sarcasm is what sociologists like to call "anger insteads" and do not serve as healthy communication methods. so while we "fat" people might not be as physically healthy as the twigs out there, at least we have better communication methods. for all you people who say overweight people are "fat wads," congratulations, you proved my point for me!

Alright people, time to throw my two sense in. First of all, as an overweight person, I can say that it is really REALLY hard to lose weight. For me, gaining it was easy. I grew up raised by my dad, who, consequently was raised on a farm. He ate and ate and ate and it didn't bother him because he worked from sun up to sun down, whereas I didn't, and he didn't anymore, so we were both overweight. Eight years ago (freshman year of high school), I knew I needed to do something about eating healthier. Since then, I've been on Weight Watchers, Atkins, South Beach, Jenny Craig, etc. I've taken diet pills, tried extreme diets, hell, I even tried just plain not eating to see if that would work. Right now, I walk six miles a day. SIX. I run two to three times a week, I take dance lessons too. I've been a vegetarian for a year and a half, I don't eat fried food, greasy food, anything with oil, nothing. I'm lactose intolerant and I haven't eaten ice cream in a good year. I literally track every single calorie that goes into my body, and every minute I spend exercising to make sure I get enough, and guess what? I'm STILL overweight. And for everyone who says it's unhealthy, guess what? I get sick once a year. I get a cold every september. My blood pressure is well in the normal range, as is my cholesterol. I also have very good blood sugar levels. Now, there's nothing to say that I won't become more unhealthy as I get older because of my weight, but please, someone tell me, is anything I'm doing wrong? No. I eat healthier than anyone I know, especially my skinny friends who take their awesome metabolisms for granted. They sit in front of me and stuff their faces with shit deep fried and covered in cheese, and you know what? I'm happy to sit there and eat my grilled veggie pita, even if I am heavier than them, because, in the end, I AM taking care of myself. And one last comment before I go, why should only fat people have to find someone who "appreciates them for who they are"? Isn't that the generic point of dating? To find someone who appreciates you? You don't get extra bonus points because you're dating a fat person. You should like your mate for who they are regardless of what they look like on the outside, even if they're skinny. I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but seriously, I don't care. I know I have a thyroid problem and if you people are going to judge my character and think I'm lazy and have no self control because I'm overweight, then screw you. I'd like to see you try and put all the effort into your health like I do. It's especially hard when I put in hours a day calculating and tracking and making sure and people like you still assume that I'm lazy. Whateves. I'm out!

Well, then... perhaps it's time to focus on losing your fat through exercise and healthy eating, more than dying your hair? ...Just a suggestion. PS if it makes you feel any better, guys would like an in-shape girl with her hair, more than a fatter girl with highlights! JUST SAYING. (the high school track is.. THAT WAY. and you have all spring break to work out and run! enjoy!) =) ================= The fact that you're dating a jerk like that for a boyfriend just proves he's right! So DUMP HIM, get your weight down, and date a BETTER GUY in the future!

#12: you're awesome(:

& i love #74

Well it's not like he TOLD you to go on a diet ... he just misheard.

That's jacked up. I would have done what number one said. Seriously... when a girl tells a guy she's going on a diet, he should say something about loving you no matter what you look like, because a guy that really loves you, will love you no matter what you look like. Not suggest weight lose of 40-50 lbs.

#74, I thought fat people were better communicators. It's "cents," not "sense." Or maybe you were being sarcastic or something.

He seems like a GREAT boyfriend. Pointing out your hair first, then giving you suggestions for weight loss.

well maybe you shouldnt be so damn fat