With all that we know about the human mind, and all the empathy and understanding we're capable of...

I think it is fine to joke about obesity, as long as it is not done to emphasize that it is parameter of acceptance, or rejection. And it is not done towards who expressed a discomfort about it.

You're probably refering to shaming, rather than playfulness.

I don't even see obesity as always a problem. There are healthy obese people. It is about fat distribution more than its existence or weight and "looks". And as a woman, sooner or later weight challenges are bound to happen.

It is bit bizarre how obesity is overemphasized much more than stress when it comes to health concerns.

It's very disheartening to see a decline in empathy and a rise in cruelty in our world.
We seem to be losing sight of our shared humanity and forgetting that we're all in this together.
I like your last line, it resonates with such compassion and realistic perspective🤗

Amen.

Being over weight makes you a target for derision. Yet in reality, it is often a symptom of mental health issues or addictive type behaviour as much as with drugs, alcohol or gambling. If food is your drug of choice, you still have to eat to live yet it is treated far differently by society.

I think if there’s any degree of perceived choice. Any at all. People lack empathy for that. Congratulations on overcoming so much though. Losing weight is one of the hardest things someone can do.

its a constant struggle for me because I really love food, and mostly the wrong kinds. i am in great shape now, but, i have to work out regularly because I know if I slip, i can go back to the way it was.

@MarbleMarvel 🤔credit where credit is due to have had the courage too do something about this . just fighting the craving too eat rubbish may be your big issue and a test of your self will

I had been overweight much of my life. In best shape of my life now, but i still have work to do. I don't make jokes

I think it comes from being conditioned to not care about those that are perceived as weak.

Some people just don't grow out of their middle school phase

It just shows the hate in their heart.