Calling BS on Weight Bias: Your Weight is Not Your Fault

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Have you ever been told that your weight is just a matter of willpower?

Or that if you simply “tried harder,” you’d get the results you want? Maybe you’ve even heard that using medication or surgery is “cheating.” If so, you’re far from alone, and it’s time to call BS on that idea.

If you’ve ever felt shame or guilt about your weight, know this: it’s not your fault. Obesity is a complex, chronic disease shaped by biology, hormones, genetics, and environment, not a personal weakness. While healthy eating and exercise are always important, they are often not enough on their own. That’s where medical tools like medications and surgery come in, not as shortcuts but as treatments grounded in evidence.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had experiences that reminded me why this conversation is still so important. Some were inspiring, like connecting with state leaders working to expand access to obesity care. Others were frustrating: clear signs that weight bias still exists in medicine and media alike.

In this episode, I will share three stories that show how weight bias appears in everyday life and why challenging it matters. These examples might make you shake your head, but I hope they also give you the words to push back and remind yourself that your health deserves recognition at every step forward.

Catch the full episode to hear all three stories and get practical ways to challenge weight bias in your own life.

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