I figure since at least a few of you know what I look like, I'll add my two pence.
I dislike fatism. It winds me up, because its a form of predujice that is hurtful and harmful. Anorexia comes from the belief that the individual belives through social pressures, that fat is bad.......and therefore, ipsofacto, thin is good.
This country in particular is weight-conscious, rather than health-conscious. Many people living here that appear to be a healthy size, actually have an unhealthy lifestyle - ie. smoking (which incidentally, is an appetite suppresent).
Scientifically, there are 3 main metabolic body types: Ectomorph - fast burning metabolism, always slim, can eat almost anything without weight gain Mesomorph - medium metabolism, medium to muscular build Endomorph - slow metabolism, stores more fat on body from eating, normally heavy to fat
If its recognised that these various metabolic differences exist, then why the hate? Certain races are also slim and it is genetic, such as many East Africans; and others are large, such as Tongans?
Of course there are mesomorphs that over-eat and they become obese. Ectomorphs however become fat, as their body won't let them.
Lastly - are fat people unhealthy and slimmer people, healthy?
When I was younger I was Ectomorph - fast burning metabolism, always slim, can eat almost anything without weight gain
Now that I am middle aged I am Endomorph - slow metabolism, stores more fat on body from eating, normally heavy to fat
I adjusted my lifestyle to compensate I am definately heathier now than I have ever been although take it from someone who does have watch his weight
it is an absolute bitch
do-able mind but still a bitch