Comments on: Overweight job hunters ‘lose out’

By: obesity causes

obesity causes — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:15:58 +0000

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By: TeriM

TeriM — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:05:48 +0000

I recently went thru several interviews only be told I was “overqualified”. These positions met my experience and background nearly 100%. To say that it was because I was/am overqualified is hogwash! I am a size 12-14. I am 5′3″ and approx 180lbs. Yes, this is overweight…or ‘fat’ as many of you will say but does that not mean I don’t have a mind??! Absolutely not! Yes, I need to lose the weight. I have been a yo-yo dieter all of my life and have gotten as low as 125lbs but it never fails, the weight inevitably creeps back on and in no time I’m back to a size 10 or more & 160lbs or more. It’s pathetic and I’m ashamed! But the bottom line is my metabolism is not of a thin woman and I am ALWAYS combating the weight…always! You who never have to deal with it are blessed and have NO idea what it’s like. It’s a curse & I hate it!!! Most of my life has been spent on dieting gimmicks and exercise routines that provide results for about 3 months and then it’s back to gradual gains. ugh!! Anyhow…I don’t expect pity or lectures of how I should/could get rid of the weight as I KNOW how to do it. I do! It’s a matter of keeping up with 2 to 3 hour workouts daily to maintain an average weight. Not a tiny weight but a ‘limited’ weight loss. You of those that lose it easily are so lucky you have NO idea! I wish I could lose it and keep it off!!! OMG!!! Anyhow…my only wish/hope is that others will see my true potential and hire me for what I CAN offer. I’m a true find if you allow yourself to get past a size 12 form.

~Lost in a Number

By: nic

nic — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:48:48 +0000

of course its discrimination- every bit as much those who see black people as lazy workers with a sense of entitlement.
first time doctor saw me asked why i hadn’t been in to see for 4 yrs- no insurance? i got the strong impression for him, fat =poor. not “i just had no reason to” didn’t come to his mind.
also, fat people do it too, to other fat people.

now are we talking obese or fat- there seems to be a whole hell of a lot of melding between the two