I say this as a feminist ally but I knew I recognised where this video that was circulating was taken: https://rdrama.net/h/fatpeoplehate/post/157288/the-fatty-will-always-be-antagonized

I think 7 Elephant is pretty funny

In the months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, many people have stepped forward to share their stories in order to help destigmatize abortion and join in the fight for reproductive rights. But despite all the important discussions happening in the SCOTUS decision's wake, there's one conversation that's gone vastly unreported: how the overturn of Roe v. Wade is disproportionally impacting people in larger bodies.

"Larger-bodied people are left out of the conversations as if they're not sexual beings," says Laura Lindberg, PhD, a researcher in sexual and reproductive health and rights at Rutgers.

The fact is, certain types of contraception — including emergency contraception and birth control pills — might be less effective for people in larger bodies. In a 2014 study monitoring the effectiveness of levonorgestrel (the drug in emergency contraception pills like Plan B), women with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher experienced decreased efficacy; the pill stopped working entirely in obese women with a BMI of 30 or higher. Those findings led to a change in packaging information in Europe, but the US Food and Drug Administration called the data "conflicting and too limited to make a definitive conclusion." Despite the FDA's decision not to update labels, doctors who treat "obese" patients told NPR that their patients regularly became pregnant after taking the Plan B pill. Regardless, anecdotal evidence shows many people are still unaware of the drug's potentially limited efficacy. (As of right now, the only emergency contraception that's effective regardless of body size is the copper IUD, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.)

"Doctors are taught that one of the worst things their patient can be is fat."

And if contraceptive methods such as Plan B fail, people in larger bodies face other hurdles: for one, a pregnancy test may not show a positive result as early for someone who's over a certain weight. Research shows people with a higher BMI are more likely to have lower hCG hormone levels at the beginning of pregnancy, which is the hormone that OTC pregnancy tests detect.

Fatphobia isn't new in the healthcare industry, but the new abortion restrictions have made its effects on contraception even more problematic. "The truth is, right now, in today's world, we can't afford to not educate ourselves about contraception and its efficacy for different bodies," says Nia Patterson, a mental health advocate who focuses on eating disorder recovery and fat activism. "An unwanted pregnancy that an individual thought they were appropriately protecting themselves from can be the cause of significant financial hardship, physical health issues, or even death."

Given the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade, access to contraception is more important than ever regardless of body size, but the deeply ingrained fatphobia in our culture is keeping larger-bodied people from being in full control of their reproductive health**.** POPSUGAR spoke with fat activists and reproductive health equity experts about why this is the case, what needs to change, and how to regain control.

How Fatphobia Shows Up in Healthcare

Put simply, fatphobia is weight bias rooted in a sense of blame and presumed moral failing, according to Boston Medical. It's often shown in contrast to the ways non-fat, straight-size, smaller people benefit from thin privilege, and can contribute to body shame regardless of a person's size. "Body shame exists to keep us isolated and bought into pursuing the unobtainable, always-changing appearance ideals," says Ally Duvall, fat activist and body image program manager at telemedicine company Equip. "We can't find freedom from body shame without addressing where it comes from and why we are encouraged to dislike our bodies in the first place — it's the messages we are receiving constantly from diet companies, wellness influencers, and the media as a whole."

These oppressive systems and beliefs about bodies are inherent and built into every facet of our lives, but the healthcare setting is often where they can have lasting and harmful effects. For example, fatness or obesity are often called out as key contributors to cancer or brain disease, but the reality is that the causes of these illnesses are complex and likely not due to one single factor, especially someone's size.

As someone with a larger body, Patterson says, "I have faced extensive discrimination due to my body not fitting into ideal medical care standards." For example, they've had weight-loss surgery repeatedly recommended by healthcare providers despite being in recovery from an eating disorder, and they've had disability paperwork withheld because they did not comply with weight loss recommendations. "Doctors are taught that one of the worst things their patient can be is fat," they say.

Why Doesn't Contraception Work For All Body Sizes?

Studies have shown that certain types of contraception are less effective in women who are '"overweight" by BMI standards; however, there's still much research to be done, as there isn't an official point at which it's officially considered "ineffective". More than one in four American women are considered "overweight," according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. So, why don't we have effective contraceptive options for people in larger bodies?

