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?
The answer, according to their findings, is a clear no. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/09/11/fat-shaming-doesnt-work-a-new-study-says/
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