[moonpie57]

And don't forget...in case of famine, we know who is gonna last...lol. And even a medical study just out says that people with a little weight on them are healthier.

Would be nice if folks could get past this idea of perfection and see people for who they are instead of what they look like. But it seems that fat phobia is the one prejudice that won't go away.

[Numbers Guy]

And even a medical study just out says that people with a little weight on them are healthier.

The author of this piece said she's over 200 pounds. That's not "a little weight" unless she's 6'4.

[LauraleeBraswell]

Because in the US, anyone can be fat. It takes work to be thin.

[InHisService]

Would be nice if folks could get past this idea of perfection and see people for who they are instead of what they look like. But it seems that fat phobia is the one prejudice that won't go away

Thank you for your comment. The media makes us feel as if we are less of a person for carrying extra weight. While it is my belief that it is healthier for people to be thin, (as it is for people to be drug-free, alcohol-free, etc.) it is not something we can conquer that easily, but we need acceptance and forgiveness.

[wanderin]

And don't forget...in case of famine, we know who is gonna last...

Depends on who gets tossed into the pot to be served as dinner, a meaty stew?