"It's not lack of access, but a lack of guidance," Dr. Lindberg explains. There hasn't been a lot of information up until recently because clinical studies excluded larger bodies, and clinical research is what steers doctors' recommendations. "You end up with a lot of individual providers using their best readings of very limited literature to counsel their patients," she says. What we need is to figure out if the contraception is effective for larger-bodied people, "and if so, what are the safety risks?"

A review published in the journal "Reproductive Health" looked at gaps in research and confirmed that there's a pressing need for qualitative research exploring larger-bodied people's experiences with routine and emergency contraception, as well as receiving contraceptive counseling and care. "At the very least, medical providers who are providing fat people with these contraceptive devices have an ethical right to inform their patient of the weight efficacy standards," Patterson says. Meaning, "if they're going to provide a person with Plan B, they need to tell them that if their weight is above a certain number, then the medication may not be as effective and to allow that patient to make their own decision."

The Unique Challenges Facing Larger-Bodied People Post-Roe

Beyond less-effective contraception, larger-bodied people face increasing barriers and risks around their reproductive health, Dr. Lindberg says. "Accessing an abortion is already limited by body size. Very high-BMI women have a harder time finding a provider to perform a surgical abortion, so finding a place is even more limited — and if they need to travel out of state, that brings on more cost." These limitations are primarily related to needing more anesthesia and the size of the equipment available.

"Fatphobia, diet culture, and pretty much all health and beauty standards are first and foremost rooted in a system of control — the control of bodies.

Also, body size often intersects with race — particularly because structural racism contributes to higher BMIs. As a social demographer, Dr. Lindberg focuses on addressing systematic disparities in sexual and reproductive health and rights, which have become increasingly under threat in this legal landscape. "Women of color are more likely to be categorized as larger-bodied, so these policies and practices risk becoming racist," she says. "Therefore all of these concerns are much more likely to impact women of color." This includes health risks during pregnancy and higher morbidity rates related to delivery and in the months postpartum.

"Fatphobia, diet culture, and pretty much all health and beauty standards are first and foremost rooted in a system of control — the control of bodies, and on a higher level, oppressive systems like racism, sexism, ableism, and more," Patterson says. "It is constant and has been going on for centuries."

How Can You Advocate For Yourself to Get Better Care?

Fat patients are often given subpar healthcare — "at best, leading to misdiagnosis, and at worst, causing their death," says Patterson. "As someone with a larger body, I often fear doctors will chop my experiences and health concerns down to something as minor as my body weight, even though there's little to no evidence that my body weight indicates my health."

Still, people need to see doctors. "Everyone — regardless of their size — need to find a healthcare provider to talk about their specific needs and engage in a shared decision-making process," Dr. Lindberg says. Start the conversation with your doctor by saying you want to talk about being sexually active. Ask questions like, "If I need emergency contraception, what would I use, and what is the timing on that, given my body size?" Dr. Lindberg says. The more info you have in advance, the easier it will be to access it when the time comes.

Patterson says advocating for yourself might look like bringing a friend or family member to doctor appointments, refusing to be weighed when asked to, and shutting down recommendations of weight loss and weight-loss surgery. They recommend "Don't Weigh Me" cards — you may have seen them trending on TikTok — which are an easy way to make it clear to your doctor that you'd like to leave your weight out of the conversation, especially as a variable in diagnosis. Ultimately, though, Dr. Lindberg says, "A provider that wants to focus on losing weight might not be the best fit for you. Advocate for yourself in the room and embrace your inherent sexuality."

Ultimately, Patterson says, "We need to have more conversations around discriminatory stipulations on medical devices and medications and urge the healthcare industry to develop inclusive options." Because the burden shouldn't only be on the patients themselves. It'll take much wider societal change to end fatphobia and ensure all people can get the inclusive healthcare they deserve.

OP:

And even if a woman is in the lower tier of normal weight, if she carries smidgen of fat in her thighs or butt, she's considered 'thicc'. It's like every woman needs to be underweight and curveless, like a young teenager, to be considered 'acceptable'. Just a common annoyance that's been on my mind lately.

Edit: All bodies are beautiful. I'm just frustrated that a 'normal' weight doesn't typically seem to be considered 'acceptable' for women in particular. And by 'normal', I mean BMI 'normal' not the more subjective, society 'normal'.

