Chapter
The Reality of Weight Loss and Privilege
44:49 - 51:31 (06:42)
The desire for affirmation, support, and privilege are often drivers for weight loss, rather than solely for health reasons. However, it's important to recognize that distancing ourselves from those who haven't lost weight or shaming them isn't the solution.
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The speaker discusses how individuals who are actively engaged in weight loss often treat fat people differently and worse and how people distance themselves from others who are their old size.
44:49 - 48:48 (03:59)
Summary
The speaker discusses how individuals who are actively engaged in weight loss often treat fat people differently and worse and how people distance themselves from others who are their old size.
ChapterThe Reality of Weight Loss and Privilege
EpisodeAnti-Fat Bias
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The conversation around protecting your peace of mind and the strategy for political change must be separated to truly understand them, as sometimes they align and sometimes they don't.
48:48 - 51:31 (02:43)
Summary
The conversation around protecting your peace of mind and the strategy for political change must be separated to truly understand them, as sometimes they align and sometimes they don't. The affirmation, support, and privilege that comes with losing weight is often what draws people to weight loss, rather than purely health reasons.