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In the midst of a society that glorifies a tall, slim and sexy body shape, it is not surprising that pouting those who seem far from the word "ideal" has become an ingrained habit. Whether it's the neighbors whispering about the RT mother, who said that her weight became even more fertile after marriage, or writing harsh criticism on your favorite idol's social media accounts about her body being a little more "chubby". Like it or not, consciously unconsciously, pouting and making fun of it have become part of everyday life.

Many of these comments are actually noble. They truly believe that comments like this can boost the motivation of people who are overweight or obese to start shedding belly fat. Unfortunately, the opposite happened. Some study evidence confirms that fat comments that are offensive are ineffective and can even be fatal. This is the reason.

Fat comments actually trigger them to eat more

Overweight and obese people who endlessly receive fat comments about their body shape are more likely to gain weight drastically than those who receive positive motivation and support, reports the Tech Times.

Researchers believe that this effect is due to the comfort and mood-boosting factors they get from the "protective" food after receiving criticism. The stress they face in response to scorn and ridicule can increase their appetite for unhealthy foods: high in sugar and calories. Weight discrimination has also been shown to reduce people's self-confidence to engage in physical activity because they are afraid of being teased by the masses.

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Researcher from University College London (UCL) investigated nearly 3,000 men and women, aged 50 and over, in this study. Each subject was weighed in four separate years. They were also asked about the pout and "positive" comments they might receive because of their weight.

During the study, people who experienced fat comments and sharp criticism gained up to fifteen kilograms of weight and were six times more likely to be obese than those who did not receive any form of skewed comments. Those who did not accept criticism of their bodies lost an average of only about 5 kilograms. Men and women reported equal rates of weight discrimination.

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Studies show that many people who are obese have impaired function of hormones and brain chemicals that affect hunger and appetite, leading to overeating and weight gain. When these hormones are triggered, followed by a larger portion than necessary to fuel the body, the reward centers in the brain are stimulated, and destructive patterns akin to drug addiction are lit up.

But the result is not always addicted to eating.

Fat comments lead to the risk of eating disorders and depression

The human body does not all look exactly the same and pursues an unrealistic "ideal" uniformity, for many people it will only trigger dangerous eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia - which currently affect more than 5 percent of women worldwide. This does not mean that men will be immune to these two eating disorders, but the evidence for the data to support this incidence is still very limited to be sure.

Even sadder is the harsh reality that obese people often share the same attitudes and opinions as the general public regarding the perception of body fat. People who are obese actually brand themselves negatively, said Dr. Kimberly Gudzune of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. They are ashamed and blame themselves for being fat and have the same thoughts about other people who are also obese.

"Self-loathing," said Dr. Gudzune, "could be a salient feature" of obesity. Therefore, mental health problems are becoming more common in those who have experienced severe weight discrimination; the risk of becoming depressed is almost three times higher, according to a study from the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University.

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To further investigate this destructive mind-body connection Jean Lamont, Ph.D. reported from Shape, theorized that women who feel embarrassed because their bodies are not ideal also feel ashamed of their natural body functions such as menstruation, sweating, and eating. This in turn causes women to lack self-confidence and refuse to take care of themselves, making them sick in the process.

Have you ever canceled coming to a beauty salon because you thought you were too fat to be there? Or eat junk food so frantically because you hate what you see in the mirror? Basically, Lamont is saying that if you don't like your body then you won't want to take care of it - a sad state that many of us have experienced firsthand. The chances of developing chronic infections and illnesses also increase due to higher cortisol levels, weight gain, and stress.

Suicide becomes a greater and fatal risk when clinical depression is present; one study with nearly 2,500 participants reported study subjects who were deemed "very obese" were 21 times more likely to display suicidal behavior. They have attempted suicide 12 times more often.

Obesity is a disease, not just negligence to maintain weight

What people often overlook is that health campaigns aimed at preventing obesity can actually worsen the stigma that revolves around society, say researchers. These public advertisements carry the hidden message that anyone really does complaining trying - with a diet and exercise routine - can get thin instantly.

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As adults, people who are overweight and obese often work hard to try a variety of weight loss programs. This is fueled by the presumption of society which strictly maintains attitudes and opinions that the will to shave large amounts of weight is in the power of obese people if they really put in the effort.

"This public opinion implies that being obese is their fault and weight is a matter of willpower," said Judith Matz, psychotherapist and author. Unfortunately obesity is not that simple. Trust me. If only they could be skinny, with all their determination and determination, they would. They certainly don't want to be fat. Child obesity stubbornly resists improvement in either way, say obesity experts.

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Dr Michael Rosenbaum, an obesity researcher at Columbia University, explains that the idea that obesity is a disease is not well understood by a large part of society. Obesity is a medical condition that is more complex than you might think. The idea that once you have lost weight you are cured is wrong. Obesity is a disease that continues to develop. So, fat comments will only trigger the unhealthy behavior that has been blamed: "eating all the time" with the added feeling of guilt, shame, and despair.

It's time to stop random comments about other people's body shapes and spread hatred. Apart from being proven to be very ineffective for achieving your weight loss goals, fat comments can actually worsen your overall health. Instead of insisting on using a cynical and passive aggressive approach, which will only do harm rather than good, encouraging lifestyle changes on the basis that it is better to be healthy and fit is key - no matter your size or size.