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While the United States Constitution says, "All people are created equal," ask someone who is obese if he or she thinks the statement is true. Chances are that he's been overlooked for a promotion at work or she's lost out on an account even though her product is better quality and less expensive than her competition. An estimated 97 million people are overweight or obese, and while we don't view this to be a healthy in any way, we believe that all people deserve respect from the boardroom to the playroom.
The purpose of YouCantIntimidateMe.com is to provide survival skills for you or someone you love who is being bullied because of their weight. This site further looks into the reasons why people bully and will provide tips by credentialed experts about how to reverse that behavior.
We invite comments from readers that submit to this website, and will feature responses and targeted articles by professionals who are trained to treat and react to these social and psychological challenges.
You have the right to live comfortably. Whether it's through our healthy lifestyle tips or workplace adversity guidance, we hope to help you enjoy a happy and respected life.
Jackie Valent
Author, "Stinky the Bulldog"
www.stinkythebulldog.com
Promoting acceptance for people who are different.
Disclaimer -- YouCantIntimidateMe.com, Stinky the Bulldog nor any of its related sites and experts are responsible for the health and welfare of its readers. The site is for information purposes only. If you feel you are being bullied and are in danger, or believe that you could harm someone, please seek professional assistance.
- The prevalence of overweight in children ages six–to-11 increased from four percent in 1971 through 1974 to 17.5 percent in 1999 to 2004.
- Overweight adolescents ages 12–to-19 increased from 6.1 percent 1971 through 1974, to 17 percent 1999 -- 2004.
- 65 percent of all people age 20 and older are overweight or obese.
- Since 1991, the prevalence of obesity among adults has increased by more than 75 percent.
Sources: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, National Center for Health Statistics, American Heart Association
These increasing numbers document a growing threat to our nation's health.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System