Thursday, August 2, 2018

Why More of the Body Shaming?

I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with the opinion shared in this piece.  

I also note that I am not saying that working hard and exercising or diet are not large contributors or that it's easy. The main point is that it isn't easy. That it's not simple and it's a big thing, medical conditions or not and that each has their own journey. This is not a medical condition vs non medical conditions. 

Today I saw a post on a social media site were by friend who by societal and health standards today, are considered overweight. Now I’d like to note that they have medical issues that no one really is aware of. Having medical conditions is just one of the many large factors for weight gain. 

I’m proud of them for losing the weight as others have commented but that they have taken the time to do what is right for them and research and get the help they needed personally to reach their own personal goals to be healthy for their own body. What bothers me is those that assume to know what someone has gone through (and I admit that I am only human and am no different unless someone tells me or posts it to tell the world. I've done it. ).