Schools, Children, Obesity, and Eating Disorders

[DaisyAmy 561]

What a great piece. Thanks, @@Inner Surfer Girl .

The first time I remember *knowing* I was fat was in the fourth grade when we had to weigh publicly (in 1955), and the teacher announced our weights before writing them down.

I weighed 100 pounds. I was the only girl who weighed that much.

That was the first time I saw myself as *fat*. And that self-image did not end until last year (when I was 69 years old) and reached my weight goal (of 150) and have since last another 15 pounds, where my weight is now stable at 135.

Jeez Louise!

Oh my word. I can so relate. The same thing happened to me - around 1980. There were 2 girls who were at 100 pounds and I was one of them. It was one of the most embarrassing days of my life. I will NEVER forget it.