Weight For It
Weight For It unpacks the nuanced thoughts of fat folks, and of all folks who think about their weight all the time. Through narrative storytelling, and some memoir, host Ronald Young Jr. hopes to have the conversations that we tend to avoid when it comes to our bodies.
Our Editor's Take
Weight For It, in some respects, is a podcast about obesity, the diet industry, and weight loss journeys. But unlike other podcasts in this genre, it's not here to provide actionable tips on how to lose weight or share success stories. Instead, the show seeks to give a voice to people who struggle with their body size and image.
It doesn't wish to encourage people to go on a diet or celebrate their full figures. It doesn't take sides. Weight For It only wants to reveal the everyday battles of people who are either fat or afraid of becoming it.
The host of the podcast can't remember a time when he wasn't thinking about his weight. Ronald Young Jr. was a kid with a huge appetite and cravings. People warned him he'd get fat if he kept overeating and didn't maintain healthy habits. In the meantime, even though he had a somewhat fit body, every comment made him more self-conscious. Each remark about his food choices made him feel less attractive. Then came the day his worst fear came true, and he became overweight.
From that point, Ronald felt his personality change. He tried to be funny and kind and always put others at ease. Ronald generally made an effort to be relatable and agreeable. All of this was a strategy to distract people from his weight. Ronald's internal mental health struggles are the main focus of the podcast. But it is only one story among many.
In Weight For It, the host talks to other people in his position who may have had different experiences. They reveal how they always have to plan ahead in life. This includes having to check to ensure certain places offer accessibility. Examples include booking two seats on a plane or looking for a chair without armrests. Other guests discuss how the bigger they get, the more invisible they feel.
The podcast offers honest conversations on things people may be too embarrassed to bring up. It might provide comfort to listeners who feel the same. New episodes of Weight For It premiere weekly.
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