3. “Stop saying you’re fat, you’re beautiful.” Fat is not a synonym for “ugly” or “unattractive.” So if a person is feeling bigger than usual, or if they’ve gained a couple of pounds, saying something like this will only reinforce the idea that being fat is not beautiful. 4. ”Do you really want to eat that much?” This is just beyond rude. But the most ridiculous part is that people feel that they’re being helpful and considerate when they say this. Well, newsflash: It’s not. If a girl wants to eat a big portion of food, it’s because she’s hungry, so get over it. No one should have to starve themselves thin in order to impress others.. 5. “Are you having some health issues?” Unless someone actually tells you that they have a medical condition, don’t assume that they have one because of their size. I mean, there are actually plus-sized people who happen to be much healthier than a lot of skinny people. So don’t assume that their weight is just some unfortunate side effect of a medical issue. 6. “Did you lose some weight? You look SO much better!” This is like saying: “Hey! You looked so much uglier when you were fat. You should stay thin.” And this, in my opinion, is just beyond offensive. Even if the person means well and they’re trying to praise someone for their progress, it’s insulting to say that someone used to be unattractive or undesirable, all because of their size. 7. “I don’t think that this (insert any clothing item here) was made for your body type.” It’s so unfortunate that most clothing stores mainly cater to people who are very thin. But the good news is, plus-sized fashion bloggers are starting to prove that they can break fashion rules and still look fabulous. 8. ”Are you sure you can handle (insert any exercise/sports activity here)?” Fat girls can be active. And they are perfectly capable of doing the same activities that thin girls can do, unlike what most people are led to believe. 9. “How did you get so fat?!” There is absolutely nothing wrong with gaining a bit of weight, so it really irks me when I see people overreact over their loved ones gaining a bit of wait. After all, it’s just a couple of extra pounds. It’s not like the person suddenly morphed into a huge dinosaur. 10. “You’re a good person, but your weight is actually a big turnoff.” Okay, first of all, people are not defined by their weight. When you say something like this, you’re basically telling them that they are undesirable because of their weight. And adding that they’re a good person does absolutely nothing to soften the blow, because you’re also saying that you value their looks more than their personality. 11. “Do I look fat?” It’s the first question that most people ask when they try on something new, because “Do I look fat?” has become the new “Do I look bad?” And then usually, the person they’re asking would respond by saying something like “No, you look good.” It’s sad really, because the word “fat” continues to be used as an insult when it’s really not. Article courtesy of The Body is Not An Apology Follow Nakeisha Campbell Instagram and Twitter
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