In our society today it seems like the worst thing we can possibly be is fat. So much shame and taunting stems out of carrying extra weight on your body. It's amazing the assumptions people have about heavy people. There so many that are so wrong and it's time we try and dispel them. Being a fat person myself, I've heard them all and they're super annoying.What I want you to understand is I'm fat but I'm not...
1. Lazy.
I. work. my. ass. off. Fat people are bright, educated, ambitious people. We don't just sit in front of televisions stuffing our faces with Fritos all hours of the day. Our weight does not determine how much hussle we have.
2. Inactive.
Apparently having extra weight makes us inactive. People's eyes widen when I tell them I've danced since I was 3-years-old and played softball for many years. Can a high weight contribute to not being as active as someone of a smaller stature? Sure. Does it always? No.
3. Depressed.
Society tells us the worst thing to be is fat. So it seems to make sense if you are fat, you must be super upset about it. But I'm not, and neither are many other individuals. Why would I waste my time wallowing in sorrows about my weight when I can be enjoying life?
4. Always Hungry.
It's really rude to assume just because we're fat, that means we're absolutely in love with food. I've had many people assume all I want to do is eat and be shocked when I suggest something else like bowling or a movie. Society makes you think the only way to become overweight is by being glutenous with food, but multiple health conditions and genetic predispositions can cause someone to gain weight.
5. Dirty.
People assume that because I'm fat, I don't shower. I'm really not sure where this comes from? Maybe the countless shows on TLC about people so morbidly obese they cannot wash their back rolls alone? Well the majority of us can wash our bodies just fine and we do daily, so please stop assuming I smell bad. I actually smell quite nice and I dare you to hug me to prove it.
8. Lonely.
I have great friends in my life. They don't care what size I am as long as I'm happy. You know what else I have in my life? Suitors. Dates. Men. Whatever you want to call it, they are here. I've been held the same way by a man as the skinniest of women has before. I've been in relationships and gone on many dates. Don't assume I'm lonely, because I'm not. Weight does not dictate if people come into my life.
7. Unattractive.
GIRL, I AM A BEAUTIFUL SPARKLING UNICORN AMONG A FIELD FULL OF HORSES. Look at this face, tell me I'm not cute. Sure my stomach is pudgy and my thighs giggle but that does not take away from what makes me beautiful.
8. Lacking Confidence.
See #7...Seriously. Confidence does not come about by external beauty. Confidence comes from feeling good about all aspects of yourself. I have a great personality, a hardy laugh, a knack for public speaking, and a charm that gets me places. If you think my confidence is housed in my weight, you need to readjust your ideas.
9. A Cheap Laugh.
Media uses fat people for cheap laughs. This causes society to assume fat people are supposed to be the funny person in a group. Sure, I'm a big personality and have no shame, but that doesn't mean I'm here for your entertainment. I'm a person, not an object of comedy.
10. Phased by Society's Standards.
See the thing is, I control my life. I'll do what I want, even if society thinks fat people can't do it. All I have to say is, just watch me.
