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I thought it was clear, I meant carrying more then normal, however youve highlighted an important point: we all have fat. And so saying something that EVERYONE has is now what we call them is odd. Its unreasonable to let a single characteristic define a person entirely. We dont typically define people by their ailments; for instance, someone with an infection isnt identified by the disease. They are not the infection; they have an infection. The same principle applies to weight. You don't say someone with the clap is clap.

The push back I have gotten here by just saying we should not call people fat underscores exactly why such labels are problematic. Not using derogatory terms doesnt mean ignoring the issue on the contrary, its about addressing it without stigmatization. Focusing on the individual rather than the weight fosters a more supportive environment for change. After all, making a persons weight the core of their identity only hinders progress and can be detrimental to their self-improvement efforts.

People want to call others fat so much. I didn't expect that .