Obesity is NOT beautiful! :(

[ChrisL]

And one more thing, I haven't done anything to any of you weirdos that you don't do on a frequent and REGULAR basis around here. If my posts bother you, I suggest you put me on ignore. Stalking me just makes YOU look strange and like you have problems and solves nothing. You aren't going to "run me out of town" Lol. Get a grip on yourselves. If you hate me because I have self esteem, think I'm smart and attractive, then I'm very sorry about that. Really, I am. Very, very sorry.

again with telling other people not to post?

perhaps you should think about how what you post looks to others.

now, stop whining if you can't handle the responses you get and you might want to re-evaluate who the weirdo is on this thread.

Who have I told not to post? I'm sorry if you want to make the thread about me and my personal life. That is your problem and not mine. I am just a person posting on a message board. I haven't done anything to harm anyone else.

 

[ChrisL]

And one more thing, I haven't done anything to any of you weirdos that you don't do on a frequent and REGULAR basis around here. If my posts bother you, I suggest you put me on ignore. Stalking me just makes YOU look strange and like you have problems and solves nothing. You aren't going to "run me out of town" Lol. Get a grip on yourselves. If you hate me because I have self esteem, think I'm smart and attractive, then I'm very sorry about that. Really, I am. Very, very sorry.

again with telling other people not to post?

perhaps you should think about how what you post looks to others.

now, stop whining if you can't handle the responses you get and you might want to re-evaluate who the weirdo is on this thread.

That "person" has done nothing but call me filthy names and make filthy suggestions about my personal life.

 

[ChrisL]

Nobody is stalking you, you paranoid freak-nosed weirdo! I guess we can add reality to the list of things you are hostile to.

Yes, you are stalking me. It is a classic example. Again, I would call the police on you in real life.

Given how many times you have posted to me it will be you who is seen as the stalker.

I'm sorry, but I don't go to any of the threads you make. I don't go to where you post and make comments about you. I don't do those kinds of things because I'm not sick and obsessed.

That is a lie.

she's kind of crazy,

Well, I think I would like an explanation for this comment.

 

[ChrisL]

So, let me get this straight, I am a bad person for thinking highly of myself and others are really within their rights to speak about me in such a way because I have some self esteem? Hmm. That's interesting. Do you want me to feel badly about myself? If so, why? I'm not costing the American people billions of dollars in health related expenses. I take care of myself and my body.

 

[Asclepias]

You're an idiot old man. Thankfully many people disagree with you.

The point of this thread is obviously too complicated for you.

I never took anyone down because of "digs" about fat chicks and that is not what this thread is about. It is about fat people glorifying being fat, as if it is something to be proud of, how it costs us BILLIONS of dollars, and how it is just plain unhealthy.

I doubt they are "glorifying" being fat - but I think it's a whole lot better to feel positive about their body image than shameful and depressed. There's something called compassion that is distinctly lacking in this conversation.

That is what the article is about. Glorifying being obese and saying that fat is attractive. Trying to tell people that they should just accept that fat people are going to be fat. Well, to me this is no different than smoking. Of course, people can smoke, but I can post my opinions on how unhealthy it really is for you.

Fat women can be attractive. Admitting that is not "gloryfying" anything - it's just stating a fact.

To me it is no different than saying smokers can be attractive, so what is your point? The fact is that people do not have to "accept" being fat and that most of those who are overweight are more than capable of losing weight if they so choose.

but your being "tired" of hearing that fat women can be beautiful isn't talking about their health.

people should be encouraged to be healthy. but your "offense" at fat people is kind of an overreaction.

What really kills me is that she doesnt understand the article she used to support her argument about obesity being unhealthy is actually about people empowering themselves and has nothing to do with glorifying being overweight. Its about self acceptance.

 

[Asclepias]

So, let me get this straight, I am a bad person for thinking highly of myself and others are really within their rights to speak about me in such a way because I have some self esteem? Hmm. That's interesting. Do you want me to feel badly about myself? If so, why? I'm not costing the American people billions of dollars in health related expenses. I take care of myself and my body.

Just like you have the right to feel good about yourself so does anyone else....despite what you think. Thats the entire point of your article.

