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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]New Poster here. Fat is not healthy.  And we are a healthy family. We are not super thin, but we are in no way fat.  Give it another month, then try again with a rematch.

can she keep up with the kids? [/quote]

I'm fat (size 16-18).  And I can run a half marathon, have zero health problems at 45 years old, and can definitely keep up with my kids.  [/quote]

You are demonstrating exactly why diet is key here- you can't outrun the fork.  And people with obesity were often raised to favor less healthy food, in portions that stimulate weight gain. Overweight people eat more because they eat more- their appetite adjusts to their intake so that their body perceives they need a certain amount.
 
And as social animals, we take cues off each other. We dish up plates in roughly equal portions, eat similar quantities, etc so when you dine with overweight people, you tend to eat more.  This is why entire countries tend toward being lean or bulky- we influence each other, and obesity is a social disease.

For me, it's more than role modeling for the kids. It's also a check on myself. I don't want to gain weight, and I do things that help moderate my intake.  It's not easy to stay thin when you're constantly given large portions at restaurants, there are treats at work, drinks on the weekends, etc. All of this has to be effectively managed. And having all adults on the same page about food choices helps. So the hostility isn't just "fat shaming" but rather it is self protection against catching obesity.  [/quote]

Sure hope your children don’t “catch” your ignorance. Scary![/quote]

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