text: why do you think a person is so fat or big?   i normally ignore questions that come from shallow individuals that don't have a clue, but i can't pass this one up.  as a former teacher of physically challenged children, i can tell you that not all people are large by choice- some have physical limitations that do not allow them to move as well or as much as you- try sitting in a wheelchair for awhile and see what happens to your body.  as a current nursing student, i can tell you that some people are not blessed with the genetics that makes one tend to be thin and they are more prone to being large.  as a human being, i can tell you that i value individuals for who they are- not what they look like, their social status, or age.  one of the dearest men i've ever known was badly scared due to being burned in a fire. his mobility was extremly limited and he gained some weight- he was still one of the kindest, wisest men i've had the pleasure to call my friend.  i feel sorry for all those who would turn away because they didn't like the way he looked.  they missed a wonderful opportunity to know a great man.  how many great people have you missed the chance to get to know because of your judgemental attitude?  not everyone is a size 2.  there's nothing wrong with someone because they are a size 14, 20, or 32.  you should realize that these indiviuals are already hurting and they don't need others to make their pain worse.  as for me, i also do occassional plus size modeling-plus size is anything over a size 12 and guess what?  that's most of america's women.  if a small body made you beautiful and happy, then hollywood would never have any divorces.  i am both beautiful and happy because of who i am as a person.  everyone will grow old and time will take it's toll on all of us, i hope you mature in your thinking and acceptance of others before then or you will be very unhappy.