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Pelosi body shames Trump

As a dietitian, I had to agree with Nancy  Pelosi when she went on TV saying that Trump is overweight.  But is she qualified to say he’s “morbidly obese?”  That’s  the term for a medical condition, and I don’t think she has a license to practice.    Anyway, I thought that body shaming was verboten in our modern society.  Popular magazines like “People,” frequently interview overweight celebrities who describe the trauma when they were teased about their weight.  Peloisi hit below the belt( as my Mother used to say)  when body shaming Trump. Has he mentioned how many face lifts  and botox treatments she’s had?

Pelosi Body shames Trump. She's says he is morbidly obese. But is she qualified to diagnose morbidity?
Pelosi Body Shames Trump. But is she qualified to diagnose his medical condition?

I suspect no one feels sorry for Trump, because he’s brought it on himself.  He’s a master at putting down his critics with childish nicknames like   “Crooked Hillary,” “Sleepy Joe.”  Anyone who disagrees with him is fair game.  But I never thought Nancy Pelosi would get caught up in the madness.

She gleefully celebrated his impeachment, but still tried to appear somewhat dignified.  She’s always taken the stance of moral superiority when it comes to Trump.  Why, then, would she stoop to his level? 70% of Americans are either overweight or obese.  I’m wondering how those  voters will react to a privileged,  California Congresswoman body shaming the president during the covid-19 outbreak.

I never knew much about Trump until he ran for president, so I don’t know when his weight got out of control. He should probably hire a nutritionist to plan his menus. But he’d probably fire her after a week.  She would undoubtedly cancel the hamburger and fries. Would he go for a fruit smoothie or grilled chicken salad for lunch?   I doubt it.  On the other hand,  he looks and acts very healthy. (Hopefully the Hydroxychloroquine he’s taking won’t give him a heart attack.)  It probably helps that he doesn’t drink or smoke. Apparently, he gets plenty of exercise on the golf course.   Maybe it’s just his metabolism.  Or perhaps he’s a “stress eater.”  If so, he’s had plenty of stressful triggers.

Meanwhile, there are other obese people running their countries.   Like  England’s Boris Johnson &  North Korea’s Kim Jong Um.  In fact, I think Winston Churchill was kind of chubby.  Most of us are acquainted with “heavies,” who are capable and sharp. She’ll probably never admit it, but I think Nancy Pelosi is going to regret body shaming Trump.  I just wish that both of them would act like grown-ups.

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SHOULD YOU ASK SOMEONE TO LOSE WEIGHT?

The media has taken out after poor Meghan Markle again.  This time, they’re saying that she had the nerve to tell her husband to lose weight.  On top of that, they claim she’s started picking out his clothes.  Where do they come up with all this supposedly inside information?  Was a reporter hiding in their bedroom closet?  Maybe someone noticed Prince Harry  had dropped a few pounds , and concocted this story.  But it does present a moral issue:   Should you ask someone to lose weight? Should you help your husband pick out new clothes?

Body shaming is another matter.  It’s harmful to make fun of someone’s size.  My sister struggled with overweight as a young adult, and was often  the target of ridicule. She ended up taking so many diet pills that it affected her mental health for the rest of her life.

Should a wife tell a husband to lose some weight
A caring wife may ask her husband to lose some weight.

On the other hand, what is so terrible about a concerned wife suggesting her husband lose a few pounds?  Seem to me, it’s the caring thing to do.  My husband has bad knees, and must walk with a cane.  When he starts complaining, I’m apt to suggest he take off a few pounds to relieve the pressure on his joints.  Maintaining a normal  weight is also important for heart health.  On top of that, he’s a diabetic.  Is  a wife supposed to ignore it when her husband starts packing on the pounds?

Research has shown that the loss of 10 pounds can lead to a healthier life. Benefits may include:  1) 50% reduction in heart disease.  2) 60% reduction in diabetes risk. 3) 50 % decrease in arthritis.

What’s so mean and terrible about that?

About the clothes issue:  My husband always wants me with him when he buys new clothes.  I can tell him which colors are unflattering,  or when the shoulders of a jacket or sweater are too saggy—things he doesn’t always notice. By the same token, I want his advice on what to wear for special occasions.  Seems to me that’s one good thing about having a loving spouse or partner.

So I’m asking the media: please leave Meghan alone.  It won’t hurt Harry at all to lose some weight.  And it might inspire others to do the same.