Has a woman moment

My uncle is 400 pounds and will get upset that a perfectly average sized woman is "a little chubby" and therefore unattractive to him. It's eyeroll-inducing.

Posts in r/BBW (full body post), sells her panties , needs a CPAP machine, has a few comments in /r/sexworkersonly .

I am fat now but as a teenager my parent constantly called me fat so I just gave up and have had weight issues my entire adult life. I recently saw a photo of fat teenage me and I wasn’t fat at all. I was a U.K. size 14 and I was so upset that my parents did that to me

Likes marvel and star wars, is a bong. Not many kek posts.

I only weigh 100lbs and I still get called fat when I wear short shorts. There's no winning, so just keep your chin up and don't let it bother you, Hun. <3

Is a virgin

Seconded. Also only 100 lbs. Been told I have "too much jiggle" in my thighs. Only 20 minutes after being turned away from donating blood for being underweight too. Winning just ain't a thing here.

LOOKS LIKE A FRICKING GOBLIN LMAO . Also is a teacher

Now, as a trans man on T for five years, I am actually obese, since I weigh 155 lbs and am still only 5" tall. But for some reason no one views me as even being overweight, much less obese.

"No one views me as even being overweight" holy cope.

Also women are past their expiration at 25 yet men are s*x gods into their 80s.

Divorced with a kid. Surprisingly doesn't post in /r/datingoverthirty

Analysis: lol

https://i.imgur.com/gallery/Rb4UgHc

Already cringe from the "le hot goth girl" part

>She didn't even get out of the car to talk to me. I was standing outside the sushi place, waiting for a text from her. I was there 15 minutes early, but she was sitting in her car, watching me to make sure I was who she thought I was. I never catfished her or anything. I sent just normal selfies I took of me. She said I looked better in photos and she was not interested in me anymore cause she feels like I was lying to her or shopping my pics or something. I didn't do anything wrong, but apparently I am too fat for her. I am not even that big. I am average size. I am 6'4" and 260lbs.

>This made me feel like absolute shit. I honestly had expected more from her, and for that I am a dumbass. I wish there was some way to tell who was going to turn out to be shallow or hateful. I cannot blame her for having personal standards, so I am not mad about her changing her mind. I am just... feeling like shit because I was not good enough again.

boo hoo why did you post this to imgur

>I used to be bigger and I have lost a lot of weight working out and dieting over the last year. I thought I was doing well, but I guess not.

Good for him unironically here though

>TLDR: Apparently I look better in pics that I do irl and that makes me a bad person or something. I don't fricking know.

dude

However he posted this 3 days ago so I don't think he's trying to lose weight that hard:

https://i.imgur.com/gallery/tNEWTpT

He generally posts pathetic shit like this too:

Cryposters

Total !moidmoment

A horrifying topic which many of us too morbidly curious have pondered. Well now we have answers to the question you never wish you had to ask! Featuring choice answers such as...

Using the kitchen table

An old fashioned frick stick

And getting the entire family to join in on the fun

Coming to terms with my internalised fatphobia

I'm a big girl in all the ways 5'9 and a UK 22/24 with a classic hourglass figure despite my belly. I get quite a bit of male attention sometimes good mostly not the type I like though. Historically, I've gone for more "conventionally attractive" guys who have either been athletic built or had more of a bear/rugby player build but still pretty muscular. None of my dating goals have anything to do with settling down right now so much focus is on enjoying myself and how I'm treated.

A few months ago I went on a few dates with an objectively plus size guy, date was really fun. He was very different from my usual Physically and in terms of other stuff (job, money, living situation etc). I feel really bad saying this but I wasn't physically attracted to anything but his face.

We went out one night and ended up in a club, people kept coming to me to ask if I was in a relationship with him whenever we were apart. It was such a strange experience. In the end we had to go back to mine because it was too late for him to get home, hadn't planned to do this and was still on the fence about getting physical but ended up messing around a bit (mostly him doing stuff to me). When he finally whipped it out, it was below average and too small for me to enjoy decided it was bed time. Next morning we woke up and I soberly saw his body in the daylight, I hate myself for the fact that I felt repulsed. I couldn't have been in more of a hurry to make him leave but didn't want to show it because I liked him as a person. Luckily he had to rush off as he had a long journey.

