Photo For Today

This is a mock-up image to show the skeletal frame of Keith Martin. The man who claimed the title of "the fattest man in the world" before sadly passing away at the age of 44.

Keith Martin weighed 70 stone (980lbs) at his peak yet this image shows what his skeletal structure might have looked like. It also demonstrates how the human body is not really designed to take all that extra weight. I feel sorry that he had to struggle like this and carry that weight. It is so hard on our body.

I'm praying for all those who are overweight, struggling, and miserable like that. They should be prayed for, not made fun of, and encouraged in their Journey to do better. Being overweight is very painful not only physically, but more so, emotionally. I don't think anyone intentionally sets out to gain a lot of weight. Some have disorders where they can't help it, like thyroid problems. And who are we to judge whether they care or not or are trying their best? That's very judgmental and I believe only shallow people make fun of fat people. Shame on those who do. Some have no support at all and so they struggle alone with this. I noticed no one makes fun of people who are bulimic or have anorexia. Obesity is a disease as well. We also have to remember that some people do not know how to handle that. Let's pray for them. Not make fun or talk about them behind their back. We could actually save someone's life by giving them support and encouraging them along the way. Bullying is not cool. It's cruel. The Bible says to love one another. There is no "if" in that sentence. Our love is not supposed to be conditional upon meeting other people's approval. Nor can they determine our worth.

I'm trying to lose weight as well. It's never easy, and I'm not proud of it, but with God's help I know I can do it and he has really been helping me. I prayed for him to take away my overeating habits and he did. I still must do my part though and discipline myself to reach my goal. My heart goes out to each and every one who struggles with their weight. Hang in there always! You/we can do this! 🥰 🌹🤗

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iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

You are right, people don’t make fun of those with anorexia or bulimia. Society celebrates people being so thin.

People are shallow and fickle though, being overweight means you aren’t perfect so it’s just something for others to use against you.

The world needs to be kinder.

LadyGrace ·

@iamonfire696

Absolutely, Society is so shallow and fickle. Who said we have to be a certain weight or look a certain way in order to be accepted. I finally learned to love and accept myself for who I am, and not worry about who I please or who accepts me. That took quite a long time. There were times, when I was made fun of, though I was just a bit overweight. Yet that is the way Society works these days. You take a young, very thin girl, going in for an interview, along with someone overweight, and the thin one is more likely to get it. The same works with beauty. Society has a warped view of these things and that's a shame. I figure if people don't like me for who and what I am, I don't need them and I'm glad I finally reached that point, some years ago. I love who I am and what I am today today because I think my mom and dad raised me pretty good to love everybody and never try to hurt them. I think that matters more than anything in life, and if people can't see what really matters in life, that is sadly, their loss. I don't have to be perfect for anyone. If they love me they will accept me as I am.

iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

@LadyGrace I agree with you on all points.

I hope to get to the point where I love myself and the way I look. I am not there yet but I am trying.

LadyGrace ·

@iamonfire696

Well, I have my moments as well, so yes I think it's a continuing thing to remind ourselves that if we're different in any way, that's okay, as long as we treat others the way we would like to be treated. 🌹

iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

@LadyGrace that’s really good advice 💖

LadyGrace ·

@iamonfire696 ❤️🤗 I'm not perfect. Sometimes I catch myself but then I quickly try to remind myself, it's okay. I'm doing the very best I can and that's all anyone can do. Society has made this into a beauty contest. It's what I call shallowness, ignorance, and I don't need a paper rose....an imitation love.

iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

@LadyGrace that’s all we can do, is our best 💖