Having been overweight my entire life until recently, this is accurate. The "it's just your newfound confidence" argument misses the mark completely. The basel

Having been overweight my entire life until recently, this is accurate. The "it's just your newfound confidence" argument misses the mark completely. The baseline level of basic respect you receive from strangers such as simply making eye contact, holding doors, or initiating small talk changes almost overnight. It is a very bitter reality to wake up to when you realize you were basically invisible before.