend the concept of body acceptance, i couldn't help my snarky remarks.

I saw the article and agree with he general premise that many youth (regardless of gender) are too content to be obese. Not cool

I don't know about fat shaming per say but I don't think the idea of normalising obesity is a good thing, especially obesity in the extreme. The more obese one is the more unnecessary stress they put on their body and health. We should strive to be as fit and healthy as we can not just give up and reach for the ding dongs and then make excuses.

You do know that the fat acceptance movement doesn't aim to normalize or glorify obesity, right? It just says that we ALL are worthy of love, respect, and bodily autonomy. It says NOTHING about how one should go about living their life, in terms of dietary choices and exercise habits.

If anything, i've found many people more inclined to take positive steps towards improved health - myself included, as well as many individuals commenting earlier on in the thread - because the movement made them feel as though they were worthy of love and respect, leading them to love and respect their bodies enough to make positive changes.

some are worthy of more love?

I don't know about fat shaming per say but I don't think the idea of normalising obesity is a good thing, especially obesity in the extreme. The more obese one is the more unnecessary stress they put on their body and health. We should strive to be as fit and healthy as we can not just give up and reach for the ding dongs and then make excuses.

Haven't you heard? If you mention health, you'll be discounted because no one is actually worried about anyone's health. What you're actually worried about is their attractiveness.

It's true. I read it in the forums.

Fat acceptance doesn't mean this at all. It means knowing that you are a worthy contributing wonderful human being even if you are fat! It doesn't mean you don't need to lose weight for health reasons. Knowing what a term actually means is important. Hating yourself because you are fat is one sure way to keep you there. Negative thoughts bring about negative actions. But knowing you are a beautiful, wonderful,worthy, contributing person despite being fat, having this mindset, will almost surely make it many times more probable you'll adopt a healthier lifestyle! Oh and we're humans. Not bulls and cows. There is so much more to life as a human than attractiveness. Like WAY more. If you live your life thinking you are only here to procreate and nothing else, how boring your life will become.

I don't know about fat shaming per say but I don't think the idea of normalising obesity is a good thing, especially obesity in the extreme. The more obese one is the more unnecessary stress they put on their body and health. We should strive to be as fit and healthy as we can not just give up and reach for the ding dongs and then make excuses.

You do know that the fat acceptance movement doesn't aim to normalize or glorify obesity, right? It just says that we ALL are worthy of love, respect, and bodily autonomy. It says NOTHING about how one should go about living their life, in terms of dietary choices and exercise habits.

If anything, i've found many people more inclined to take positive steps towards improved health - myself included, as well as many individuals commenting earlier on in the thread - because the movement made them feel as though they were worthy of love and respect, leading them to love and respect their bodies enough to make positive changes.

You should visit some of the places I do then. There is definitely a trend to consider it normal. If I see another "real men like x" or "skinny chicks are x" meme or a thin privilege tirade I am going to stab my eyes out. From my perspective I see more people trying to abdicate personal responsibility than anything else. This trend seems to be pervasive over many areas of life not just health.

i will not be a jerk

Turning over a new leaf?

People get offended easily. So Ima take it easy.....:happy:

The article screams "I'm a 2 bit hack writer" and it looks like she has a stick up her back end in that photo. I'm guessing she's an unpleasant person to start with who lost her lover to a bigger woman and now just wants to be a vile human. Well I agree that Facebook probably causes cancer by rotting brain cells. That's a very weird newspaper right there, especially given how strict the UK rules always seemed to be about what can be published.

Well I wouldn't disagree with her either. She's got a point. And a strong one. People are getting way too comfortable leading a life of slave to appetite that shows deliberate carelessness and lack of taking action to do the right thing. It is pitiful really. Maybe the way this woman wrote this article was too scornful, but she definitely got to the point spot on. This attitude toward a junk filled life is a plague of our society. And most people in that kind of life would rather prefer blaming outside factors, or other people for their miserable condition, rather than become self conscious and be more action takers.
And I WAS a former obese. (not just fat mind you)

who the hell wants to live longer anyway

ew

*Raises hand

Well I wouldn't disagree with her either. She's got a point. And a strong one. People are getting way too comfortable leading a life of slave to appetite that shows deliberate carelessness and lack of taking action to do the right thing. It is pitiful really. Maybe the way this woman wrote this article was too scornful, but she definitely got to the point spot on. This attitude toward a junk filled life is a plague of our society. And most people in that kind of life would rather prefer blaming outside factors, or other people for their miserable condition, rather than become self conscious and be more action takers.
And I WAS a former obese. (not just fat mind you)

nothing shines my shoes more than former fatties hating on fatties

Good for your shoes.
Maybe you need to re read again what I said?

neffme - I am too lazy to go back and quote all your posts - but I just wanted to say how much I got out of reading them.

Thank you so much for your informative and reasoned posts patiently explaining the fat acceptance movement.

It seems there is a lot of misunderstanding out there, including on this forum.

posts like these are like a train wreck... mass casualties strewn all over, blood and guts, but man you just can't look away.

Ban fat people.