Anything Good About Being Fat?

We're always talking about the negatives of being fat.  Is there anything that might actually be good about being fat?  I thought about it and have come up with a few possibilities: I was kind of a shy as a teenager and think I might have been wilder if I hadn't been fat.  My younger sister was thin and wilder than me.  I think I've always thought about that being a blessing in disguise.  She has definitely had more troubles than I.   I was an "A" student who took pride in my grades.  The chances of my dropping out of school might have been higher if I were thin.   I always had a boyfriend so no real difference there. Truth is my boyfriends were always better guys than the ones my sister dated.  Maybe if I were thin I would have chosen the wilder ones, dunno.   I really never had an overweight boyfriend or husband.  No real reason why, just turned out that way.   I've always been pretty level headed and took time to think about what I did before I did it.  Maybe my confidence was less because I was fat so I took less chances. What about you guys? Brenda

Another good topic. My answers mirror some of your own.  Fat was good for me because: It let me focus on my personality and brains.  I am now an educated and intelligent as well as confident and kind adult.   It kept me from being a wildchild too and from being promiscuous. It kept me looking young ; ) It often showed me people's truths, if YKWIM

Brenda, I agree with all fo what you said. I think being fat has opened my eyes and made me more empathetic to others feelings. I think it has caused me to not be judgemental towards others based on appearance alone. I'm not saying being skinny would have made me any less of person, I just think being fat has opened my eyes to things that many skinny people never take into consideration. Beth

"being fat has opened my eyes and made me more empathetic to others feelings. I think it has caused me to not be judgemental towards others based on appearance alone. " Yup.  Me 2.

The #1 thing I can think of has already been said.  It has made me a kind, gentle and compassionate person. That in turn has made everything else in my life easier.  Though I think I could have done all the same things while being thin.  My weight has not slowed me down in life other than not being as physically active.

Thought of a bit more and wonder if others see it in themselves.  I'm much more confident in who I am.  I don't understand those who feel they don't know what they're about.  I'm self reliant and more than capable.  I trust I can do....  I know this because I've always had to rely on myself.  So, I don't need to lean on another to accomplish what I can learn to do for myself.  I actually know me, what I'm about, and like me.  I spent so much time internally that I didn't become superficial.  Does any of that make sense?

Being fat afforded me clear, unlined porcelain smooth skin, a firm round and fully packed body, a huge, soft bosom, the appearance of strength, a platform for the some important civil rights work, some excellent lovers and the abilty to eat anything I wanted for almost 40 years. Loved it!

You don't know what a relief it is to read these posts.  I have always thought that subconsciously (sp?) I remained fat cause I too was afraid of being "wild" or "promiscuous".  But I was always afraid to admit it to anyone else.  God, I love this group!! What's my excuse now at 61?   LOL 

I know, sherrie, me too.   see my posts below. I have always said that what else could a girl do?  we were raised to be so virginal, then once married, are supposed to *****s? LOL...yanno???? Geez, no wonder why so many women are confused in the bedroom.

Well I was fat and still a wild child.lol  Grades?  I hated school worth a passion.  I was a partier and a social girl.  I was one that everyone liked, regardless of who they were.  

Is there anything that might actually be good about being fat?

Umm no.lol

Actually, I think it has made me very sensitive to others needs and wants.  I HATE seeing anyone hurting physically or emotionally.  And I will help ANYONE in need no matter where they are.  I'm the one helping the lady in the motorized cart with all of her shopping because no one else seems to care.  I have a VERY sensitive heart, and I think being over weight has a lot to do with that.

Other than that I can't see how it has done me any good.  It has actually made me hold myself back in a LOT of aspects. I actually wonder where I would be today if I never was fat.  It's sad to see how it has such a hold on ones life.