[LoveLiveMusic]

Society is so critical on everything else, I don't see why this isn't a taboo. Morgan Spurlock said it right when he said that we call out people for smoking and how its bad for your health, well so is inhaling McDonald's, so why can't we?

[DripDrip]

Originally posted by MLover

Aren't we letting it slide then? Society has no problem discussing other health problems such as smoking, drinking, varies diseases but not obesity. I would obviously never walk up to a complete stranger and give them an advice since that is rude I'm talking more about people you know family members friends etc.

Because smoking and drinking are by choice. Obesity can be linked to more then just a person who doesn't eat right and exercise. There are HUGE factors in a persons own body make-up that could make them over-weight.

[bleuwaffle]

Originally posted by Dinosauer

It's always wrong to shame, but of course fitness and health promotion should be promoted. Being "thin" or "skinny" should never be promoted because those are a terrible physical focus rather than the central issue: health.

Exactly.

[MLover]

Originally posted by Emmy Del Rey

We heckle smokers for smoking in public places because of their health. Although there isn't such thing as "second hand fat". Diabetes isn't contagious. But its sort of a same difference

Diabetes isn't contagious but obese parents will most likely have obese children too plus haven't there been some research on it possibly being genetic I think they did the same with parents that are smoker having children that smoke. The more we view this as a normal thing rather than abnormal it surely will become normal.

[dannyboy]

Interesting debate!
I think it depends who you're talking to. I mean, don't go telling strangers that they're fat and should lose weight. If it's someone you love/a friend you could approach them but do it in a nice way, maybe try to get them to eat healthier and exercise with them. Let them know you care.

[Maiko]

Obesity is contributed to by so many things, stress, eating, lifestyle, genetics, etc.

Giving someone unsolicited advice about a problem YOU THINK they have

when you don't know the back story is never a great idea.

There are however other ways you can educate people indirectly about common issues like monitoring

their blood sugar and diabetes without saying DAMN GIRL YOU BIG!


My little brother is having a sugar issue that caused him to gain a lot of weight in a short amount of time.

He is not playing sports. He knows he has put on body fat. Instead of telling him, geez man you're fat, which is stupid, I

tell him to watch his sugar because it can cause all types of problems, because that's my real concern.

I know he'll bounce back

[LilKim]

I think it's right, Overweight people always seem to feel like they need to have sympathy in all areas, Yet are the first to jump and judge someone who is skinny 'you must have fast metabolism' or maybe i ****ing eat right?

there is so much leniancy upon it, I Don't even consider it fat shaming... I call it facing the facts. everyone seems to be dead silent when this factor is mentioned and it gives the impression it's okay to be fat, and not do anything about it. It's beyond gross and embarrassing. It's considered 'normal' to be fat BUT is considered 'Gross' 'Distasteful' ' abnormal' To be skinny. What's worse THEY COMPLAIN THAT THEY'RE FAT. Do something about it then! ****ing hell

Being Morbidly fat shouldn't be accepted and have SO Much leniency upon the subject. Point Blank.

[MLover]

Originally posted by Emmy Del Rey

Because smoking and drinking are by choice. Obesity can be linked to more then just a person who doesn't eat right and exercise. There are HUGE factors in a persons own body make-up that could make them over-weight.

And I agree with that! But remember the human body is not built to weight over a certain amount. We are after all athletically built. We can't always go by your argument especially when obesity is also linked to lack of exercise and unhealthy food.

[BabyCantYouSee]

Fat shaming is disgusting. Personally I've been either a stick or very fit throughout my whole entire life, and I can slightly understand why all you skinny mofos think it is okay to fat shame. But I know many loved ones who used to be overweight and some are still, and all I can say it is a really tough battle with your demons.

[MLover]

Originally posted by maiko

Obesity is contributed to by so many things, stress, eating, lifestyle, genetics, etc.

Giving someone unsolicited advice about a problem YOU THINK they have

when you don't know the back story is never a great idea.

There are however other ways you can educate people indirectly about common issues like monitoring

their blood sugar and diabetes without saying DAMN GIRL YOU BIG!

That is fat shaming and I don't agree with that form of advice. But I've met so many people that believe educating others on a healthy lifestyle is fat shaming.

[bleuwaffle]

Genetics doesn't make you obese. Fat parents' children are fat because they typically follow their bad habits.

[Wafflecakes]

Originally posted by MLover

And I agree with that! But remember the human body is not built to weight over a certain amount. We are after all athletically built. We can't always go by your argument especially when obesity is also linked to lack of exercise and unhealthy food.

This is somewhat incorrect.

For many, many generations we had a distinct lack of food resources.... meaning that it was a genetic advantage to be able to put on weight in times of plenty.

The overweight people now would have been top dogs during the developmental period of humanity. The skinny bitches would be the dead ones

[satellites.™]

Originally posted by MLover

I'm talking more about people you know family members friends etc.

Just know regardless of who the person is, it will come off as an insult.

Like I stated before, fat people already KNOW their circumstance they dont need you reminding them of it.

How would you feel if someone repeatedly told you the sun was yellow every single day.

[JessPop]

I'm of the opinion that weight is a sensitive issue that should be talked out in a careful and compassionate but honest way. I don't think that the issue should be swept under the rug but I also don't believe that you have the right to negatively address or harass someone because they don't fit your personal standards and ideals. Usually weight gain comes from some sort of emotional unhappiness, stress, and or medical condition anyway.

[LilKim]

Originally posted by LoveLiveMusic

Society is so critical on everything else, I don't see why this isn't a taboo. Morgan Spurlock said it right when he said that we call out people for smoking and how its bad for your health, well so is inhaling McDonald's, so why can't we?

[Wafflecakes]

Originally posted by bleuwaffle

Genetics doesn't make you obese. Fat parents' children are fat because they typically follow their bad habits.

Either way it isn't right to demean someone because of something that is really their parents, or grand parents, or great great grandparents fault.

Educate. NEVER shame.

[MLover]

Originally posted by Wafflinson

You thinking shaming encourages people to lose weight? You are wrong.

I was very overweight when I was younger.... and I promise you... the jackasses who fat shame do NOTHING but make the problem worse.

Not shaming read the op. I stated the correct term of fat shaming is wrong, clearly I don't agree with the bullies. And I also stated that people believe educating others on a healthy lifestyle = fat shaming. In the op I asked 2 things. Define fat shaming since we all seem to have different definitions and is it right or wrong.

[Maiko]

Originally posted by MLover

That is fat shaming and I don't agree with that form of advice. But I've met so many people that believe educating others on a healthy lifestyle is fat shaming.

As long as it is warranted. And it's nicer from friends too

[KareBear]

I don't think people should be defending the choice to be obese or tell them its perfectly fine because it isn't. Health and fitness should be promoted but it isn't your business to tell anyone what to do with their lives if it isn;t affecting you..

[Wafflecakes]

Originally posted by LoveLiveMusic

Society is so critical on everything else, I don't see why this isn't a taboo. Morgan Spurlock said it right when he said that we call out people for smoking and how its bad for your health, well so is inhaling McDonald's, so why can't we?

I am all for healthy eating, but Spurlock was a fraud and a moron.

I recommend the documentary fat-head.