The truth about fat/overweight people 9 times out of ten Part One

Sick of listening to down right rude and abusive people on Youtube making comments on fat and overweight peoples pages when in some cases the topic denotes medication or illness that causes weight gain I decided to make my own video on the subject PART ONE.

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[gizzie121]

That doesn't look odd at all. That looks like perfectly normal weight gain. But at the same time, I agree that you don't look obese. You have a lovely belly dancer's shape.

I take it you're going to be on lithium for life, so embrace your size. Try belly dancing.

You are beautiful. Not in a patronising way. I think your shape is lovely.

[shoegalsho]

Hey there! Thanks for the compliment. I came off Lithium in February of this year. My under active Thyroid was keeping the levels too low and they couldn't put it up any further. I'm on Tegretol SR now and my weight is very, very slowly coming off. My mate does belly dancing and I would LOVE to try but I live in a country village and can't drive at the moment. But if a class came here I would be there in a sec!!!

[updownjunkie]

You're very brave! Great video. You're a very beautiful woman and those of us who have gained weight on meds salute you for doing this.

[shoegalsho]

Thanks I just felt the it was time the stigma was lifted against us! I know my contribution is small but if I've changed one persons mind about 'fat' people, then it's at least helped a little.

[1minigrem]

The sad conclusion i have come to is that some people need to prop up their shaky ego by being nasty to those whose difference is obvious. Racial, sex and disability discrimination is unacceptable, but fat people are constantly being attacked by drs and the media, tax fat, pay double for a seat, ban from NHS treatment to name a few 'debates', in the media, fat bating is endorsed, so out they pour from under their rocks to have a go.

[kissuoffstore]

What a inspirational video. I have just quit mirtazepine due to gaining 14lbs in 3 weeks on it. It was the mental distress, constantly craving sugar, I was eating sugar out of a bag in the middle of the night to get a fix, like a drug. I have suffered bullimia, and recovered pretty well from it and I felt my meds were triggering this condition all over again. Now I'm ill and I have nothing, GP wont give anything else. You look amazing, I hope I can be like you one day :) xxx

[Lollazizi]

I think your video is very inspirational and you are so brave and such a lovely person, intelligent and very personable. I am in my 40's, wife, mother, 'normal' and I think you are a lovely person, inside and outside and am so glad that you made this video which shows the haters and mean spirited people that post obscene comments that they are insignificant because of inspirational people like you. Bravo. :) xx

[shoegalsho2]

@Passengertrains4ever  I'm glad xxx

[shoegalsho2]

@tomlennon1000 It doesn't effect your eating habits. It slows your metabolism RIGHT DOWN. It also attacked my thyroid.

[tomlennon1000]

i think ur really gorgeous. il be starting lithium treatment soon for my illness and im worried about puttin on weight. i used to be ripped and muscly cos i was training for a powerlifting competition nad was traiaing to b the best in wales for my age and weight class. since i taken anti depressants and anti anxietys ive put on a stone n a half and my trainings gon down hill. just wanna ask how lithium affacts ur eating habits. u r gorgeous by the way and dont look overweight at all x

[miamigurl123]

@miamigurl123

That being said, I do understand what you mean when people make harsh judgments about those who are overweight. Even I have gotten nasty comments, and I was only 5 lbs overweight at my heaviest. However, MOST, though not all, can lose weight with a lifestyle change. It's about taking charge of your life and your attitude and making a change.

Of course, you're an exception to the rule, and some others fall under the same category. It's just not as prevalent as you make it seem.

[miamigurl123]

Okay, let's be real here. The number one reason why most obese people are obese is because they are inactive and didn't take note of what they were consuming. 9 times out of ten it is NOT from medication.

Granted, a good number of medications do cause weight gain, and even having hypothyroidism can cause it, as well, but it really counts for a small number in the population as a whole.

[Passengertrains4ever]

Thank-you for making this video. I've been taking various medications for anxiety and severe depression and, over time, my weight ballooned. Even with exercise, the weight loss was miniscule. I began to accept myself though--even joked that there was simply more of me to love. But the ridicule and scorn that others hurl towards people with extra pounds make my depression worse. Self esteem? Dead! Yet today, because of your video, my spirit feels lifted. You're an Angel; thanks so much!

[1THETRUTH10]

You look good girl :)

I am on an anti psychotic, and it really piled on the pounds for me! If I had been told this I may not have taken it!

Because I was depressed and anxious,and weight gain has made that worse! I was always at normal weight prior to this!

Great vid :)