He turned out to be worse than the classic frick boys turning into a weirdo (being slutshamey) then ghosting right after. It made me think about all of those things I'd seen about fat men not liking fat women.

This has stuck in my head because it was so weird but also because I hate the realisation that I have so much internalised fat phobia as someone who calls themselves fat positive. I also can't stop thinking "is that what lovers think when they see me?"

I guess I wanted to get this off my chest in the hopes others have felt or experienced similar. It's turned into a bit of a ramble lol

A 400-pound naked black lady is acting crazy and decides to climb on top of a random person's Toyota Prius in traffic.

I'd like to see what the ad says when they go to sell that Prius.

"Nice car, low miles, never abused. One owner, small dent on the roof from some baggage". pic.twitter.com/f9Q6JRmXB7

— Shane 🇺🇸 (@shane7777ssss) June 9, 2023

!chuds

!foidmoment

“I'm probably the only restaurateur in the entire world who is unapologetically telling you that my food is bad for you, that it will kill you, and you should stay away from it,” said Basso.

He then revealed a clear plastic bag filled with a powder-like substance. “I'm here with the cremated remains of someone who died at my restaurant. He died of a heart-attack at my restaurant, and I'm putting the bag clearly on the table. I wish that Burger King, McDonalds, and everyone else would do the same thing.”

“John, wait… hold on one second,” sputtered a clearly shocked Liu. “This is getting a little grim. You're saying you have the actual cremated remains of someone who died at your restaurant?”

“Absolutely,” replied Basso, “because the entire fast-food industry is pretty grim.”

The Heart Attack Grill sells a burger called the Octuple Bypass, featuring 8 patties, 40 slices of bacon, a mound of cheese, and comes to 20,000 calories. They offer no diet sodas, all their milkshakes have tequila, and they sell unfiltered cigarettes on the menu next to the food.

If you weigh over 350 pounds then you can step up to the scale to be weighed, and you get to eat free.

The waitresses are dressed like slutty nurses and paddle you publicly if you don't finish your food.

Based informercial

I'm tired from work so you have to find the cope yourselves

Average White Tourist. Has anyone suggested a mobility scooter yet?

These comments are seriously so awful and I doubt any of you would be ashamed, let alone say this to a fat persons face, but you won't and you should be. Fat people are in fact, people, and instead of tearing them down, consider the circumstances you and them find yourselves. Why are seats so small to begin with? Why do airlines oversell their seats? Literally go to therapy to understand why you hate fat people so much and hope to whatever God you pray to that you never find yourself on the opposite end of this post. I hope all your toast is soggy, your efforts go unnoticed and unappreciated and your peepees continuously go limp mid thrust. Yall are seriously some exceptionally hateful people.

someone give me the odds this person has a bmi under 30

Jesus frick, y’all in the comments don’t even think fat people are human beings. It is possible to be pissed off about your own shitty experience without dehumanizing people.

On the flip side, just because you’re thin doesn’t mean you are nice to sit next to on a flight. As a big dude, I am consciously holding my legs and arms tucked in and out of your way the whole time, willfully holding a still as possible out of courtesy. I can’t count the times I’ve been seated next to a thin person who can’t sit still for two hours…. Please just chill out and stop fidgeting with your bag/phone/snack, jabbing me with your pointy elbows every time.

Can confirm. I recently sat next to a thin person and he manspread into my legroom the entire flight.

that's a lot of copium

Join me in taking a stand against effort posting.

Harmless fitness fad or slippery slope to an eating disorder? Here's what to know. | Analysis https://t.co/yIcvk4eqlv

— CNN (@CNN) June 10, 2023

Article:

https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/10/health/get-in-shape-summer-dangers-wellness/index.html-06-10T13:00:15

If your children say they want to start exercising or working out more this summer, don’t celebrate just yet.

I know most parents would be thrilled to see their teens taking the initiative to get off the couch, step away from electronic devices and move more. But it’s worth finding out why your child wants to exercise. Eating disorder experts warn that setting fitness goals could mean trouble for kids.

