A weighty issue, drastic weight loss

For the past few weeks there has been a lot of commotion surrounding Fern Britton’s drastic weight loss and the recent discovery that she had a gastric band fitted 2 years ago. Understandably, her fans feel betrayed that she kept it hidden and put her sudden weight loss down to healthy eating and regular exercise. But I’d like to ask all of those people that have slandered her for it; wouldn’t you have done the same?

She’s always come across, as the type of person that is comfortable in her own skin, but after all, she is only human.

Appearance is always a sore subject among women throughout the world. I don’t know any woman who is completely happy with their body. So why are we not more understanding when it comes to another woman’s’ body hang-ups?

It’s so easy to criticise another person, but I think in most cases, a lot of people would have done the same. And it’s a shame that no one can actually admit it and just say she looks fabulous.

Is it jealousy that she had the money and the guts to do it, and the results were phenomenal? Perhaps beforehand, it was an excuse for larger women not to do anything about their weight. The truth is, we should all be happy with how we look, but being obese can cause several health problems and we still need to look after our bodies. She’s not promoting the size zero trend, just a healthy weight. So why is she being penalized for doing what so many other people do?

I doubt that Fern is ashamed or embarrassed about what she did, but just wanted to escape the aggravation that she knew would arise if she went public about the operation.

I was discussing this subject with a friend of mine, when he came up with a very good point. Why do people really care?

Yes, this probably is a typical male response to the issue. But I thought about what he had said, and in a way, he was right. There really are far more important things to be concerned about.

People have their different views on cosmetic surgery but I don’t believe a person should be judged by choosing to have it. It’s a really cruel world and if there is something that will make you feel good about yourself, there is no harm in doing what you feel is right for you.

So here’s a paws for thought. No one has the right to make you feel bad about yourself. Whatever you choose to do in life, do it with your head held high. Because as long as it makes you happy, that’s all that really matters.

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