[BrittRihanna134]

I think fat shaming is making someone uncomfortable about their weight by making insulting remarks. It should be okay to point out to a friend/loved one that you have concerns about their health. However I don't do it since the obese people I know already are pretty mean to themselves about their weight and call themselves fat. I don't think telling someone they are fat should be taboo. I get called out for being skinny all the time.

[Chemical X.]

Why would pummeling someone's self-esteem or being rude in general EVER be okay? Fat people are not stupid, they hear/see all the same news reports others do. Their doctors lecture them. They know what the deal is and don't need randons making their lives miserable just so they can get an ego boost

[Haburo]

It's wrong.
I won't even get into the many reasons why it's wrong, but it's wrong.

I read the OP and this shouldn't be a thread. I'm embarrassed for you.

Edit: what is this twisted idea that overweight people need to be told they should lose weight? Being fat =/= being stupid.

[Haus]

People don't need to be told that they need to lose weight, especially by a ****ing stranger

Mind your own damn business.

[TikiMiss]

Why do people care about others so much? My attitude is: if they want to die early, let them.

[Sasha.]

Very wrong.

And y'all who act like you're concerned for their health Being fat =/= being unhealthy.

[StonedSoulPicnic]

Wrong. People should worry about their own issues.

[StonedSoulPicnic]

Originally posted by Fireman25

If you're not fat and you're healthy, then who do care if someone is overweight? You can't make everyone lose weight, they have to want it and sometimes people are like that not because of just bad eating habits, some people are overweight because of diseases and they can't control it.


Like this recent story about this girl who is overweight because of a medical condition and now she is getting treatment for it. So sometimes you can't judge a book by it's a cover before knowing the full story on why they are like that.

This. Great post.

[ᴇʀᴏs]

I think it's wrong to shame anyone for their body size, no matter what that may be. There's several factors you must take into account. First, why are they the size they are? There may be an underlying cause for their larger size, such as a disease or a drug that makes them gain weight. Obviously, there's nothing they can do about that, and so 'fat shaming' them would do nothing but hurt them. Or perhaps they just like being a bigger size, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. From your post, I'm inferring that you don't think bigger people are beautiful, but that's just not the case. Beauty is subjective, so while you're entitled to think they are not beautiful, they are also entitled to think that they are. Remember, society's perception of beauty is not the only one. Secondly, people are aware of their body. This is why I never understood fat shaming. Do you really think bigger people aren't aware of their own body weight? (For that matter, do you really think most people in general aren't aware of their own body size?) There's no need to inform them, as it's already known knowledge, and most often just comes off as rude and shady.

I understand you're goal is to help these people, as obesity is a serious health concern, but most often, 'fat shaming' is unnecessary for the reasons I just stated. Lastly, it's also most often taken as rude and hurtful because, well, it most often is rude and hurtful. Just don't do it.

[Goosey]

Anyways if I was fat I'd just be like this:

[holyground]

I find it really hard to draw the line. Like, if I should back off from what people choose to do, should I also not care when people don't eat and get scarily thin?

[Sasha.]

Originally posted by holyground

I find it really hard to draw the line. Like, if I should back off from what people choose to do, should I also not care when people don't eat and get scarily thin?

Yes, because it's not your body.

[bleuwaffle]

Originally posted by Sasha Pieterse

Yes, because it's not your body.

I've been on both ends of the weight spectrum and I see no problem with education of a healthy body size. Making fun of somebody's weight is never okay, but a nudge in the right direction is okay. Health should always be the primary focus though.

[Maiko]

Originally posted by bleuwaffle

That wouldn't be the issue if they ate healthily and exercised.

I'm not interested in anyone trying to take the high ground about this topic

as if "healthy" food is available on every corner like McDonald's is.

It simply isn't that easy for people.

A $1 McDouble as an everyday meal is way more feasible for those that don't have money compared to a $15 nutritious salad from Whole Foods.

[shinjiikari]

i fat shame myself everyday from the moment i wake up

[I Am Music]

Originally posted by maiko

I'm not interested in anyone trying to take the high ground about this topic

as if "healthy" food is available on every corner like McDonald's is.

It simply isn't that easy for people.

A $1 McDouble as an everyday meal is way more feasible for those that don't have money compared to a $15 nutritious salad from Whole Foods.

!!! There is a reason low income people are more likely to be overweight.
There is also the issue of not being able to find markets that have fresh foods in their area for lower prices. Some are not even taught on what are the best things to have.

[HUYPHAN]

My teacher is pregnant and soooo fat and she said " it's ok to make fun of fat people cause' they are humble and funny "

I cant.

[I Am Music]

Originally posted by HUYPHAN

My teacher is pregnant and soooo fat and she said " it's ok to make fun of fat people cause' they are humble and funny "

I cant.

That makes no sense. What does she teach?

[HUYPHAN]

Originally posted by I Am Music

That makes no sense. What does she teach?

ikr. She teaches tourism. She should know better

[I Am Music]

Originally posted by HUYPHAN

ikr. She teaches tourism. She should know better

A damn mess.