Over 40 per cent of overweight people have said that they are ridiculed or humiliated at least once a week.
The shocking statistic emerged as part of a study carried out by Slimming World, with those surveyed saying that this abuse includes being “insulted by shop assistants, ignored by bar staff, left out by friends, mocked by passers-by, ridiculed by the opposite sex and photographed by teenagers”.
It was also found that this criticism had led to“depression, comfort eating and ultimately, weight gain”, with 63 per cent of respondents saying that they had gained weight since they had first been treated unkindly.
Those who had subsequently lost weight reported that their interactions with strangers had improved, with the survey finding that the serving time in bars for those who had lost weight was reduced down from nine minutes to three minutes.
Experts believe that reading for 30 minutes every day can help you live a longer life Researchers have confirmed that regularly reading books can help you live longer. A 2016 study found that people who regularly read may live longer than those who don’t, which is big news for us bookworms. “Reading is more than […]
In this edition of Her Money Diaries, we meet Gigi from Galway City, whose family lost all their money in the recession Welcome back to Her Money Diaries, our new financial series that discusses the money woes and wins of the woman of Ireland. This week’s Money Diary, we’re taking a look at Gigi from […]
The study found that men are more understanding and patient after becoming fathers. How much does fatherhood change you? A lot, according to a new study, and in the best possible way. According to research completed by thortful, 26% of men are reportedly more empathetic, understanding and patient after having children. The study found that […]
