Wouldn't it be better to say "I'm fine" with a grin than tell everyone the shape you are in?
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every one else does - were all in bad shape, and the last thing we need to hear is someone Else's problems.  There are though times when you can confide in a close friend - but telling everyone NO NO NO NO - \n\nVent on a blog - anonymously  iblogs is good
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Everybody should have confidence in themselves and the spirit to celebrate who they are, but if being big is jeopordizing your health, then that is a warped impression of beautiful.  It's on the same level as those who develop eating disorders to stay thin or using anabolic agents to become muscular.  You're sacrificing your health for acceptance of a specific body type.\n\nIf you eat well, exercise daily and maintain a healthy lifestyle, there is no reason why you should not be able to maintain a healthy weight range.  Even those who have a genetic predisposition towards obesity can maintain a healthy weight range if they are disciplined and consistent.  It just takes work.\n\nSince the national and international trends in developing countries is leaning towards the majority of the population being overweight, the acceptance of obesity is becoming more the norm.  However, conformity to being "big and beautiful" and obesity as a norm could be extremely dangerous for the future health of successive generations.  It could not only aggravate mounting health problems associated with obesity, but acceptance at early ages (especially teenagers) will inevitably result in several risk factors for death by the age of 20.\n\nThe market research firm, NPD Group, has been surveying Americans for two decades about their attitudes toward eating and weight. The following article list the percentage of people who agreed with the statement: "People who are not overweight are more attractive." There is a positive correlation between the decrease in this percentage and the increase in obesity rates.\nhttp://preventdisease.com/news/articles/011306_attitude_overweight.shtml\n\nPeople are getting lazier and lazier about their health and our society is moving faster and faster.  It is really hard work to stay fit and maintain a healthy weight and people are just not committed to a healthy lifestyle anymore.  So the end result is an acceptance of being "big and beautiful" and the "hell with everything else" type of attitude which is our "way out" of hard work...the easy way out...the "can't beat them so I'll join them" type of attitude.  Being obese is not normal.  I'm not referring to people who are 10 or 20 pounds overweight.  Everybody has some bodyfat to lose, but people who think being 40 or 50+ pounds overweight is beautiful...well they can have that opinion of themselves rightfully....it's their life.  But the reality is that they WILL eventually have to make time for serious illness associated with this acceptance.\n\n"Big and beautiful" should absolutely NOT be celebrated.  It's dangerous, it's irresponsible and it is a terrible influence to our children and successive generations.
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Maybe knowing their not  "perfect" but knowing they really are okay no matter what they look like, might give them a certain empathy towards other people. Or maybe it's because eating food makes a person feel good, and since they do that more often they are more cheerful. That's a good question. I am about 90 lbs. overweight myself.
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To let people know how they're doing!
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It depends on the person but as a rule of thumb it's never a good idea. Most people would feel disrespected or insecure by such a comment. I know I would.
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No one in particular, just he means everyone who knows you knows you aren't ugly.  Just a figure of speech.
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No I am happy with who I am and have no problem with being visible. The only time I cultivate anonymity is in charitable situations. It keeps the effort pure and honest.
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Yes I agree with "Yah-Yah" you mus feel comfortable.\nDon't show too much...
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When someone ask how are you doing you automactailly respond "ok, fine, good, or great."  Small communications that occur for only social reasons.  No one really want a 30 min conversation when you ask how are you
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It's okay to be yourself.
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nope, just be happy being yourself and make sure you're healthy and active
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Hey i let my imaturity show all the time, people appreciate it. Especially when they arent in a good mood. it cheers them up! so acting like a moron around others a big Plus in PR
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Sorry that you are not - but looking good is good.  \n\nThanks!
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your peers are telling for your own good. so, take it in a positive spirit. I feel you are lucky to have people who  care about you...
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lol Just smile and nod! :-)
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Just say "Hi"  - then everyone would just feel good all the time!
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The only logic behind it is people will always happily tell you that you look great because they are making sure you dont look better than them. Its a fickle old world and will never change but at least you can get yourself wiser to the fact.\nMe? I always tell the truth no matter how much it offends people because i actually get more fun out of that. (instead of pissing up their backs) and because i'm evil :)