I think this is one of the biggest challenges I see in terms of &quot;fat shaming&quot; It would appear there is a direct correlation between how much additional weight people carry and the general tolerance level for obesity in that community. If we remove fat shaming altogether it&#x27;s likely more people will become sicker and die faster.<p>It&#x27;s worth noting that my cousin also moved to SoCal. She&#x27;s now in her 40&#x27;s and snorts cocaine 2 or 3 times a week in the evening to skip eating to keep herself slim. Apparently it&#x27;s a very common practise amongst her and her friends.