 

[ChrisL]

So, let me get this straight, I am a bad person for thinking highly of myself and others are really within their rights to speak about me in such a way because I have some self esteem? Hmm. That's interesting. Do you want me to feel badly about myself? If so, why? I'm not costing the American people billions of dollars in health related expenses. I take care of myself and my body.

Just like you have the right to feel good about yourself so does anyone else....despite what you think. Thats the entire point of your article.

But I take care of my body. I am not costing the American people billions of dollars.

 

[Asclepias]

There is nothing wrong with this topic. It is a perfectly legitimate topic about a problem that America is facing currently and will be in the future as well. If you do not like the topic, then feel free to not comment on it. If you want to have a sane and logical discussion about the topic, then I am all ears!

10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

SILVER SPRING, MD – April 11, 2013 – As was reported in a recent edition of The Motley Fool, obesity is costing us big time! Since 1960, the number of obese Americans has tripled. What? Tripled, yes!! And six times more Americans are now extremely obese than 50 years ago. Unfortunately, everyone is paying for this obesity epidemic. How much? Here are 10 shocking numbers related to the costs of obesity:

1. $190 billion -- That's the amount of added medical costs every year that are estimated to stem from obesity-related problems. It’s nearly 21% of total U.S. health care costs.
2. 105% -- According to a study conducted by the Brookings Institution, this is the increased amount that obese Americans pay for prescription drugs compared to individuals who aren't obese.
3. $3.4 billion -- Cars are burning around 938 million gallons of gasoline per year more than they would if Americans weighed what they did in 1960.
4. $164 billion -- The Society of Actuaries estimates that U.S. employers are losing this amount in productivity each year due to obesity-related issues with employees.
5. $6.4 billion -- Every year, this amount is estimated to be lost due to employee absenteeism related to obesity.
6. $1 billion -- U.S. airlines are consuming an extra 350 million gallons of fuel per year due to overweight passengers.
7. $14.3 billion -- This is how much childhood obesity costs the U.S. each year, according to a published study from the Brookings Institution.
8. $62 billion -- Medicare and Medicaid are spending nearly this amount every year on obesity-related costs.
9. $66 billion -- Columbia University researchers say that if current trends don't change, annul obesity-related medical costs in the U.S. could increase this amount by 2030.
10. $580 billion -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation predicts that annual economic productivity loss due to obesity could hit this staggering amount by 2030 unless the current situation changes.

“These are bills that we can’t afford to pay,” said Jim Baugh, founder of PHIT America, a cause designed to create a Movement for a Fit and Healthy America. “PHIT America has solutions to helping the U.S. overcome the obesity epidemic. It all starts with regular physical activity and getting daily PE back in schools. You will soon read about new eye opening research findings that lack of exercise Is the main culprit in startling rise of childhood obesity.

- See more at: 10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

This is what should have been in the OP instead of an article about self acceptance.

 

[Asclepias]

So, let me get this straight, I am a bad person for thinking highly of myself and others are really within their rights to speak about me in such a way because I have some self esteem? Hmm. That's interesting. Do you want me to feel badly about myself? If so, why? I'm not costing the American people billions of dollars in health related expenses. I take care of myself and my body.

Just like you have the right to feel good about yourself so does anyone else....despite what you think. Thats the entire point of your article.

But I take care of my body. I am not costing the American people billions of dollars.

What does that have to do with people accepting themselves?

 

[ChrisL]

I doubt they are "glorifying" being fat - but I think it's a whole lot better to feel positive about their body image than shameful and depressed. There's something called compassion that is distinctly lacking in this conversation.

That is what the article is about. Glorifying being obese and saying that fat is attractive. Trying to tell people that they should just accept that fat people are going to be fat. Well, to me this is no different than smoking. Of course, people can smoke, but I can post my opinions on how unhealthy it really is for you.

Fat women can be attractive. Admitting that is not "gloryfying" anything - it's just stating a fact.

To me it is no different than saying smokers can be attractive, so what is your point? The fact is that people do not have to "accept" being fat and that most of those who are overweight are more than capable of losing weight if they so choose.

but your being "tired" of hearing that fat women can be beautiful isn't talking about their health.

people should be encouraged to be healthy. but your "offense" at fat people is kind of an overreaction.

What really kills me is that she doesnt understand the article she used to support her argument about obesity being unhealthy is actually about people empowering themselves and has nothing to do with glorifying being overweight. Its about self acceptance.

No, I'm sorry. This woman is a known poster in the Facebook world too. She glorifies being fat as a "body type" that should be accepted. This is not her first blog.

 

[Defiant1]

So, let me get this straight, I am a bad person for thinking highly of myself and others are really within their rights to speak about me in such a way because I have some self esteem? Hmm. That's interesting. Do you want me to feel badly about myself? If so, why? I'm not costing the American people billions of dollars in health related expenses. I take care of myself and my body.

Just like you have the right to feel good about yourself so does anyone else....despite what you think. Thats the entire point of your article.

But I take care of my body. I am not costing the American people billions of dollars.

How do you figure obesity costs the American people billions of dollars?

 

[ChrisL]

There is nothing wrong with this topic. It is a perfectly legitimate topic about a problem that America is facing currently and will be in the future as well. If you do not like the topic, then feel free to not comment on it. If you want to have a sane and logical discussion about the topic, then I am all ears!

10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

SILVER SPRING, MD – April 11, 2013 – As was reported in a recent edition of The Motley Fool, obesity is costing us big time! Since 1960, the number of obese Americans has tripled. What? Tripled, yes!! And six times more Americans are now extremely obese than 50 years ago. Unfortunately, everyone is paying for this obesity epidemic. How much? Here are 10 shocking numbers related to the costs of obesity:

1. $190 billion -- That's the amount of added medical costs every year that are estimated to stem from obesity-related problems. It’s nearly 21% of total U.S. health care costs.
2. 105% -- According to a study conducted by the Brookings Institution, this is the increased amount that obese Americans pay for prescription drugs compared to individuals who aren't obese.
3. $3.4 billion -- Cars are burning around 938 million gallons of gasoline per year more than they would if Americans weighed what they did in 1960.
4. $164 billion -- The Society of Actuaries estimates that U.S. employers are losing this amount in productivity each year due to obesity-related issues with employees.
5. $6.4 billion -- Every year, this amount is estimated to be lost due to employee absenteeism related to obesity.
6. $1 billion -- U.S. airlines are consuming an extra 350 million gallons of fuel per year due to overweight passengers.
7. $14.3 billion -- This is how much childhood obesity costs the U.S. each year, according to a published study from the Brookings Institution.
8. $62 billion -- Medicare and Medicaid are spending nearly this amount every year on obesity-related costs.
9. $66 billion -- Columbia University researchers say that if current trends don't change, annul obesity-related medical costs in the U.S. could increase this amount by 2030.
10. $580 billion -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation predicts that annual economic productivity loss due to obesity could hit this staggering amount by 2030 unless the current situation changes.

“These are bills that we can’t afford to pay,” said Jim Baugh, founder of PHIT America, a cause designed to create a Movement for a Fit and Healthy America. “PHIT America has solutions to helping the U.S. overcome the obesity epidemic. It all starts with regular physical activity and getting daily PE back in schools. You will soon read about new eye opening research findings that lack of exercise Is the main culprit in startling rise of childhood obesity.

- See more at: 10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

This is what should have been in the OP instead of an article about self acceptance.

Well, it seems to me that people are MUCH more interested in my opinion about fat people than the actual problem, which IS the fat people.

 

[Asclepias]

That is what the article is about. Glorifying being obese and saying that fat is attractive. Trying to tell people that they should just accept that fat people are going to be fat. Well, to me this is no different than smoking. Of course, people can smoke, but I can post my opinions on how unhealthy it really is for you.

Fat women can be attractive. Admitting that is not "gloryfying" anything - it's just stating a fact.

To me it is no different than saying smokers can be attractive, so what is your point? The fact is that people do not have to "accept" being fat and that most of those who are overweight are more than capable of losing weight if they so choose.

but your being "tired" of hearing that fat women can be beautiful isn't talking about their health.

people should be encouraged to be healthy. but your "offense" at fat people is kind of an overreaction.

What really kills me is that she doesnt understand the article she used to support her argument about obesity being unhealthy is actually about people empowering themselves and has nothing to do with glorifying being overweight. Its about self acceptance.

No, I'm sorry. This woman is a known poster in the Facebook world too. She glorifies being fat as a "body type" that should be accepted. This is not her first blog.