With the alarming increase in eating disorders and body dissatisfaction among children, parents need to know that even seemingly healthy behaviors can become problematic. While parents and guardians don’t need to panic right away, they should ask questions.

Responding first with curiosity “encourages communication and keeps the door open,” said Darpinian, who is also an eating disorder therapist in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The next question is why your teens want to pursue fitness. Understanding if their motivation is appearance-based or an internal goal will guide your response. When negative body image is the driving factor, it makes sense that parents might be tempted to encourage a teen’s plans to get in shape.

Contrary to the dominant messages in our culture, “intentional weight loss is not sustainable and is incredibly dangerous,” Darpinian said. By the time teens express wanting to change their bodies, it’s likely “there is already a history of body dissatisfaction” that needs to be taken seriously.

“If parents don’t feel they have the skills or tools to support their child’s body image, they can seek a consultation with a therapist who is weight neutral, HAES-aligned (Health at Every Size) or a certified eating disorder specialist,” Darpinian advised.

It never even began for burger kids

That might sound like an overreaction to many parents. But she’s learned over the course of her 23-year career treating eating disorders that “when we can catch something at the very first sign, it leads to the most favorable outcomes.”

If athletic goals are driving the desire to work out, parents still need to keep important safeguards in place. First, ensuring teens are adequately fueling their bodies will lower their eating disorder risk and improve their performance, said Sterling, a registered dietitian in Menlo Park, California, who specializes in both eating disorders and sports nutrition.

Today’s athletes who want to improve their split times for soccer tryouts aren’t casually going to the local high school track with a stopwatch. Instead, they’re likely working out with wearable biometric technology and studying reports in an app.

“Number-driven metrics disconnect athletes from their bodies’ wisdom” and can contribute to unhealthy levels of exercise and unrealistic competition with peers, Sterling warned.

Parents should ask children what their plans are for including rest days, which Sterling noted are often a forgotten part of training: “Rest days are important for reducing inflammation, helping with repair of muscles and recovery.”

Fitness trackers aren’t the only technology that could affect a child’s approach to exercise. With #fitspo influencers promising a “snatched” waist or six-pack abs — often combined with unsound diet advice — parents are right to keep an eye on a teen’s new fitness fixation. Social media is filled with images of idealized body types, and algorithms can take a kid from a fun dance cardio video to extreme dieting content in minutes.

Given the risks for teens making changes to exercise and diet, parents should act quickly if they notice their child is restricting food, losing weight or showing signs of fatigue, according to Aggarwal, who is an adolescent medicine physician in Northern California.

In addition to physical symptoms, changes in mood or relationships are also red flags that would warrant a conversation with your child — and a visit to the doctor.

Uh oh, my teenager's mood changed! Time to take him to the doctor!

If your teen is determined to pursue a new fitness regimen, Aggarwal suggested “looping in the child’s primary care physician from the start” so parents have additional support in monitoring the child’s physical and mental health.

Recognizing problematic exercise or dietary changes can be especially tough for parents because weight loss and thinness are so valued in our society. Although demonized in our culture, weight gain is essential during the teen years: “Adolescence is the second most important growth time in our lives,” Aggarwal noted. Parents who “normalize weight gain” and see their child’s well-being holistically can help promote truly healthy development in their teens.

“There is so much pressure on people in general but especially on teens with these narrow ideas of what it means to have a ‘good body,’” Aggarwal added. It’s why it’s essential for parents to pay attention. “If you see your young person becoming victim to these messages, you’re able to recognize it and support them.”

Many parents are more aware than ever of the negative impact of diet culture on teens. But eating disorder symptoms can be incredibly sneaky, as Darpinian has seen in her therapy practice more often in recent years.

Parents of patients regularly tell her, “I just thought they wanted to eat healthier and exercise more.” What might start out as a health and fitness kick can quickly become unhealthy without the awareness and support of family members.

Being informed about eating disorders helps protect kids. And just as important, parents can approach questions about bodies, food and exercise in a way that builds connection and trust. In a world that is always telling teens their bodies aren’t good enough, what young people need most is their parents’ unconditional love and acceptance — and the support to get professional help if needed.

Oona Hanson is a parent coach in private practice and a family mentor at Equip, an eating disorder treatment program. She specializes in supporting parents to raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their body.

