My Response To Fatphobia Claims

I was scrolling through reddit today and came across this post saying I have “fatphobic tendencies”. This was really hard for me to read and caused me to take a critical look back at my previous comments regarding obesity, bariatric treatments, and diet recommendations (Keto, intermittent fasting, vegan, etc.) Our culture demonizes people for their weight, from rogue marketing pushing “ideal bodies” in media to a lack of representation for large bodied people on stage and on screen. That being said, I am a doctor, and my job is to help people live longer, healthier lives, and often those results can be achieved through a variety of tactics that will reduce the weight of people who suffer from obesity. It’s a fine line between helping my patients and making sure they don’t feel judged or criticized for the way they look, and I’m working hard to get it right.
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[@DoctorMike]

Doctors Reacting To Controversial Cosmo Cover On Weight - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6qwqqKZh86qb68

[@bingyyt]

how did i find a comment from 23 minutes ago. This video literally came out 1 year ago

[@cakeisyummy5755]

Ooohhhh.... SECOND!

[@cakeisyummy5755]

@@bingyyt Magic, i guess?

[@Antonliubomyrskyi]

@@cakeisyummy5755 Yup

[@tomcotter4299]

This video should be titled “Sane Doctor Responds to The Critical Theory Cult” 🤣😂🤣

[@spyrothedragon9137]

Making fun of someone for being fat is one thing, but a doctor educating someone on the risks of being obese is NOT fat phobic

[@taylermarie7916]

Exactly. I agree

[@sorryifmycommentwasmeanwro2065]

IKR. Like, what the hell? I had obesity and trust me, fat acceptance is evil of the 21st century. You know those "Karens" who believed in NWO, satan worshipping celebs, Anti-Vax propagandas and the 'plot' to destroy the world? I would believe it if they say fat acceptance is one of those 'plots'.

[@AyeshSilva-e7e]

Even then this is retarded. People shouldn’t be offended by things like this. If people drop these peeps in a 3rd world country they’d die from becoming too offended.

[@RedPaintSpray]

One of the few things that encouraged me to lose weight was people making fun of me. I thank God every day for people that make fun of fat people, because if they were pushing this fat activism back in the day and anti bullying, I'd probably be stuck in a house somewhere being encouraged to keep eating myself to death.

[@Mohit-iu3ge]

neither of them is fatphobia

[@josuenavarrete3701]

He’s a doctor, why wouldn’t he condone eating healthy. Just cuz he condones doesn’t mean he’s fat shaming. He’s just trying to help guide people to being healthier and happier

[@DianneAlexander4858]

Facts

[@g-4642]

maybe people need to take some advice, why do people want to ignore his advice when he's trying to helping them?

[@adendarican640]

Don't pay any mind to the people with below average iq

[@ughmuggles1815]

Most overweight/obese people have this mentality that if you speak about diets, exercise, weightloss you're automatically fatphobic. This isn't something new, its an issue happening daily on the internet and Dr Mike isnt the only one that has addressed this problem. Plenty of fitness content creators who have been on a weightloss journey have spoken up about this. Unfortunately those people refuse to listen because they blame it on their family history of obesity saying how they can never lose weight, theyve always been fat, and so forth. Any healthy advice they take it as fat shaming. Its quite sad honestly.

[@yawninghamster7238]

​@@ughmuggles1815 Most overweight/obese people know that they have a health problem and want to reverse it. You're describing the keyboard warrior fringe who take scientific facts as personal attacks. Not to mention some of us have had exceptionally rude, or shitty doctors who were 100% not helpful, so there's that.

[@brookemills1217]

I lost over 200lbs with bariatric surgery. It saved my life. I have been told by many people that I am fatphobic, that I am lazy, and I should have accepted my body for what it was. I would have died young.i am so much happier and healthier. And I will never stop advocating for that treatment because it changed my life. I refuse to apologize for that

[@mamaya311]

The people that told you not to get the surgery had their best interests at heart, not yours. Congratulations on your health win!

[@leeknow8299]

thank you for saying this! i guess a lot of people do not like what happens when you lose a lot of weight and how others treat them better when theyre finally skinny but id like to look at it like theyre proud of you for finally taking care of yourself

[@CelineNoyce]

You are just guessing that it saved your life. You want that to be the case because you made such an insane decision. I am sure you have all kinds of medical problems.

[@mamaya311]

@@CelineNoyce tf? Why would you talk to someone like this? I am guessing it’s better for you to believe the surgery doesn’t work for some reason. To assume you know this person’s situation more than they do is insane.