It should be accepted. There is no reason in the world why it shouldnt.

 

[ChrisL]

So, let me get this straight, I am a bad person for thinking highly of myself and others are really within their rights to speak about me in such a way because I have some self esteem? Hmm. That's interesting. Do you want me to feel badly about myself? If so, why? I'm not costing the American people billions of dollars in health related expenses. I take care of myself and my body.

Just like you have the right to feel good about yourself so does anyone else....despite what you think. Thats the entire point of your article.

But I take care of my body. I am not costing the American people billions of dollars.

How do you figure obesity costs the American people billions of dollars?

Did you not read the post you JUST quoted? Lol.

10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

• $190 billion -- That's the amount of added medical costs every year that are estimated to stem from obesity-related problems. It’s nearly 21% of total U.S. health care costs.

• 105% -- According to a study conducted by the Brookings Institution, this is the increased amount that obese Americans pay for prescription drugs compared to individuals who aren't obese.

• $3.4 billion -- Cars are burning around 938 million gallons of gasoline per year more than they would if Americans weighed what they did in 1960.

• $164 billion -- The Society of Actuaries estimates that U.S. employers are losing this amount in productivity each year due to obesity-related issues with employees.

• $6.4 billion -- Every year, this amount is estimated to be lost due to employee absenteeism related to obesity.

• $1 billion -- U.S. airlines are consuming an extra 350 million gallons of fuel per year due to overweight passengers.

• $14.3 billion -- This is how much childhood obesity costs the U.S. each year, according to a published study from the Brookings Institution.

• $62 billion -- Medicare and Medicaid are spending nearly this amount every year on obesity-related costs.

• $66 billion -- Columbia University researchers say that if current trends don't change, annul obesity-related medical costs in the U.S. could increase this amount by 2030.

• $580 billion -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation predicts that annual economic productivity loss due to obesity could hit this staggering amount by 2030 unless the current situation changes.

- See more at: 10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

 

[Asclepias]

There is nothing wrong with this topic. It is a perfectly legitimate topic about a problem that America is facing currently and will be in the future as well. If you do not like the topic, then feel free to not comment on it. If you want to have a sane and logical discussion about the topic, then I am all ears!

10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

SILVER SPRING, MD – April 11, 2013 – As was reported in a recent edition of The Motley Fool, obesity is costing us big time! Since 1960, the number of obese Americans has tripled. What? Tripled, yes!! And six times more Americans are now extremely obese than 50 years ago. Unfortunately, everyone is paying for this obesity epidemic. How much? Here are 10 shocking numbers related to the costs of obesity:

1. $190 billion -- That's the amount of added medical costs every year that are estimated to stem from obesity-related problems. It’s nearly 21% of total U.S. health care costs.
2. 105% -- According to a study conducted by the Brookings Institution, this is the increased amount that obese Americans pay for prescription drugs compared to individuals who aren't obese.
3. $3.4 billion -- Cars are burning around 938 million gallons of gasoline per year more than they would if Americans weighed what they did in 1960.
4. $164 billion -- The Society of Actuaries estimates that U.S. employers are losing this amount in productivity each year due to obesity-related issues with employees.
5. $6.4 billion -- Every year, this amount is estimated to be lost due to employee absenteeism related to obesity.
6. $1 billion -- U.S. airlines are consuming an extra 350 million gallons of fuel per year due to overweight passengers.
7. $14.3 billion -- This is how much childhood obesity costs the U.S. each year, according to a published study from the Brookings Institution.
8. $62 billion -- Medicare and Medicaid are spending nearly this amount every year on obesity-related costs.
9. $66 billion -- Columbia University researchers say that if current trends don't change, annul obesity-related medical costs in the U.S. could increase this amount by 2030.
10. $580 billion -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation predicts that annual economic productivity loss due to obesity could hit this staggering amount by 2030 unless the current situation changes.

“These are bills that we can’t afford to pay,” said Jim Baugh, founder of PHIT America, a cause designed to create a Movement for a Fit and Healthy America. “PHIT America has solutions to helping the U.S. overcome the obesity epidemic. It all starts with regular physical activity and getting daily PE back in schools. You will soon read about new eye opening research findings that lack of exercise Is the main culprit in startling rise of childhood obesity.