I am seething so I guess CNN won today.

"If you don't finish your burgers I'm taking your FitBit away!"

"But Mom!!"

"No buts!"

pic.twitter.com/0blmnS8YyX

— Tired Meme Clown (@OldMemeClown) June 24, 2023

Lizzo is the ultimate girl's girl who is redefining modern-day beauty standards. She's blazing trails and uplifting her fans one sparkling bodysuit at a time -- so, why can't we all be as body confident as the superstar rapper?

In a brilliant interview, Lizzo rightly calls herself a "body icon" and celebrates the likes of Kim Kardashian for helping women embrace their bodies, no matter the shape, size or colour. The 'Juicy' songstress has us feeling inspired and we hope what she has to say does the same for you!

"It may not be one person's ideal body type just like, say, Kim Kardashian might not be someone's ideal, but she's a body icon and has created a modern-day beauty standard," the 34-year-old told PEOPLE.

'One day that will just be the standard'

"And what I'm doing is stepping into my confidence and my power to create my own beauty standard. And one day that will just be the standard," she added.

Lizzo's rise to fame hasn't come without its attacks from the haters. In a 2021 social media post, she slammed "fatphobic" trolls who publicly targeted her online because she doesn't "fit into the box" they "want to put us in."

In another post she pointed out the obvious, something her relentless haters simply can't come to terms with. "Bodies are not all designed to be slim with a six-pack."

And true to form, Lizzo gave fans advice with a healthy dose of sass."If you're feeling down on yourself today, just remember that your body is your body. Nobody got your body. So enjoy that b***h."

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Giving the keto diet another try. pic.twitter.com/cyB16oKUu2

— Eliezer Yudkowsky (@ESYudkowsky) November 12, 2022

>why isn't eating all these brownies and chocolate bars causing me to lose weight?

>Dieting must be a scam!

pic.twitter.com/28PAF818B4

— Fats posting Ls (@FatsPostingLs) August 8, 2022

You got to get into your assigned middle seat and see this, what do you do/say? pic.twitter.com/BZ3PcOPo6h

— E (@ElijahSchaffer) July 16, 2023

You got to get into your assigned middle seat and see this, what do you do/say?

It's a minor inconvenience for me. I take my seat and don't give it another thought.

She is keenly aware and likely embarrassed. She doesn't need me making it worse and because I was raised to be a decent human being I won't.

This is a great response. Putting this woman on blast is a bad move.

You are the man, Big John!

The inconvenience is anything but 'minor' lmfao. You really are 'big' John

Oh we will be getting real comfortable with each other on that plane ride, and it wouldn’t be bothering me, I could tell you that.

That I have been diagnosed with obesophobia, a rare anxiety disorder that prevents me from being within 20 feet of land whales and they must reassign my seat immediately or be sued for medical discrimination.

You seem nice

Thanks 😊

What I actually meant was - what a judgemental cow :)

She’s a person, not “this.” Just sit down and mind your own business, like you would on any other flight. I’ve been obese before, and trust me, she’s embarrassed enough as it is.

Airlines have rules for these sorts of things, if someone is trying to take up two seats they charge them for both. Either way, I’m not gonna be an butthole to a stranger online

Nah they don’t. Because I’ve been sat between two obese people before with their bodies pressed against me for hours lmao. Not fun. If she buys both seats then props to her

When their sweating gelatinxus bodies are pressing into you just think of how much you are challenging fatphobia. Sometimes thin allies need to take one for the team ✊

You are so terrible.

Maybe she should lose weight then

Past a certain BMI, you are closer to a beast than a human.

sit down ... where?

In the clearly visible seat beside her? Are you blind?

that's 60% of a seat

If you can’t fit in 60% of a seat you’re a fatass too and shouldn’t be complaining

You consider physical health a virtue but you brag about alcoholism induced malnutrition as a diet tip? Yeah, sounds like your body is the superior temple.

The LifeProTip they're referring to (Spoiler: it's a ShittyLifeProTip not a serious suggestion, fatties can't read)

The majority of men I see on the app are at such an unhealthy brain (stupid). When did Cognitive Function take such a low priority?

Hasn’t been my experience. App’s algorithm probably puts you into a pool of potential matches based on your own looks/success.