Fat = ugly???

Question

So, I hear so many people say “You’re not fat, you’re beautiful!” as if fat meant they were ugly. And I don’t get it? Fat is fat or overweight. It’s not a synonym to ugly, so why do people use that as a counter argument? I am stumped, honestly.

Accepted Answer

Fat and ugly arent synonymous. And ima go head a post a picture of my fat ass as an example. 😂😂  I may be a big girl but I slay the mf game . Like look im pretty but I like pizza and beer okay 👌

Answer

It is far too commonly said as fat is associated with the word ugly. 
But no fat doesn't equal ugly.

Answer

It’s because society still look at fat as ugly. But they are not the same. It needs to change

Answer

I agree with you. That’s why I like taking ownership of the word fat and normalizing it for myself. Fat is a descriptor like tall, short, skinny, curly etc. The reason people shy away from the term fat is because of fat stigma.

Answer

No it doesn't. However the media, the 1 billion dollar diet industry and idiotic beauty "standards" sure make you think it is. 
Back handed complements fall into this as well.

Answer

I have never heard that in my life.

Answer

The amount of times I’ve tried to say this and no one understood me is insane

Answer

People that think they’re fat feel ugly, at least I feel that way when I feel fat. So people say they’re beautiful trying to get that mentality out of the heads of people thinking this way. I could see someone who isn’t skinny and still think they’re beautiful but if I’m not skinny I just don’t feel that way. I guess it’s the way you look at yourself that fat got associated with the word ugly even though it’s not at all in reality.

Answer

Most likely because some people don’t feel beautiful due to their weight.

Answer

I’ve had people tell me before that it’s ok that I’m fat because I’m pretty so I can pull it off... ummm thank you?

Fat = ugly???

Let's Glow!

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey