assuming that to be the case is the problem. It doesn’t help anyone to have strangers take a glance and say “shoulda worked out more”.

Frankly it’s not our business to try and figure out if a fat person is trying or not. It’s up to them, their trusted circle, and their medical professionals.

No one argues the benefits of being trim and living a healthy lifestyle. Are there fat folks living a healthier lifestyle than thin folks? You bet. Absolutely.

The idea is that thin unhealthy folks get a pass while fat folks get shamed without anyone knowing where they are on the journey.