- See more at: 10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

This is what should have been in the OP instead of an article about self acceptance.

Well, it seems to me that people are MUCH more interested in my opinion about fat people than the actual problem, which IS the fat people.

Thats because the article you used is about people accepting themselves and the title of your thread is your opinion. Basically you stated your opinion about what is beautiful/attractive as if it was a fact.

 

[ChrisL]

Fat women can be attractive. Admitting that is not "gloryfying" anything - it's just stating a fact.

To me it is no different than saying smokers can be attractive, so what is your point? The fact is that people do not have to "accept" being fat and that most of those who are overweight are more than capable of losing weight if they so choose.

but your being "tired" of hearing that fat women can be beautiful isn't talking about their health.

people should be encouraged to be healthy. but your "offense" at fat people is kind of an overreaction.

What really kills me is that she doesnt understand the article she used to support her argument about obesity being unhealthy is actually about people empowering themselves and has nothing to do with glorifying being overweight. Its about self acceptance.

No, I'm sorry. This woman is a known poster in the Facebook world too. She glorifies being fat as a "body type" that should be accepted. This is not her first blog.

It should be accepted. There is no reason in the world why it shouldnt.

My post #594 is why it should not be accepted. Not to mention, it looks terrible too.

 

[ChrisL]

There is nothing wrong with this topic. It is a perfectly legitimate topic about a problem that America is facing currently and will be in the future as well. If you do not like the topic, then feel free to not comment on it. If you want to have a sane and logical discussion about the topic, then I am all ears!

10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

SILVER SPRING, MD – April 11, 2013 – As was reported in a recent edition of The Motley Fool, obesity is costing us big time! Since 1960, the number of obese Americans has tripled. What? Tripled, yes!! And six times more Americans are now extremely obese than 50 years ago. Unfortunately, everyone is paying for this obesity epidemic. How much? Here are 10 shocking numbers related to the costs of obesity:

1. $190 billion -- That's the amount of added medical costs every year that are estimated to stem from obesity-related problems. It’s nearly 21% of total U.S. health care costs.
2. 105% -- According to a study conducted by the Brookings Institution, this is the increased amount that obese Americans pay for prescription drugs compared to individuals who aren't obese.
3. $3.4 billion -- Cars are burning around 938 million gallons of gasoline per year more than they would if Americans weighed what they did in 1960.
4. $164 billion -- The Society of Actuaries estimates that U.S. employers are losing this amount in productivity each year due to obesity-related issues with employees.
5. $6.4 billion -- Every year, this amount is estimated to be lost due to employee absenteeism related to obesity.
6. $1 billion -- U.S. airlines are consuming an extra 350 million gallons of fuel per year due to overweight passengers.
7. $14.3 billion -- This is how much childhood obesity costs the U.S. each year, according to a published study from the Brookings Institution.
8. $62 billion -- Medicare and Medicaid are spending nearly this amount every year on obesity-related costs.
9. $66 billion -- Columbia University researchers say that if current trends don't change, annul obesity-related medical costs in the U.S. could increase this amount by 2030.
10. $580 billion -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation predicts that annual economic productivity loss due to obesity could hit this staggering amount by 2030 unless the current situation changes.

“These are bills that we can’t afford to pay,” said Jim Baugh, founder of PHIT America, a cause designed to create a Movement for a Fit and Healthy America. “PHIT America has solutions to helping the U.S. overcome the obesity epidemic. It all starts with regular physical activity and getting daily PE back in schools. You will soon read about new eye opening research findings that lack of exercise Is the main culprit in startling rise of childhood obesity.

- See more at: 10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

This is what should have been in the OP instead of an article about self acceptance.

Well, it seems to me that people are MUCH more interested in my opinion about fat people than the actual problem, which IS the fat people.

Thats because the article you used is about people accepting themselves and the title of your thread. Basically you stated your opinion about what is beautiful/attractive as if it was a fact.

Right. I never claimed my opinion was a fact, but I have certainly posted enough facts to support my position.

 

[Asclepias]

To me it is no different than saying smokers can be attractive, so what is your point? The fact is that people do not have to "accept" being fat and that most of those who are overweight are more than capable of losing weight if they so choose.

but your being "tired" of hearing that fat women can be beautiful isn't talking about their health.

people should be encouraged to be healthy. but your "offense" at fat people is kind of an overreaction.

