Being Fat Sucks was uploaded and went live on YouTube as of last Thursday. It’s channel is titled beingfatsuckschannel. It’s all out there now. It’s been pretty funny getting people’s reactions when they hear about the show. Typically they ask if I’m getting paid, which none of the contestants are, and what network it’s on. You Tube. “We’ll that’s cool” paraphrases the typical comment which is most often followed by a change of subject. When people think of YouTube, their expectations are low.
That’s fair enough. There’s a common phrase ‘I’m not doing this for my health’ that people say referring to a job or some unpleasant task. Well, in this case I am doing it for my health. I’m in it to win it, the prize being health and fitness. Looking better is important too. It’s secondary to basic health. But, it’s very important to how people perceive me and my own feelings of confidence.
People don’t mean to see me as a fat dude rather than as Martin the individual. It’s human nature though – the way we’re wired. I do it to others too. Mostly unintentionally. However, I reserve that right to an occasional indulgence in stereotyping – at least until I come to my senses. Buried under the thick wall of fat is Martin the individual. I’m here. I was always here. But prejudices will always be a part of first impressions.
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