Amen.

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1000% agree. Went to Epcot today and saw an overweight woman stand up for about nearly 30 min to eat AND get mad at one of the birds walking by (even trying to swat at it, which was insane considering it is wildlife) yet suddenly needed a scooter after eating and was telling other guests to “move out of my way”

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While yes, the stigma can cause that. And as someone with a diagnosed ED, that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be accountable for their life choices and actions. To some point yes it’s part of the cause but it shouldn’t be used as a way to excuse the unhealthy behavior. It should be used to find the cause and help change the pattern. If you’re at Disney and using a mobility device because you’re too obese to walk, maybe use your money for health resources rather than a Disney trip?

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Weight stigma, not fatness itself, is a significant cause of stress, depression, anxiety, and lower self-esteem. It also increases risk for metabolic syndrome.

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Shaming and stigma do not motivate healthy behaviors; rather, they cause people to avoid exercise, avoid medical care, and can lead to weight gain.

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Body weight is not purely a personal choice, but a complex interaction of genetics, environment, and socioeconomic factors.

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We should move away from weight centered thinking towards focusing on sustainable, healthy behaviors (like joyful movement).

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Thinking like this dehumanizes people and restricts their access to full social participation.

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Accountable for what?

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The intense pressure to lose weight fostered by fatphobia contributes to the rise in dangerous eating disorders.

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