Comments on: Frank Skinner’s Campaign to Make Fat Uncool Again http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2009/03/frank-skinners-campaign-to-make-fat-uncool-again.html Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:18:07 +0000 hourly 1 By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2009/03/frank-skinners-campaign-to-make-fat-uncool-again.html#comment-4616 MotleyHealth Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:57:12 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1671#comment-4616 This idea would not work for adults, however for children life is a little bit simpler, and also role models are exceptionally important. Children look up to adults and mimic and idolise them too. With so many overweight celebrities, children do get the message that overweight is OK. But it is not. Embracing diversity is one thing, but saying it is OK to chose to suffer a condition (obesity) that will ultimately kill you is not OK. For children, the question of whether or not it is OK to be overweight requires a short answer - either YES or NO. This idea would not work for adults, however for children life is a little bit simpler, and also role models are exceptionally important. Children look up to adults and mimic and idolise them too. With so many overweight celebrities, children do get the message that overweight is OK. But it is not. Embracing diversity is one thing, but saying it is OK to chose to suffer a condition (obesity) that will ultimately kill you is not OK. For children, the question of whether or not it is OK to be overweight requires a short answer – either YES or NO.

]]> By: Wellokay http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2009/03/frank-skinners-campaign-to-make-fat-uncool-again.html#comment-4582 Wellokay Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:11:10 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1671#comment-4582 Calling someone fat is not a good motivator. Putting so much pressure on weight can have negative side effects as well is. Anorexia. Helping and encouraging someone to lose weight is a lot better. In society today you are either To Fat, To Thin, or ripped. I think we need to find a healthy middle. I don't have the time or the will power to dedicate myself 200% to getting ripped but I do have the time to get at a healthy weight. Weight is a personal choice just like smoking or drinking. Not everyone is a bodybuilder or has the metabilisom of a 10 year old kid either. So, take that into account that what might work for you might not work for someone else. I'm 19 and I don't think I have ever really believed that being fat is cool. Fat people are no longer just being laughed at but being laughed with which is a good thing. People are different so lets embrace it. Worry about your weight and your health and if you're really worried for someone you care about work with them to lose the weight don't make them feel bad, because chances are they are aware their fat and just need a helping hand. Calling someone fat is not a good motivator. Putting so much pressure on weight can have negative side effects as well is. Anorexia. Helping and encouraging someone to lose weight is a lot better. In society today you are either To Fat, To Thin, or ripped. I think we need to find a healthy middle. I don’t have the time or the will power to dedicate myself 200% to getting ripped but I do have the time to get at a healthy weight. Weight is a personal choice just like smoking or drinking. Not everyone is a bodybuilder or has the metabilisom of a 10 year old kid either. So, take that into account that what might work for you might not work for someone else. I’m 19 and I don’t think I have ever really believed that being fat is cool. Fat people are no longer just being laughed at but being laughed with which is a good thing. People are different so lets embrace it. Worry about your weight and your health and if you’re really worried for someone you care about work with them to lose the weight don’t make them feel bad, because chances are they are aware their fat and just need a helping hand.

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2009/03/frank-skinners-campaign-to-make-fat-uncool-again.html#comment-4553 MotleyHealth Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:57:18 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1671#comment-4553 James, a majority of single mothers are not in their position through choice. One of the wonders of a welfare state is that families in such conditions are not left to live in absolute poverty. Being overweight and being a single mother are two completely different issues. James, a majority of single mothers are not in their position through choice. One of the wonders of a welfare state is that families in such conditions are not left to live in absolute poverty. Being overweight and being a single mother are two completely different issues.

]]> By: James http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2009/03/frank-skinners-campaign-to-make-fat-uncool-again.html#comment-4552 James Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:07:07 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1671#comment-4552 I totally agree with Frank, whilst its not nice to be mean to people and call them fat, it is a deterent. What annoys me most is that fat people have no problem calling thin people 'skinny'. Its terrible double standards. Being lazy is not cool. Being unhealthy is not cool. Being fat is not cool. Lazy lifestyles that include too much car use, too little walking and too much TV all contribute. The same issue applies to single mothers, the stigma of being a single mum disappeared and suddenly there are single mums everywhere, are claiming benefit which the rest of us hard working people have to pay for. I totally agree with Frank, whilst its not nice to be mean to people and call them fat, it is a deterent. What annoys me most is that fat people have no problem calling thin people ’skinny’. Its terrible double standards. Being lazy is not cool. Being unhealthy is not cool. Being fat is not cool. Lazy lifestyles that include too much car use, too little walking and too much TV all contribute. The same issue applies to single mothers, the stigma of being a single mum disappeared and suddenly there are single mums everywhere, are claiming benefit which the rest of us hard working people have to pay for.

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2009/03/frank-skinners-campaign-to-make-fat-uncool-again.html#comment-4538 MotleyHealth Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:49:40 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1671#comment-4538 The problem has actually been around for a long time. I recall as a child people referring to overweight children as "big boned". But the fact that you cannot even call someone fat, to save hurting their feelings, is really just a sign the world has gone mad. It really is not healthy to be overweight, and telling someone they are fat is a pretty effective way of encouraging them to lose weight. The problem has actually been around for a long time. I recall as a child people referring to overweight children as “big boned”. But the fact that you cannot even call someone fat, to save hurting their feelings, is really just a sign the world has gone mad. It really is not healthy to be overweight, and telling someone they are fat is a pretty effective way of encouraging them to lose weight.

]]> By: Alexia http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2009/03/frank-skinners-campaign-to-make-fat-uncool-again.html#comment-4537 Alexia Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:31:19 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1671#comment-4537 I agree that society has made being fat the normal. They are always critising thin people they make it seem abnormal not to be a fatty. Even the Dove real Women campaign instead of helping women have a healthier lifestlye told them that the excess fat was a curve.. Am not saying to be gaunt but not being a beached whale does really help. Tell them they are fat not curvy and thick set fat it a word use it and quit making excuses and using euphesims I agree that society has made being fat the normal. They are always critising thin people they make it seem abnormal not to be a fatty. Even the Dove real Women campaign instead of helping women have a healthier lifestlye told them that the excess fat was a curve.. Am not saying to be gaunt but not being a beached whale does really help.

Tell them they are fat not curvy and thick set fat it a word use it and quit making excuses and using euphesims

]]> By: lulu http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2009/03/frank-skinners-campaign-to-make-fat-uncool-again.html#comment-4526 lulu Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:27:26 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1671#comment-4526 I totally agree! Fattys are totally in denial not without the help of political groups and the media. Having fatsos in the world does help the economy in so many ways, with the obvious first - over consumption of food. But also with the increase in the cost of healthcare due to all the problems manifested from being overweight. Add to that the fat celebs constantly emphasizing that "a few exrta pounds" is okay - I give you Tyra, Byonce, the Fadishians, I mean Kardishians....... I totally agree! Fattys are totally in denial not without the help of political groups and the media. Having fatsos in the world does help the economy in so many ways, with the obvious first – over consumption of food. But also with the increase in the cost of healthcare due to all the problems manifested from being overweight. Add to that the fat celebs constantly emphasizing that “a few exrta pounds” is okay – I give you Tyra, Byonce, the Fadishians, I mean Kardishians…….

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