Are Fat People Discriminated Against?

[dllong]

Originally Posted by ForeverBlessed

well, of course it shouldn't be, but we all know that it happens in companies.

Well I "know" it doesn't happen in mine and I have no sympathy for the company that does! Being "older" is not something a person can control. It is actually a wonderful part of life and should never be used to preclude someone from employment.

Obesity (over eating) and drug use, including tobacco and alcohol, is a controllable behavior.

Bro. Dave

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by "GL"

We had dieted before, only to regain it and then some.

We made a decision to change our lifestyle.

We finally made the decision to try a low carb way of eating. We purchased a few books and decided to begin the Atkins program.

I knew quite a few shocked when the Youth President in Michigan died while playing basketball with the youth. He had dropped 150 pounds but had clogged his arteries at the same time.

["GL"]

Originally Posted by ForeverBlessed

....Overeating is the same as any other addiction.. and it is a very strong one. I have vowed to eat healthier...but you would not believe the struggle...especially in emotional times.

This is so true...

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

It was all over the news not too long ago that Tyra Banks did a show where she put on a 'fat suit' and went out into public situations, including dating men, as a very obese person to see what it felt like.

From what I understand, she was heartbroken over the way she was treated.

And relieved to no end when she slithered out of that fat body suit and back in to her well....you all get the picture. And if you don't Tyra Banks is a total babe...and she ain't a skinny pole either.

[ForeverBlessed]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

It was all over the news not too long ago that Tyra Banks did a show where she put on a 'fat suit' and went out into public situations, including dating men, as a very obese person to see what it felt like.

From what I understand, she was heartbroken over the way she was treated.

I was thin and fairly nice looking in my teens and early twenties... second time single was something I had to get used to.

I understand her saying she was heartbroken over the way she was treated... I haven't been treated rudely... in fact, have lots of male friends, but came face to face with the fact that I just totally lost what it took to "attract" a man. At least in Pentecost.. too many women today.. lol

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by ForeverBlessed

I was thin and fairly nice looking in my teens and early twenties... second time single was something I had to get used to.

I understand her saying she was heartbroken over the way she was treated... I haven't been treated rudely... in fact, have lots of male friends, but came face to face with the fact that I just totally lost what it took to "attract" a man. At least in Pentecost.. too many women today.. lol

I think there's not enough and if you are a guy and broke, you are out of luck too.

[ForeverBlessed]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

I think there's not enough and if you are a guy and broke, you are out of luck too.

well, have you ever been on the Apostolic single sites? check it out sometime.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by ForeverBlessed

well, have you ever been on the Apostolic single sites? check it out sometime.

No, I haven't. Still, women are just as picky in Pentecost

[Margies3]

Originally Posted by dllong

That's what I call, "Good Business Sense". Why would I invest in a company that hires Mud Hens to show off their product? There are some jobs that require an attractive person and some that do not.

I just say, GET OVER IT, IT'S A FACT OF LIFE! When I am approached in a store by a fat/obese sales person trying to sell me a fantastic weight loss product would I be convinced? Well actually, I would be offended, as I am not over weight, but you get my point?

;-)

Bro. Dave

Hey!!! Bite your tongue!!!! Jamie Farr's gonna be down your throat any minute now!

[dllong]

Originally Posted by ForeverBlessed

I will never speak against someone smoking... they struggle against something that they picked up as a habit and struggle to get rid of. (not all, but many)

Overeating is the same as any other addiction.. and it is a very strong one. I have vowed to eat healthier...but you would not believe the struggle...especially in emotional times.

I would never speak "against" an individual that smoked or was over weight as that would be presumptuous and rude. I speak in generalities as I face them in the business world. Still, I have no sympathy for anyone that indulges in such as they may have "picked it up", but they made it a habit continuing the practice. It's a all a matter of choice, then it becomes a struggle in which many dear people loose the battle over.

My mother was one that worshiped the cigarette all her life until it finally put her in the grave at an early age. She was only 69. To the very end she declared, I smoked because I chose to and this is what I deserve. All of her children, excluding me, used tobacco at that time. To the best of my knowledge all four of my younger siblings quit using tobacco shortly after her funeral. They made a "choice", not to willingly kill themselves.

Over eating has the same consequence over time; just as under eating can also harm our bodies.

We need to have the mindset that our bodies are a temple, a gift, given to us by our G_d and should be treated as such. We should never willingly do anything that would cause us harm.


Bro. Dave