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Contrary to the title, Happy Fat isn't just for fat people to enjoy. Are you appalled that I used the term 'fat people' so carelessly? Does it sound insensitive? I was sailing in the same boat as yours, associating 'fat' with negativity until Hagen splashed water on my face. From being thin my entire life to putting on weight in the last couple of years, I have had first-hand experience of the treatment that fat people receive and the scrutiny that they are subjected to. An entire person's worth is ultimately brought done to their weight. In a room full of people, they're either compared to a mountain or are merely invisible. Schools, University, workplace, gym, pubs and literally every place becomes hazardous leaving the fat people mentally scarred. When restaurants are designed or planes are built, they forget that not every person is necessarily thin. So why are there chairs without an armrest or why are the plane seats decreasing in size? Until I read Happy Fat, I had a slightly unhealthy relationship with my body, hating it one day and loving it the other. Now that I've kicked out hate, I'd urge you to do the same. And Hagen will walk with you while you do so.
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I laughed like never before while reading Hagen's book which should come as no surprise because of her profession (standup comedian). She debunks the myths around dieting, weight-loss surgery and health in general. Something as simple as shopping or flying can cause anxiety issues when fat people realise that nothing fits them. The world is so hell-bent on creating perfect humans that apart from the conventional thinness, everything else is deemed to be wrong. It takes years of unlearning to make peace with one's body and it takes immense conscious effort to accept oneself without any inhibitions. When I read about how doctors refuse to touch fat patients, it broke my heart. How can one be in such a profession and be so ruthless? If you have a fat friend, do some learning about how to make them feel comfortable or at least not to ridicule them both consciously or unconsciously.
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Fat people aren't born insecure but are made one by the society. It is truly such a shameful act to ridicule people based purely on their physical appearances. Throughout my journey with this book, I kept exclaiming how true every chapter was. It felt like someone picked my glasses and wiped the smudges away, making me see the colours for the first time in a very long time. Happy Fat isn't a self-help book but it does help fat people immensely in telling them their struggles aren't theirs alone. In a world full of ridiculous beauty standards, there are people who are unconventionally beautiful. The ones who do not fall into the trap of perfection. If you're going to read this, go in with an open mindset because Hagen will introduce you to a completely different world full of surprises. I highly recommend this.
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Rating : 5/5.
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Contrary to the title, Happy Fat isn't just for fat people to enjoy. Are you appalled that I used the term 'fat people' so carelessly? Does it sound insensitive? I was sailing in the same boat as yours, associating 'fat' with negativity until Hagen splashed water on my face. From being thin my entire life to putting on weight in the last couple of years, I have had first-hand experience of the treatment that fat people receive and the scrutiny that they are subjected to. An entire person's worth is ultimately brought done to their weight. In a room full of people, they're either compared to a mountain or are merely invisible. Schools, University, workplace, gym, pubs and literally every place becomes hazardous leaving the fat people mentally scarred. When restaurants are designed or planes are built, they forget that not every person is necessarily thin. So why are there chairs without an armrest or why are the plane seats decreasing in size? Until I read Happy Fat, I had a slightly unhealthy relationship with my body, hating it one day and loving it the other. Now that I've kicked out hate, I'd urge you to do the same. And Hagen will walk with you while you do so.
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I laughed like never before while reading Hagen's book which should come as no surprise because of her profession (standup comedian). She debunks the myths around dieting, weight-loss surgery and health in general. Something as simple as shopping or flying can cause anxiety issues when fat people realise that nothing fits them. The world is so hell-bent on creating perfect humans that apart from the conventional thinness, everything else is deemed to be wrong. It takes years of unlearning to make peace with one's body and it takes immense conscious effort to accept oneself without any inhibitions. When I read about how doctors refuse to touch fat patients, it broke my heart. How can one be in such a profession and be so ruthless? If you have a fat friend, do some learning about how to make them feel comfortable or at least not to ridicule them both consciously or unconsciously.
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Fat people aren't born insecure but are made one by the society. It is truly such a shameful act to ridicule people based purely on their physical appearances. Throughout my journey with this book, I kept exclaiming how true every chapter was. It felt like someone picked my glasses and wiped the smudges away, making me see the colours for the first time in a very long time. Happy Fat isn't a self-help book but it does help fat people immensely in telling them their struggles aren't theirs alone. In a world full of ridiculous beauty standards, there are people who are unconventionally beautiful. The ones who do not fall into the trap of perfection. If you're going to read this, go in with an open mindset because Hagen will introduce you to a completely different world full of surprises. I highly recommend this.
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Rating : 5/5.