Why do people think being fat is a handicapped?
541476
It's just a common belief, carrying extra weight puts an added strain on your body and of course there are many obese/fat people who do little exercise and eat all the wrong foods all the time.\n\nThe stereotype is a fat person taking no exercise and eating fatty/junk food all day washed down with gallons of soda. The fact that some may be large boned, have an illness or do lots of physical activity just doesn't enter their minds.\n\nUntil the majority of people understand that you can be large and still be active or that some people have medical imbalances a fat person will always be seen as a slob, a glutton & one incapable of being active due to their size
167668
I agree that freakishly skinny people are kinda gross looking but I think people should be at the weight that makes them happy, but at the same time will not give them health problems.
119474
Its the social stigma of "fat" girls....which sucks...people look down on you because you are bigger than the average norm or what people think is normal and it gets better when you are older...As long as you are happy with yourself and so what you are "big", "Fat", "overweight" etc. if someone can't love you for who you are or even like you then you dont need them and to me they are pretty shallow...Tell your girl Love yourself and the right guy will come along.
722582
People like to take the easy way out in life, so they blame their actions on someone else, "The easy way"! People don't like to say "I'm fat because I'm lazy, I smoke because I'm weak minded, I'm poor because I have a 5th grade education, and I can't control my children because I let them back talk me and I'm weak! Grrrrrrrr....
466139
I dont know but it drives me insane! I have this problem at school. At one point I was a little heavier than I am now and now that I lost weight people look at me differently or not at all, its a little sad and pathetic, because this goes to show how shallow people are and how judgmental they are as well! If you are struggling with this problem just think how shallow and immature these people judging you are, it helps when you are trying to get through a day!
616408
I help people in the gym that are overweight with exercise and dieting tips. Why?  They are motivated enough to join a gym & they show initiative.  My group of friends always do that and shun ignorant people because they make us look arrogant and insensitive. Most of us started working out because we were insecure and can relate to people that might not feel good about themselves. Any woman that is comfortable with herself and is fulfilled is sexy.
1051522
i hate being called fat cuz all my friends are thin and its not fair how people are judged by their weight.
615966
There are some obese people in this world who don't exercise, eat too much (especially unhealthy food) and complain that it's not their fault their fat. However, I know few people who really can't lose weight no matter how hard they try.
241730
well there is a segment of society that finds fat to be a turn on and they figured out a way to make it happen.\ndiversity is great thing..
224237
I do not know why. Human beings can be very cruel creatures sometimes. It is not a joke it is a very serious matter. It can lead to many health problems. I used to be overweight and it was not funny when people would make remarks behind my back. It hurt a lot. just becasue they are bigger than you does not make them something other than another person.
1024690
you sound bitter and upset at fat people. Why? PEople are people. Dont get mad at them, if you dont like them, dont be aorund them. And its the same reason when you might tell a friend that BC makes your mustache grow, or you ate some beans, and thats why you have gas. People do things when they dont want to be looked at like a bacterium in a petrie dish. Its not that big of a deal. Peronsally, I say- I wouldnt be fat if I didnt love food. I'm a size 14 AND PROUD OF IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
536225
not everyone is, you probably just feel that way. I was skinny all my life till about 2 years ago, and it doesn't bother me. If it bothers other people i don't care, they are not involved in my life and know nothing about me. You shouldn't worry about what other people say.
496066
cuz they think they're fat joe
427399
What do you consider normal? Anyone who is just like you? Do you think God placed handicapped people on this earth to benefit themselves? Probably not, many have rough lives. So, that means they are here to help us. To help us to learn to have compassion. \n\nIt's not our place to decide if someone has worth or value. We can do our part to help the handicapped, and it will actually help us. Our lives will be much "fuller" when we are helping others.
635011
This is funny lol.  Just by seeing the answers to this question...yes fat people are sensitive.  I don't think you are being rude, I think you are being realistic.  They don't wanna exercise, they don't watch what they eat, they don't like to restrain themselves when it comes to food.  And I am sorry Hell's Bell's fat peoples metabolism is slower because they don't exercise so the metabolism slows down !!!  If you would've exercised more and eaten the lil salads before you got that way in the first place you would be alright and your metabolism wouldn't be so fuked up !!!  Now you can do something about it, cardio, eat correctly ( dont believe the only salad crap ...yeah right ), the point is your metabolism can come back to life so to speak if you wanted it to.
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maybe they are sterotyping against fat people? "oh, who wants people to see them as fat? Even fat people will like this, because we can make them thin, if only in fantasy." \nor maybe i'm trying to answer any question just to get points. \nGood question, though. i never noticed that.
807156
No, it's not funny what-so-ever. Who are they to judge who's heavy and not? Saying hurtful rude comments about someone's appearance, personal opinions, or lifestyles are the things that increase anorexia, bulemia, and suicidal attempts. Reading this you may think i'm being hypocritical, and I probably am because I have made fun of all different kinds of people. However, I am not proud of it, I regret it, and I believe that is another serious problem within our communities. Why is it that fat women are hideous and disgusting, but heavy men are perfectly acceptable? Look at these comedians...I don't even consider it a real job. Going to school to learn better ways to tease and make fun of other's.....that's sure something to write home about. The thing is heavy women need to realize that you need to try your absolute hardest to ignore it, and live the life you are in for who you are. Each person in this world gets made fun of whether they know it or not, nobody is perfect. But you are the only one who has control over who you chose to listen to and ignore. I think it takes a lot of determination to lose all of that weight, and personally I think you should lose weight for the longer lasting life, not the appearance. Obviously you're going to feel self concious, but it's your choice whether you want to pretend it doesn't bother you or take action and try and lose the weight. I support so many people in doing that, talk to a doctor for help, join a support group....but don't let other's comments bring you down.