Why do fat people say they are just big-boned?
612852
People have different frame sizes and would look absurd being a size 0 or 2...My weight has fluctuated all my life ...my lowest weight was like 145 and people told me I looked sick..as in way too skinny. Yes there are diseases and genetics also factor into metabolism and stress can for some people pack on the pounds. I had a recent weight loss and I was doing real good getting it off I had lost 60+ pounds in a course of 5 or 6 months but about 1 year later starting right after my mom died, I started gaining weight and no matter how much I tried to stick to the plan (diabetic food exchange) I still gained weight back I have gained about 40 pounds and in a course of 4 months and my eating has not changed that much to explain the gain, they say that stress make blood sugar go crazy (now I believe it). I am choosing the more excellent way in not mouthing off my opinion of your opinion, because after all you are entitled, just hopefully people don't use the same magnifying glass you use when you look at others when they look at you.
410473
You say you are not fat but having big bones and say you are tall. That means that extra weight is due to your bones. Better do not  take medicines to reduce weight. Since they will have side effects which may at times dangerous and when you stop them you may regain your weight. Dieting and exercise are the best to reduce weight. If it is due to bones do not try to reduce the weight. Go ahead normally.
934594
No honey. Sometimes i say that ... and it is just .. to ask. It doesn't make someone idiot. I'm not idiot, i can asure you that. Actually sometimes i say, does this make me look more fat ?, and in fact i'm  "not fat". It is just an expression, at least to me. Well, honestly i have no obsession about my weight.
162947
Some people seem to enjoy getting fatter and fatter. It almost seems like an obsession. There's a good example at this site listed below.
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BECAUSE THEY WANT TO LOOK COOL AND BIG WHEN THERE NOT\n\nTHAT WAS MEAN, FOEGIVE ME!
235959
thick to obese.they don't work out,so they don't expect you to,there is ALWAYS food around and they have almost always had to take time to educate themselves and develop a personality.most of the time they are just funner to be with and they usually will do more to please there partner than those so-called hot chick with the bad attitudes.I'll take a big girl with a sense of humor over a skinny girl that complains anytime.
35121
I can't stand it when people say "ideal" weight.  that's what causes people to be anorexic!!  It's all based on frame size and whether you are fit or not.
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Maybe it is because the people who are calling or thinking you are fat, are so insecure, that they would rather point out your faults, than allow anyone to see their faults. \n\nI am not fat, but I am not scrawny, I just dont believe in being a toothpick, and for this I was commented on my whole life by my sister, and now she is fatter than me. I should have seen that she was the one that had the complex, and that it was never me. I feel for my sister now, as she has no more comments on this topic. Although she still tries to think of herself as thin (she was on the verge of anorexia) but she knows she is not. So now she goes for other areas where she can break me down. \n\nI take it, and forget the comments, I know it is her that has a problem, and not me. Forget what people say about you, rather feel for them. As they are more than likely insecure. If you are happy with your weight and size, then you have no problem to worry about.
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People say "no offense" before they something  offensive because they have not matured enough to figure out another way to criticize.  They hope that by saying that, you will overlook that fact that what they said was offensive.  Instead of saying "that shirt makes you look fat" their criticism would be more acceptable if they said something like "you know, that shirt doesn't accentuate your figure as well as it could.  Maybe another style would suit you better."
510869
Its all about how society see you. Unfourtunally they have the Misconception that fat people are lazy and smelly and sloppy. What you need to do is ignore all the negitive energy that they put out and keep believing that you are a great person. Who cares what others think about you. Anyone that makes fun of someone has insecurities about themselves.  Obvisiouly your not what people claim you are or else you wouldnt have found a wonderful man to marry you??!! Right!!
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Wow!  When compassion was  handed out, you sure didn't get any!\n\nPeople with a weight problem will get upset because:\n1. they know about their weight and aren't happy\n2. they don't want to be overweight but maybe due to health issues can't control it\n3. the older you get, the harder it is to lose weight...especially if you are female\n4. the comment is rude, obnoxious and cruel\n\nNever judge someone until you have walked in their shoes.  You  might be a thin thing now but just wait...your day will come and then see how you feel when someone is callous enough to call you fat.
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Yeah people are obsessed with weight. 'Fat people', as you put it, are only more likely to be unhappy because they won't feel as good in terms of health or as confident about themselves - and also there are many ignorant people who think that fat people can/should be treated like muck -who make life miserable for those 'fat people'. It doesn't follow that skinny people are automatically happy, being thin is not everything. But however if you are a healthy weight and fairly active you do feel more fit and well and just alive, its hard to describe but a great way to be. To answer your question, 'skinny people' maybe happier about their weight than 'fat people' - but your weight is only a very small aspect of your life isn't it?! We shouldn't write people off because of their size / weight etc - there are many different reasons as to why people are as they are and it doesn't change their personality or character. Look for the smile - forget the weight - there is a great person in there.
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no....and that is really sad, because in our society we are ashamed to be seen with a fat chick....sad, but true....I personally like being around them because the have lots of personality and so much fun to be with! my Parents always told me never to judge ppl by the way there look....I rather have someone around me with a little meat on them, then some shallow nitwit...lol
88959
It's a matter of tv,magazines,and the world.In easy words they just compare their body to models or other friends that have less body fat,so they think they're fat.Understand?
886596
The best response, is to say nothing a bout either. If you tell someone "you have lost weight, you look great", It implies that before weight loss they were fat and did not look good. If some one has put on weight, you don't need to inform them, they probably know,If they complain a bout weight, just say "really?, I hadn't noticed, I think you look nice.
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there is nothing wrong with being fat, it's people like you that are shallow who don't accept the people for who they are. Anyone should be able to feel comfortable whatever shape they are?... and what do u mean promoting fatness? how??...a store... u know people need to wear cloths... lol
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Because they want to be told they are thin.  Incidentally, regardless of how it makes them look--you NEVER tell them it makes them look fat.  You always tell them how beautiful they are and before long they begin to look the way you tell them they are.