[@leeknow8299]

@@CelineNoyce ooooohhh youre so hostile,, its definitely the insecurity speaking within u if it changed their life in a positive way, how come youre so negative abt it lol

[@caoixhe]

My uncle is a doctor. He always makes fun of overweight people at the gym and has called them disgusting. That is fatphobic. Dr Mike is literally caring about people's health. There is a difference.

[@MorganKing95]

Dr. Mike is being manipulative

[@bizzybezz940]

​@@MorganKing95 no he's not he's a whole medical professional and knows most of what he's talking about

[@MorganKing95]

@@bizzybezz940 Exactly! Doctors are manipulative psychopaths

[@may51973]

​@@MorganKing95why?

[@MorganKing95]

@@may51973 They're miserable and have realized that life is cruel and nobody wants or likes them, so they compensate by ending everybody else's lives, and making them feel as miserable. Doctors also has an innate inability to feel emotions or empathy

[@galaxygamer3645]

These people really wrote “DOCTOR says being obese is bad for health. I can’t believe he is fatphobic”

[@Ogree111]

It's Internet logic, we all want to die at age 30.

[@marinaSassygUrl88]

What made me burst into laughter is “ Doctor mikes tells them to “ watch what you eat” “ 😂😂💔 noo I am losing my mind smh.... how dare he advise them something so fucking right

[@BakaryD]

Reddit is pure leftist garbage

[@mettakilla]

Welcome to radical left ideology that is becoming rampant in our society. I haven't watched the full video yet, but if he apologizes, then he is only playing into their irrational ideology.

[@Ilanca]

@@mettakilla or they could be a 14 years old who only knows that calling people fat is bad. Better educate this people than label them

[@SharifZ4335]

As an obese person, ive never felt that he was calling me out or was making me feel bad about myself.

[@GriffinGal1991]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@reems4325]

Same here, in fact he actually helped me be more aware and in tune with my body

[@leonamay8776]

Yep. I've been working on getting my weight down (sometimes more and sometimes less successful but it's been going in the right direction) and I really never felt like he was disrespectful or hateful in any way.

[@lexicalgap5191]

Same! I've seen many doctors with a fatphobic attitude and Dr. Mike's is not. Could he maybe improve in his inclusive language and general wording? Sure, we all have room to grow but he's the kind of doctor that actually has in depth conversations with patients.

[@JayPlusForerunner]

Yeah same. I'm not overweight but I started to get there. Thanks to these videos im not though.

[@scottresch9912]

As a man who is 370 pounds at 6'2" and a full time electrician. I move around a lot still because of my job. My eating problem is because, I don't have a lot of self control when it comes to food. But I can say that I really appreciate the videos where Dr Mike brings up obesity. They have gotten me motivated to overcome my self control issue. To this day I have lost 30 pounds in three months. Thank you Dr Mike. You have motivated me.

[@tiffany7023]

Keep going!! 🎉💪

[@mkfki4126]

good job, keep at it!

[@colton88]

Good job man, I’m proud of you and I’m rooting for you! You’ve got this!

[@livafunder7559]

Thats awesome, im so proud of you. Keep trying to prioritise your health my man

[@kevinriley8928]

That's awesome dude, keep pushing

[@megan7292]

I don’t think these people realize that it is possible to be body positive and promote healthy lifestyles at the same time

[@Strobobel]

Exactly. Body positive is supposed to mean, hey this person is heavier than others but they’re still a human being so we should treat them like everyone; not if you workout you hate fat people

[@user-nz6ho5si5h]

I think often it more comes with the territory as his job is to pressure people about fat, cholesterol, and blood pressure. I think when your a person body positivity is overall a good thing because everyone has the doctor to tell them this stuff.

[@Hi_Im_Akward]

There is a small group of people in the body positivity movement who legitimately think there is nothing unhealthy with being fat. I've seen it go as far as shaming people for losing fat for their health. But body positivity isn't about saying being fat is healthy, it's about recognizing that fat people are people with value and worth. And yes, you can be, by all measures healthy and overweight... But all the evidence points towards the fact that it causes stress in all the systems in the body and eventually leads to disease.

[@moodlethenoodle]

Being body positive simply means not to hate on people. Nobody's body is absolutely perfect and there is always something you can help yourself with

[@dante6985]

It's not monolithic. Some 'fat' people really can't lose the weight, even if they're healthy. It's a small percent, but it's worth taking into consideration.

[@benlee5039]

I'd rather be slapped with the truth than being kissed with a sugar-coated lie.

[@some_icedtea5205]

Clearly alot of sugar

[@Natasha-il7gz]

Exactly!!!

