Weight Affects Self Esteem, Health And Contributes To Discrimination

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A good article with a few good points from the author. I agree with the author that getting in good shape should not be for others; getting in shape should be for the personal, emotional and physical well-being of the person herself/himself. The author also brought out an interesting perspective; instead of saying, "I'm on diet", why not say, "I want to be thinner and will take steps that are necessary to reach that goal?" Remember that getting in shape is for the good of yourself and not for anyone. Wishing you good health.The recent Rosie vs. Donald "War of Words" has people across the nation taking sides. Donald's harsh words regarding Rosie's weight have many people outraged – and rightfully so. Unfortunately, it seems as though discriminating against those women who are considered "fat" has become the norm and is quite often acceptable in many circles. While I'm not overweight myself, someone with whom I'm very close is. As a matter of fact, she's my sister – and probably one of the most generous, kind and helpful people I'm lucky enough to know (probably very much like Rosie).

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