Social Stigmatization
The social stigma of being obese can be bring negative and hurtful judgments from the people around you. Making positive, healthy lifestyle changes can be challenging when dealing with extra stress from societal stereotypes.
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News Anchor: How Dare You Call Me a Bad Role Model Because I’m Fat!
I know what it’s like to go on air and have people focus on everything except the health message I am usually delivering. I will often get positive comments like: Loved your outfit Love your new hairstyle Where can I get that gorgeous necklace? I also get many negative comments: You’ve got to get more sleep –…
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