What really kills me is that she doesnt understand the article she used to support her argument about obesity being unhealthy is actually about people empowering themselves and has nothing to do with glorifying being overweight. Its about self acceptance.

No, I'm sorry. This woman is a known poster in the Facebook world too. She glorifies being fat as a "body type" that should be accepted. This is not her first blog.

It should be accepted. There is no reason in the world why it shouldnt.

My post #594 is why it should not be accepted. Not to mention, it looks terrible too.

Thats not a reason to not accept being overweight. Again you are only offering your opinion.

 

[Asclepias]

There is nothing wrong with this topic. It is a perfectly legitimate topic about a problem that America is facing currently and will be in the future as well. If you do not like the topic, then feel free to not comment on it. If you want to have a sane and logical discussion about the topic, then I am all ears!

10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

SILVER SPRING, MD – April 11, 2013 – As was reported in a recent edition of The Motley Fool, obesity is costing us big time! Since 1960, the number of obese Americans has tripled. What? Tripled, yes!! And six times more Americans are now extremely obese than 50 years ago. Unfortunately, everyone is paying for this obesity epidemic. How much? Here are 10 shocking numbers related to the costs of obesity:

1. $190 billion -- That's the amount of added medical costs every year that are estimated to stem from obesity-related problems. It’s nearly 21% of total U.S. health care costs.
2. 105% -- According to a study conducted by the Brookings Institution, this is the increased amount that obese Americans pay for prescription drugs compared to individuals who aren't obese.
3. $3.4 billion -- Cars are burning around 938 million gallons of gasoline per year more than they would if Americans weighed what they did in 1960.
4. $164 billion -- The Society of Actuaries estimates that U.S. employers are losing this amount in productivity each year due to obesity-related issues with employees.
5. $6.4 billion -- Every year, this amount is estimated to be lost due to employee absenteeism related to obesity.
6. $1 billion -- U.S. airlines are consuming an extra 350 million gallons of fuel per year due to overweight passengers.
7. $14.3 billion -- This is how much childhood obesity costs the U.S. each year, according to a published study from the Brookings Institution.
8. $62 billion -- Medicare and Medicaid are spending nearly this amount every year on obesity-related costs.
9. $66 billion -- Columbia University researchers say that if current trends don't change, annul obesity-related medical costs in the U.S. could increase this amount by 2030.
10. $580 billion -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation predicts that annual economic productivity loss due to obesity could hit this staggering amount by 2030 unless the current situation changes.

“These are bills that we can’t afford to pay,” said Jim Baugh, founder of PHIT America, a cause designed to create a Movement for a Fit and Healthy America. “PHIT America has solutions to helping the U.S. overcome the obesity epidemic. It all starts with regular physical activity and getting daily PE back in schools. You will soon read about new eye opening research findings that lack of exercise Is the main culprit in startling rise of childhood obesity.

- See more at: 10 Flabbergasting Costs of America's Obesity Epidemic - Motley Fool

This is what should have been in the OP instead of an article about self acceptance.

Well, it seems to me that people are MUCH more interested in my opinion about fat people than the actual problem, which IS the fat people.

Thats because the article you used is about people accepting themselves and the title of your thread. Basically you stated your opinion about what is beautiful/attractive as if it was a fact.

Right. I never claimed my opinion was a fact, but I have certainly posted enough facts to support my position.

If I have it correct your position is that being overweight is unhealthy and puts a strain on our healthcare system. Your opinion on whats beautiful has zero to do with that fact. You should separate your opinion from your facts.

 

[jillian]

So, let me get this straight, I am a bad person for thinking highly of myself and others are really within their rights to speak about me in such a way because I have some self esteem? Hmm. That's interesting. Do you want me to feel badly about myself? If so, why? I'm not costing the American people billions of dollars in health related expenses. I take care of myself and my body.

Just like you have the right to feel good about yourself so does anyone else....despite what you think. Thats the entire point of your article.

and that is the ultimate point that she's missing. I can't imagine how badly an overweight person would feel reading this thread and I don't see any reason to intentionally destroy people's self-esteem. everyone should feel good about themselves and their accomplishments. beauty is superficial and passes. ugly inside is forever.