Double chin...I mean standards

Out of curiosity, what do you think of when you see this picture:

Aside from why that's pasta on his (or her - trying to be P.C. here) head, you probably kind of giggle and say "awwww" or something similar. Am I right or wrong? I think I'm right. Sure, he (or she) is a big boy (or girl) but ultimately, he (or she) looks kind of cute because babies are sweet, innocent and cute. Although I have seen some ugly babies in my lifetime. Most babies are precious so a big or small baby is cute. Right?

Now, what do you think of when you see this picture:

I bet it's something like "WOAH NELLY! Put the fork down" or "Good grief that's a big mama!" (or papa - even though certain pieces of this person's anatomy tell me it's a woman - P.C. here). It's not your fault that you think that way, it just is the way it is. We don't think overweight adults are sweet, innocent or cute. Some people would say that person is gross & we would shun away from them. It's not so simple as putting the fork down. Most people that are overweight are emotional eaters (currently raising hand). When times are tough, I run to the kitchen.

10 years ago, I was that person above. I weighed 236lbs, I was a size 24 pants & 2X shirt. Yeah I was a big-un. Sure, people told me "You crack me up" which made me think "Great, now I'm the funny fat girl". Sometimes I often would hear "Oh you have such a nice face" to which I thought "That's funny because you don't!" I know what it's like to be made fun of for your weight & trust me, it isn't a walk in the park. Nonetheless, time passed, I lost weight the healthy/normal way and it took time. I would even lose some & gain some back. I've learned healthy options for handling tough times. Through it all, I have always wondered this: why are fat babies cute but fat adults aren't?

Things that make you go hmmm....