Fat Slob?

I was surfing through some before and after pictures here on the site, just because as a pre op it gives me some sort of inspiration. I came across a couple of pictures where the before picture quotes where labeled “FAT SLOB" “UGLY" “YUCK" and so on it kind of made me upset. There is nothing wonderful about being “morbid obese" it’s low self-esteem, and unhealthy but I think it’s mean type that about yourself. I guess maybe because I’m not there yet where I can look back and shutter or something. 
But I still think I’m beautiful even if I’m 250lbs
I’m still going to be who I am. I’m just going to be a healthier and newer model of what I was but I know that my boyfriend, my family still think/thought I was beautiful regardless of how much I weigh. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I think people are selling them selves short when they type that. Some people are happy being plus size and they are still beautiful and healthy not fat slobs. Anyone agree/disagree?  Not the best picture but a real plus size woman in a bikini that I think looks "ok"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/illuminaut/830459664/

I'm a firm believer in positivity myself.

I  can't believe that someone who was once overweight cannot see that they are insulting to those who still are. I agree with you, it's mean and it shouldn't be allowed by the OH staff.  They have control over what is posted on the before/after pictures.

I agree with you, but I for one have thought I was a FS many many many many times.  I've been discusted with myself and still am quite often.  I guess the only difference is I didn't post it.  I do however make fun of my fat ass quite often with friends.  so I guess I"m guilty of doing the same.  as for the girl in the bikini.  I"m not sure its that she looks good as much as having the confidence in herself.  good for her.  Who, at that wait, who is reading this would have worn a bikini?  just curious.  I would not have.

If I was the girl in that picture..I would have ....maybe not that bikini. Maybe something with alittle better coverage down bottom.

There were times I didn't like my body, but never enough to call myself rude demeaning names.

Hmmmm- I still don't like things about my body so you will hear things like "bat-wings" from me. It is what it is.

My MIL in the early stages of ahlzheimers wrote all over her family photos "fat" "gross" or just cut herself out of the photo. What a waste. She couldn't see that they were memories not a comment about her weight history.

Me in a 2 piece bathing suit- not since high school. Sorry, I go for as much cover up as I can get.  No one needs to see my pearly white cottage cheesey middle.

Ok......so I TOTALLY understand where you are coming from and what you are saying.  But, I must admit, that I have called myself some of those names.  Maybe not on this board or to a huge group of people, but to my family...yup....I've said it!  Guess it comes from years of low self-esteem and never having that "model" body!  And, yes, I know, in some cultures, the fuller figure women are reveered........but not here in the USA.      Honestly, to this day, after losing 140 pounds, I still don't like my body (Sorry...just being honest here) and I don't call myself names  to other people, but when I look in the mirror, I don't care for what I see........but that's just me!  I KNOW I have self-esteem issues and I don't want to start an argument or anything......so, please just take this as another point of view, ok?   (Yeah, I know........I keep saying I need to get some counseling for this............someday..........if things ever slow down!!!!!!!)

As for the woman in the bikini!  More power to her!  I can't see myself ever wearing one unless I am able to get plastic surgery and look like that woman that Mamag linked to the other day!  haha  BUT.........that's just me!  I don't even like gettin neked in front of DH!  haha!

that is great that you are confident and secure.  I personally would never have, even when I got married and my DH made me buy a bikini, I was 150 and wore it in hiding.  it was aweful and I felt like a laughing stock.  although, I feel there is no need to wear a bikini, there are so many nice bathing suits for plus sizes.  BUt, I guess that is everyone's choice.  yes, I've always sold myself short,  but bikinis are for models.