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Chapter Zero:
"Introductions Are in Order."
Yes. In my magical world, there is such a thing as “Chapter Zero.”
Join me, if you will, on this journey I am calling THIN (Inside).
By the way, in case anyone is wondering, we have reached the
point in which the twenty-first century is well on its way. I have
chosen to begin this book with these words because I stand in
amazement as to how we continue, as a society, to view and
deal with the issue of weight.
Theoretically, we have been made to believe that throughout
history, people are supposed to continuously get better and
smarter; and yet, society continues to feel compelled to pursue
this insatiable quest for the perfect body, the perfect abs, the
perfect buns, and the overall illusion of the perfect look—
whatever that may be today. And believe me, that illusion
changes all of the time—just take a look at your parents’ high
school yearbook if you don’t believe me.
We live in a society where the infomercial and “reality” weight-
loss programs rule, the exercise machines and gym memberships
sell, and books about diets and weight loss programs abound—
many of them turning out to be best sellers!
To me, it seems that in the quest for physical success, we have
forgotten to attempt to understand the life, thoughts, emotions,
and challenges faced by the so-called “weight-challenged”
individuals on a daily basis.
Weight-challenged is the politically correct word for what the
average person refers to as fat. Don’t get me wrong; I’m not
necessarily happy being fat, even though some people may very
well be. And as long as there are no health problems (or risks)
involved for that individual, I say there is nothing wrong with
being, do I dare say it, chunky.
But for others, as well as for me, being fat is simply a reality that
is very tough to change—a reality that chips away at our self-
esteem and a reality that I am sure will excite the many doctors,
psychologists, and so-called “experts” awaiting my phone call for
a full analysis and weight loss program.
Well, guess what? I don’t need fixing.
I need time, acceptance, and an understanding environment that
allows for proper education of food, exercise, and the emotional
reasons behind how we view both.
Unfortunately, we live in the real world, and thus I am forced to
write this book (handbook, really) so that we, as a society, can all
understand fat people: where we are at, where we are heading,
and most importantly, what our main obstacles are. I hope you
enjoy…
THIN (Inside)
A Handbook for the Understanding of Weight-Challenged
Individuals.
On a side note, please understand that all of the comments
mentioned in this book are just my own personal opinions. I am
not a doctor, psychologist, or health expert (nor do I pretend to
be one.) I am just an average person who speaks of his own
experiences as one who is also weight-challenged.
"Introductions Are in Order."
Yes. In my magical world, there is such a thing as “Chapter Zero.”
Join me, if you will, on this journey I am calling THIN (Inside).
By the way, in case anyone is wondering, we have reached the
point in which the twenty-first century is well on its way. I have
chosen to begin this book with these words because I stand in
amazement as to how we continue, as a society, to view and
deal with the issue of weight.
Theoretically, we have been made to believe that throughout
history, people are supposed to continuously get better and
smarter; and yet, society continues to feel compelled to pursue
this insatiable quest for the perfect body, the perfect abs, the
perfect buns, and the overall illusion of the perfect look—
whatever that may be today. And believe me, that illusion
changes all of the time—just take a look at your parents’ high
school yearbook if you don’t believe me.
We live in a society where the infomercial and “reality” weight-
loss programs rule, the exercise machines and gym memberships
sell, and books about diets and weight loss programs abound—
many of them turning out to be best sellers!
To me, it seems that in the quest for physical success, we have
forgotten to attempt to understand the life, thoughts, emotions,
and challenges faced by the so-called “weight-challenged”
individuals on a daily basis.
Weight-challenged is the politically correct word for what the
average person refers to as fat. Don’t get me wrong; I’m not
necessarily happy being fat, even though some people may very
well be. And as long as there are no health problems (or risks)
involved for that individual, I say there is nothing wrong with
being, do I dare say it, chunky.
But for others, as well as for me, being fat is simply a reality that
is very tough to change—a reality that chips away at our self-
esteem and a reality that I am sure will excite the many doctors,
psychologists, and so-called “experts” awaiting my phone call for
a full analysis and weight loss program.
Well, guess what? I don’t need fixing.
I need time, acceptance, and an understanding environment that
allows for proper education of food, exercise, and the emotional
reasons behind how we view both.
Unfortunately, we live in the real world, and thus I am forced to
write this book (handbook, really) so that we, as a society, can all
understand fat people: where we are at, where we are heading,
and most importantly, what our main obstacles are. I hope you
enjoy…
THIN (Inside)
A Handbook for the Understanding of Weight-Challenged
Individuals.
On a side note, please understand that all of the comments
mentioned in this book are just my own personal opinions. I am
not a doctor, psychologist, or health expert (nor do I pretend to
be one.) I am just an average person who speaks of his own
experiences as one who is also weight-challenged.
| THIN (Inside): A Handbook for the Understanding of Weight-Challenged Individuals. |
| Excerpt: Chapter Zero |
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