Research increasingly demonstrates that fat peoples’ experiences with weight stigma and our internalization of anti-fat stereotypes worsen our health on all fronts, from the functioning of our brains to the very blood in our veins. Contrary to popular belief, the constant stream of cruel and judgmental comments and tactics aimed at fat people cannot be simply brushed off, nor are they without repercussions—even when they’re cloaked in a concern for our health.
