Overweight 'should be protected'

So who do fat people need protection from?

The biggest threat to their health is probably themselves rather than people insulting them.

My mother was rotund, my father is too and this is very much lifestyle related - rich food and not enough exercise. Both my sisters and myself are aware of our genetic inheritance and all try to watch what we eat and exercise regularly.

After a year of regular cycling I had lost over 10% of my mass.

Yes there are a few people with glandular/medical issues but predominantly its a matter of eat less, exercise more.