So, what does all of this mean? Well, I'm not sure. Pleasantly plump is considered bad, although it's pleasant. Fat and P.H.A.T. are not the same, but can be the same person. Marilyn was too heavy, yet remains idolized forty years after her death. Airlines offer free liquor with seat belt extenders. Heavy is as heavy does. Ok, I just wanted to see if you were still paying attention.
Actually, what I'm trying to say here is that no matter what term others use to describe you, what really matters is that you know who you are, and how to describe yourself. You may be fat. But you might also be resourceful, intelligent, and witty. You might be morbidly obese, but you might also be a natural comedian with great hair. You might be heavy and be sexy. And believe me, honey, that is not an oxymoron.
What matters is not what others think, or how you are classified and identified, unless you, yourself, buy into the hype and the label. I don't. I am obese, and I am sexy. I am intelligent and I am fat. I am playful and I use a seat belt extender. And, hey, in my defense, I have a great sense of humor and a good personality.
Be who you are, and not what others think you are, in this is the key to your own sense of self worth, identity and ideal. Good luck! (If this article inspires you to throw out all of your chocolate chip cookies, please mail them to me.)
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