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‘Fat shaming’ doesn’t work, a new study says
If, somehow, you think shaming overweight or obese people helps them lose weight, here's a news flash: It doesn't. A new study from University College London evaluated the question: Are people who experience discrimination or negative interactions based on their weight actually encouraged to lose the extra pounds?
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Well DUH! Shaming people for anything does not work.
Hmm so you're telling me that people who eat to make themselves feel better tend to eat more when you make them feel like crap?
incredible isn't it!
I thought this was old news. Reeally old news.
I think I've read that before also, that's just the nature of online journalism lol