" It's really the most natural reaction. We see a friend, colleague,
family member or acquaintance who has visibly lost weight and we say to
them, "You've lost weight! You look great!"
These statements are usually made with the best of intentions. We are
genuinely happy for that person, we want to show them that their hard
work and sacrifices are being noticed and deserve to be acknowledged.
But I want to say something that may seem controversial: We should all
think twice before acknowledging or praising someone's visible weight
loss.
Why?...."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/yashar-hedayat/weight-loss_b_1114227.html
"So when we actively and publicly praise someone for his or her weight
loss (especially young women/girls), are we praising someone for a
healthy and balanced approach to living or someone who is facing a
critical, mental health crisis? Are we mistakenly encouraging someone to
continue a process that has allowed them to lose weight, a process that
will, if gone unchecked, lead to their death?"
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