21 Things All Overweight People Wish You Realized

Being heavy does not necessarily mean a person is unhealthy.

In fact, some of us who are considered overweight are healthier than other slender people.

Not everyone who is overweight hates their body.

Which means that YES, you can be overweight and confident at the same time.

Chances are, we know we're on the heavy side. There's no need to bring it to our attention.

You don't need to act as a food coach whenever we eat together.

Some people are overweight for reasons beyond their control.

This means that poor lifestyle choices and diet are NOT always the cause.

Our clothes cost more.

Just because we're overweight does not mean that we can't do certain activities.

No matter what we do, we'll always be judged based on what we're eating.

Every doctor's appointment ends up being about our weight, even if we have the flu.

The term plus size is ridiculous.

Because after all, these models aren't "plus sized" at all.

We really don't need to hear stories about your fat uncle and how he has diabetes and heart failure and high cholesterol...

Just because we're overweight does not mean that we can't live wonderful, fulfilling lives.

And yes, there are plenty of people who find us attractive!

So next time you feel like criticizing someone who is overweight, remember that your perceptions may be completely inaccurate.

Because after all, not all overweight people are lazy, undetermined couch potatoes.

And we're not trying to promote an "unhealthy" lifestyle.

So here's to accepting yourself and living a happy , fulfilling life on your own terms!