"I'm fat, and I'm proud!" ... what do you think about this saying and the mentality behind it?

[Prof_Don]

We probably can name at least one person (celebrity or everyday person), who acts as if being overweight is a "badge of honor" of some sort, and portray the image that he / she enjoys being overweight and uses that fact as a send of identity for himself / herself .

What do you think about this statement, and the mentality behind it?

Feel free to mention scenarios and personal examples so we can visualize your mindset better.

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Thanks for answering. 8-)

[LoveBambi]

A lot of them are liars. For example: Mo'nique, she's been talking sh*t about skinny women for years on her old sitcom and claiming how much she loved being fat. Basically she acted as if being fat was the most glorious thing in the world while being skinny or smaller was the opposite. Pretty sure her attitude's changed after she lost weight. Same with Jennifer Hudson. When they're fat they're 'fabulous' and when they lose all that weight it becomes 'healthy' or the 'right thing to do' all of a sudden they 'feel better'.

[Prof_Don]

I never thought of it that way...that's why I asked this question.

Thanks for your excellent feedback, Love. :)

[elliesaur]

I think: look the way you want, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone. A lot of overweight people develop other problems and if it gets to obesity, it becomes the family's problem, and no one should have to go through hard times because you can't watch your eating. It's like being alcoholic, if I may.

I find it interesting how if a bigger girl flaunts her looks she's supported, but if a thin girl does it, she's a "skinny bitch" or something. People need to stop jumping from one extreme to the other.

[Prof_Don]

I agree with you on the last sentence, Ms. elliesaur.

RAWR! ;-)

[DutchAtheist]

It's B.S. for most of them. They cry themselves to sleep at night wishing they were skinnier. Nobody wants to be fat. It's just like people that say they are "happy single"... They might be okay with it at best, nobody is happy that way. They just feel like they have to hide their shame from others by saying they prefer it that way.

[1-3-2-4]

This reminds me of this women on Dr. Oz it was beyond sad... she said she did not care and did not think she was at any risk for being fat or anything like that.. I think she was 400+ lbs..

here is a YouTube video.

https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=pow1lS-DCgQ

[fascination_streak]

I think that maybe the person has probably battled with his/her weight and food intake for years. The person may have even tried dieting, exercising etc. and ever achieved the 'desired' look of being more in shape. I guess the reality sets it that he/she was 'meant' to be that way ,and thus the thinking becomes one of embracing versus negativity. The person who comes to my mind is stand up comedian Gabriel Iglesias. He makes it known that he loves chocolate cake and donuts. He actually doesn't call himself overweight but fluffy. He accepts himself as a 'bigger' guy and jokes about it. I'm sure he knows the dangers/side effects of being fluffy but who am I to judge? He is talented, funny as hell and seems happy.

[Freetobe007]

I think it's okay as long as you're not fat and unhealthy. If you're fat and you have some health issues, then you need to lose the weight for the sake of your health, not because of what people think of you. So a "I'm fat and I'm proud!" mentality could bite you in the ass because if you're unhealthy, you don't need to be spending your time training your mind to be okay with your body because your body needs to change so that you can be healthy.

[TedStar]

On personal level I'm happy for them because a secure and confident person is always great to see, but on a health level I'd be worried and dissapointed that they are actually proud to have an unhealthy body. It is never OK to allow your self to make conscious unhealthy decisions.

[InhaleExhale]

It's not exactly something to be proud of , but hey, if that's what you have then you have to work with it. I personally don't like overweight people who do nothing but complain about their weight or lifestyle, and yet continue to stuff themselves with food.

By saying that it's something to be proud of, they're also being terrible role models since Americans just LOVE to follow society and will go to the extremes to be exactly like their "idols". In my opinion, no one should particularly enjoy being overweight, but no one should be put down if that's the life they choose to lead. I still think it's very unhealthy, but it's whatever.

[Anonymous]

It is nice that they're confident but they should think about how they're saying it, what exactly it represents. I do not think it's good to be very overweight, most of the time it shows a lack of respect to how their bodies work. It is good to be fit and strive to be fit!

I... can't be bothered with the rest :( takes too long to explain :( so that'll be it sorry!

[Prof_Don]

You're leaving me hanging ... I'm sad now.

:(

[Opinion Owner]

nawwwww xD

[Love_is_in_the_air]

more like "I am unhealthy and used to it / too lazy to do something about it"

[Anonymous]

good that they're happy I guess, still feel bad for them and their health