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Doe posted...

From personal experience I know being fat in the US does define you

I believe labeling individuals as fat is a societal issue that diminishes their value. Such labels tend to stick in peoples minds, both as the first impression and the lasting one, because we, as a society, have allowed it. Those who carry extra weight often fall victim to this mindset, which can erode self-esteem and lead to discouragement. It creates a self-fulfilling prophecy where setbacks are felt more deeply because theyre seen not as temporary challenges but as reflections of identity.

However, if we shift our perspective and stop defining people by their weight, we can make a more supportive environment for weight loss. In this very topic, We have seen people reply with rudeness, bluntness, ect about this topic. Some people even suggesting I am surgar coating things. But where in my original message did I imply that individuals carrying extra weight are should not change, or blame anyone else.

Consider how we treat other health conditions not related to weight; the response is usually more compassionate. Weve evolved in our understanding and treatment of conditions like AIDS; its time we do the same with weight-related issues.

This idea isnt about acceptance of an unhealthy state; its about recognizing that excess weight is a condition, not a character flaw. Its something a person carries, not who they are.