"Lost 100lbs & found out what the world thinks of fat ppl"

Goodness me, I could have written than myself. Thank you for sharing it; it's been duly bookmarked.

The combination of emotions at this realisation is sometimes quite hard to deal with: pride, happiness, dismay, disappointment. All in a flash.

Thanks for sharing, it is sad though.

YOu said it so eloquently... I hope you stay fat on the inside too!!!

It is so unfortunate that much of society puts someone "looks" first, whether you are over weight, not pretty,your teeth are crooked, you can't afford the latest fashion...etc... Many people do not take time to know the person on the inside, so that is sad, they are missing out on good people, good friends, etc. I totally understand this story you wrote, I am proud of the progress you have made personally for yourself, but people need to understand there are more to people than whats on the outside, the inside is where your heart and soul is...I have many great friends of all different sizes, colors, shapes, etc..and I love them all! But I do take time to look past the outward appearance and see what is on the inside..as they have done for me also! I wish you the best on your continued journey.

That was a great read! thanks for sharing

Interesting read. Now for some honesty. I'm fat, and I've been fat for a long time. I used to be much fatter. Then, and now, when I see someone who is very overweight, my first reaction is "There is something fundamentally wrong with that person." I don't think I was necessarily judging their character, or the quality of person they might be, but my gut reaction is always the same - SOMETHING is wrong.

I was never under the illusion that I wasn't one of the same people I was judging. Definitely some self loathing there, but my above average self esteem helped keep me afloat. (Thanks mom and dad!)

The more honest I was with myself about how I reacted when I saw people who looked JUST LIKE ME, the easier it became for me to realize that being obese isn't just bad for your health. If I was fat and I was thinking these things, I became horrified to think about what fit or skinny people thought about when they saw me. Socially, professionally and emotionally I was being held back for what I looked like.

What others think when they see me isn't my main motivation for losing weight, but it is a real and significant part of it. I guess I don't have a nice end cap to this, but I felt compelled to share since I know first hand it's not just skinny folks who look upon fat people and think negative things. Thanks for posting this article

Last line made me cry a little on the inside. Stupid hormones. Good article, though!

Thanks for sharing, so true. So frighteningly true.

I love this, and this is how I hope to be when I reach my goal weight. I never want to look down on or mock anyone overweight, because I've been overweight all of my life. I really don't want to change just because I lost weight. Not only would it be hypocritical, it's just wrong. Props to this woman.

I love this article, it is amazing. I have never been that overweight, but I have seen people behave that way and it shocks me,somebody shouldn't be ridiculed simply because off their weight, it is absolutely ridiculous. It shouldn't matter how skinny a person is.

i dont want to be treated differently because of my weight but it is a reality for those of us suffering with being overweight.
it's hard to think that some of my closest friends, who say "i look great the way i am" are secretly thinking that i look horrible and should lose weight.

I SO identify with this... I have always gotten "but you have such a pretty face.." from family and strangers alike. Close friends are more complimentary - but since losing a bit of weight that has increased a great deal - making me wonder what they really thought before.
Having doors opened and getting second looks from men is a bizarre experience - I love it and yet I have the anger too.

I want to lose the remaining 100 lbs.. but it is scary in some ways too. How much will people's perception of me change even more? I hope I still know me then!

Well written. I hope I always stay fat on the inside too! I grew up skinny and oblivious to the norm of being confident. About the same time you made a change to become healthy and reep my benefits, I became sedintary and blew up. I've seen both sides now and you are spot on! Congrats to you!

Great Read. Thanks for Sharing!

Great article, thanks for posting !