So I've never struggled with my weight. I'm the same weight now in my mid-40s that I was in my early 20s. I don't understand why, honestly. I don't really have much in the way of self control. I like junk food and alcohol just as much as the next person. But for some reason, weight is just not an issue for me. It's like my body just self-regulates. Lots of times I just don't feel hungry. It's weird.
Just as I cannot explain why I am the way I am, it would be stupid to expect everybody to be the same as me. To look at an overweight person and assume they have no self-discipline. Or the opposite for a thin person. I don't see myself as any different from a fat person. I just somehow don't happen to be fat.
One problem that I do suffer from is anxiety and depression. In relating my experiences to others, I get the same sort of "helpful" suggestions. Go outside more. Exercise more. Meditate more. Drink more water. Eat healthier. I can only imagine what my life would feel like, if my mental health were on display the way weight is for fat people. The feeling that even though you're trying so hard, you're obviously not trying hard enough. Everyone giving unsolicited advice - I imagine the advice from former fat people is the worst.
At least with mental health issues, I can hide those, or not discuss them with "helpful" people. I have the greatest amount of compassion for fat people. People are so thoughtless and hurtful. Even when they're trying to help.
Just as I cannot explain why I am the way I am, it would be stupid to expect everybody to be the same as me. To look at an overweight person and assume they have no self-discipline. Or the opposite for a thin person. I don't see myself as any different from a fat person. I just somehow don't happen to be fat.
One problem that I do suffer from is anxiety and depression. In relating my experiences to others, I get the same sort of "helpful" suggestions. Go outside more. Exercise more. Meditate more. Drink more water. Eat healthier. I can only imagine what my life would feel like, if my mental health were on display the way weight is for fat people. The feeling that even though you're trying so hard, you're obviously not trying hard enough. Everyone giving unsolicited advice - I imagine the advice from former fat people is the worst.
At least with mental health issues, I can hide those, or not discuss them with "helpful" people. I have the greatest amount of compassion for fat people. People are so thoughtless and hurtful. Even when they're trying to help.