I've read this thread and contemplated walking away from it but find it just isn't in my heart to do so. Here goes nothing:
I have been every size from 6 through to "WTF WAS THAT". Through thick or thin a few things have never changed:
1. I always was, and always will be facially attractive.
2. I have always gone out of my way to feel good about the person I am in appearance, mind and soul.
I didn't get to my largest because I lacked care and consideration for myself. I didn't get there because of emotional eating, thyroid issues, etc. though there was a health problem which contributed drastically.
Certain medications can have a huge impact upon ones physical state, and when given the choice of taking them and suffering serious weight gain or not taking them at risk of irreparable physical damage and/or death. You take them. One of the most over prescribed miracle pills is a steroid in any form (prednisone is the one most are familiar with) which are a known contributor to weight gain. Some easily take it off when they are weaned off and some do not.
There is no magic pill which will resolve life issues. Not medically, financially, or emotionally. Unfortunately most are required to act like adults in their day to day lives and are expected to learn coping skills. Many in our society cannot and instead of helping those people to do so others will lash out and abuse them in some way shape or form.
oldguyzer I admit that I expect better behaviour from you based on being a retired oncologist (in other words a Doctor should know better). While I agree that most times excuses are just that. In some select situations there is far more to the story.
I am not speaking about the rotund person who wanders along with 12 snacks just for them self at an outdoor event. I am talking about those who are physically active in whatever way their body allows, make an effort to eat healthily, and still struggle. Goodness knows I have met my fair share of those who's only health issue is literally their obesity classification.
I would also like to say that in our society we now go based on BMI which is absolute bunk for a certain percentage of the population. It feels like we are back in the 70's and 80's with the charts made by insurance companies.
Obesity is the last acceptable bias in the world.
You can't slur someone because of their sexual orientation, race, religious beliefs, colour of their skin, socioeconomic status, educational achievements, personal sense of style, or any other aspect of their lives with the exception of the size of their ass.
Aren't we all mature that we feel the need to go back to grade 3 and keep our interactions childish and immature.
As for those who feel the need to define curvy vs. BBW. Let me help you out:
If you can shop in standard clothing stores then you are likely not a BBW.
If you wear a size 14 regular (not plus size) or smaller then you are likely not a BBW.
If your ass fits into underwear from lingerie stores you are likely not a BBW.
All of this said please do keep in mind there are certain components related to proportions which truly affect the way a person is built/appears.
Now if you will excuse me I need to hit the shower and slide my curvy ass into my size Large thong from VS, Large yoga pants which I will have to tighten the draw string as much as I can, slip into my incredibly expensive sports bra which accommodates both my smaller ribs and larger bust, and throw on a top of some type (yet to be determined).
In other words... Let me shake my curvy/fat/non-BBW ass out of this thread and let those who feel the need to fat bash revel in their glory.
Lily
P.S. If I was a BBW it would be more financially advantageous in this industry. Those girls do exceptionally well. Don't kid yourself into thinking everyone wants the woman they are playing with to be slender!
