"Focusing on weight—or health behaviors—puts the burden on the individual, deflecting attention from the more pernicious problem: systemic injustice." Aaaaand there it is. Apparently everything must be "systemic" now.https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/fat-is-not-the-problem-fat-stigma-is/ …
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Nobody should be shamed for being fat, but we do need to be able to point out the fact that obesity is a health hazard. We can avoid shaming fat people while still encouraging people to watch their weight, eat healthy, and lead overall healthier lifestyles.
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I used to be obese (BMI > 30) around 4 years ago, but I worked hard to lose the weight and keep it off by changing my eating habits and making health and fitness a priority in my life. I feel SO MUCH better now compared to when I was obese it's night and day.
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Despite what this article is trying to tell you, weight loss is 100% possible, and taking care of your body and cultivating discipline is a good thing. Don't let articles like this rob you of the agency you need to conquer your weight issues.
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A culture that adopts narratives that rob you of agency and control, like the one forwarded in this article, is a culture that will truly be failing you.pic.twitter.com/x88JZ33l9i
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Is it wrong to laugh because one of the authors of that piece is called Bacon?
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