Check out this article written by a physician who was obese and he talks about how he was mocked and derided and sidelined in his profession because of his weight.
As a species this seems to be the last bastion of prejudice - excess weight. And of course we all internalize the concept that its a character flaw or personality defect. In reality overeating is "A COPING MECHANISM FOR DEALING WITH EMOTIONAL ISSUES THAT IS INEFFECTIVE IN THE LONG TERM" just as smoking, drinking, retail therapy, cannabis and other recreational drugs are.
Think about challenging your own prejudices about excess weight and stand out from the crowd (or should I say herd). Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent (good old Eleanor Roosevelt).
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