What do you think of fat people?

I searched fat people in the IIN search bar... There are so many posts about hating them or finding them disgusting! I'm amazed! I didn't realise quite how passionately people felt about those who are overweight. I think it's kind of sad. Yes we shouldn't promote obesity, and yes we should strive to eat a healthy balanced diet, but demonising those who for whatever reason haven't managed to do so seems counter-productive. How are you supposed to influence those who you push away?

This question has already been asked by the way:
http://isitnormal.com/poll/fat-people-do-you-like-them-103624/

I can't say that I'm attracted to overweight people (I'm not just talking about a little pudgy). I'm usually concerned for their health but don't ever tell them anything because it's none of my damn business and more often than not, they can't help it. With some of them, it's genetic and others might have thyroid problems which spur on their weight issues and some just don't have a great metabolism like the rest of us (contrary to popular belief, obesity isn't always just about people having one too many donuts).

I don't look down on them and I hope their health isn't affected by their weight and I honestly hope they can lead healthy and happy lives.

That said, I'm not attracted to them physically. I married a "fat" person and our love life is non-existent because of his weight as well as a number of other issues. I'm simply not physically attracted to him and having sex with him feels like a chore just to keep him happy even when I'm not. I married him for more than just his looks because I saw a lot more to him than what meets the eye. It's those things that keep me in love with but our sex life suffers because of his weight and physical appearance. I used to feign orgasms but now we don't have sex at all so it's a blessing in disguise, I guess.

Judge me all you want and dub me a bad wife or a bad person but don't think you know me (or my husband for that matter, and all the issues that surround our relationship).

phat people are cool

The description "fat" didn't adopt a negative connotation until the mid to late 1800's, when obesity was linked to heart disease. Before this time period, the presence of fat was associated with wealth. In ancient times, being fat was aesthetically idealistic; the presence of fat assured survival and procreation.If it weren't for the media, I believe sexual attraction would be partial to heavier body types. That would be bad news for me, but at least the world would be more real. Personally, I enjoyed sex more when I was more average and less skinny and so did my boyfriend.

I love when "fat" people are content in their bodies. I think it's inspiring for them to be proud in those bodies.

I am disappointed when people try to fit the mold cast to them by the media when not everyone is meant to be paper thin with large breasts. I hate that I have to remind my friends that they have a beautiful body because they get depressed and anorexic thinking they are fat.

As for the morbidly obese, I see that as a health problem and I am generally not attracted to people who have let their problems go that far (whether it be overeating & laziness, drug abuse or extreme superficiality). People who let their problems overtake them do not love themselves as they should.

I think they may, more or less, be fat.

There's no excuse for fatness. And fatness disgusts me. I'll never say its okay to disrespect how lucky you are to have a working body like a fat person does. But they are still human.

What's with all this "thin bashing" I've been seeing recently? It's like if you're a slim girl, suddenly you're anorexic and disgusting and 'need to eat more'. How rude. Don't see me telling fat fucks to put down the hamburger they've had enough. I think fat women in particular are under some illusion that they're healthy a normal whilst slimmer women are freaks and unhealthy.

It annoys me how people see being fat as inspirational, like when a large woman is famous she's 'real' and 'fabulous' yet when a naturally skinny woman's photographed it's 'worrying' like she's not taking care of herself.

I'd rather look up to people who exercise and eat the right food, and maybe be considered 'skinny' than fat people who obviously aren't eating right, and not looking after themselves.

fat is beautiful and healthy skinny is not. also skinny people are way to shallow and sex/ cuddling is bad!

Being overweight is one thing and legitimately obese is another.

Jack sprat could eat no fat his wife could eat no lean

i think of them that some the very very over weight ones should get a little bit healthier if they wanna stay alive i've seen a few that were so fat they couldn't hardly walk or get up out of there car and some of them were so fat there legs were purple an red in color from being overly fat those are the ones i feel sorry for.

They are fat.

Obviously 'fat people' are human... And everyone deserves respect, even if they got fat because of overeating or being lazy. Yeah, it's disgusting and gross to many others but who are we to judge anyone? Everyone has their own problems... And by thinking of overweight people as fat you are labeling them and forgetting that they are people with feelings just like you... I honestly do think it is gross on first impression if the person is badly obese, then I feel bad for them and hope for them to get healthy... But I only try to help them or suggest things if they ask. I think it's normal to wish good health on people who aren't healthy, but I don't think it's okay to pressure someone about their weight (unless they ask for help) when they obviously already know they have an issue with weight and people criticizing them about it could just make it worse for them... So, my main point is, everyone deserves respect, whether they made themselves fat or it's a disease. I'm not saying you should respect "being lazy and eating too much and getting fat", but to respect them as people... They could be a really good person and fat wont change that. I have dealt with being too skinny and I know people who deal with being overweight... It's a personal issue so I don't judge anyone dealing with either side of the spectrum.

Got NOTHING against fat people in general.. IN FACT some fat people it actually just.. It's just the way they are, and for some they can still be attractive & handsome and what not..

But with obese people i instantly feel the urge to ask them why the hell they did that to themselves.... (Of course i never do that but still)...

FAT people just as there is Skinny-Fat people.. We are all humans afterall, and a super ripped guy could act like a dick.. The fat guy next to him could be nice, we are all different let's not judge people too quick (Which every sheep does).

THE only kind of Fat/Obese i have a problem with is the ones who somehow think that the bigger belly is no big deal, and that they have big biceps but infact it's just a layer of fat.

The kind of stupid assholes who cannot realize that IT IS extremely unhealthy and is nothing good for their body. Used to have a very good friend who was just like that, and it pissed me off alot..

I'm like.. DUDE.. YOU ARE FUCKING FAT, stop assuming that you are not.

Just the appearance of the size makes me ill. I still respect them but I avoid them to keep from being sick to my stomach.

Rule #1
If you unable to see your pant buckle its time to get on a meal plan and workout. In this case the individual is already 20lbs over weight.

I've had really fat friends and really skinny friends. So it doesn't really matter about your weight, only your personality.
But then I don't like how being fat is being glorified. These days, fat people are celebrated and it should be the opposite. Being fat should be discouraged, not having things on TV boosting self esteem of fat people. Being fat is dangerous. A family member of mine was extremely obese at one point, which led to two heart attacks and other illnesses which nearly caused her death.

Well if they are fat since they wont stop eating and do nothing but lay around being lazy well they are disgusting. If its for another reason like they are too old and cant move around anymore thats sad.