[@reluctant4611]

@@some_icedtea5205 😳

[@biggyd336]

@@some_icedtea5205 this man woke up and chose violence

[@TessG9107]

I wanna post this on a wall or something. "I'd rather be slapped with the truth than being kissed with a sugar-coated lie." - Ben Lee

[@Emi-ee4gw]

This guy isn't even defending himself, he sees the "attack" as a chance to educate. Respect.

[@elixx1649]

Haha i ruined the no comments now theres one mwahahaha

[@JesusGonzalez-mj5fn]

Exactly 👌🏼

[@thorH.]

Bc the “attack” was a bunch of bs

[@JesusGonzalez-mj5fn]

Chelsea Kirk lmao yup

[@philip6579]

Doctor literally means “teacher,” so he’s doing what doctors always should, teach. Doing a great job at it too.

[@bigtizzle1488]

As a formerly obese person, I appreciate Dr. Mike and wish I had someone like him in my corner when I was younger. He is not fat phobic, he is a doctor who obviously cares about his patients and is trying to share his extensive knowledge. Not all Doctors in the media are “Dr.” Oz.

[@winterwithawhyknudsen5166]

I hope you a safe recovery❤

[@ShreeNation]

Telling obese people that their character is bad is fatphobia. Telling obese people their health is getting bad due to obesity, is not fatphobia.

[@iamcurious9541]

Correction: Telling obese people that their character is bad *because they are fat* is fatphobia. There are just as many overweight people that are assholes. They can't hide behind "You're just fatphobic" as a shield

[@Chris-bx6ux]

A medically licensed doctor is advocating for a healthy body weight and people are complaining he's fatphobic. I've officially seen it all

[@doms.6701]

Because they think "fat at any size" and that you can eat anything while still being healthy

[@ArnoldFrost]

The thing I'm fond of about Dr. Mike's advocacy isn't the message itself but how empathetic he is delivering the message. He knows from the patients he's had the struggles of diets and whatnot which made him very sympathetic towards people who struggle with the mental part of weight loss for obese people (which is the biggst hurdle really; since dieting is the only real thing you'll need for weight loss unless say you got a couple pounds of sagging skin where physical activity will be welcome) He even sympathizes well enough for those who pretty much get harsh words from others' doctors

[@REDACTED-1]

@@ArnoldFrost Yeah. He really feels for the people who just can’t control themselves at all. Thank God were empathetic toward that weak and pathetic mindset and approach it with more weakness.

[@ochukwu]

Western culture's race to the bottom, and removal of all objective standards.

[@Rendonut-69]

Honestly yes

[@NatashaRoesner]

Since when is “watching what you eat” fatphobic? You can be skinny and still be recommended to watch what you eat. It’s not always about your physique but about your overall health

[@LouiWoodman]

Solid point right here. Every time I get a check up or a doctor asks about my diet and what I eat/drink, I am always told I need to eat better and drink better, and that's me being "too skinny". Also it's so odd that this is what people think is fat phobic and his smoking example was good but also dentists always say the whole less sugar and acid stuff but nobody is out here with half of their teeth missing due to cavities complaining about dentists telling them they should work on improving their diet so the few teeth they have left don't rot away.

[@maixe13]

Exactly. Just because I am skinny does not mean I am healthy.

[@spaces3345]

💯

[@kuromilvr1013]

Natasha Roesner !!

[@anumehabhukya5389]

Exactly.....a person can still have many metabolic problems if there diet isn’t well regulated ...they might look skinny on the outside but they would be suffering with so many problems as they get older, what’s worse is that nobody would see that coming in such a person, like if a person is visibly fat one will observe that they need to careful , but when a person is skinny it’s even harder to discern whether he or she is actually healthy....the motive should be to stay healthy...I support you Dr.mike

[@adamel-nagar8258]

Bro, you have the patience of a saint. Like, beyond what is expected of any person ever. Imagine a decade and a half dedicating your life to medicine, just to have uneducated people condemn you for trying to help people. Damn, your patience is actually motivational for me, inspirational. Put all the actual medical topics aside, your personality and good nature has legitimately given me so much respect for you. I appreciate you, Dr.

[@notchpoodles5864]

He passed the Vibe Check

[@kylemarkley8615]

His ability to stay calm is probably what makes him an incredible doctor while standing up to some of the dumbest claims I've ever seen. I admire his ability to have compassion when dealing with tough situations.

[@MorganKing95]

Doctors stay calm because they don't have feelings, and they've normalized infantilization and paternalism for centuries now

[@timohara7717]

​@@MorganKing95wjat

[@Daviddd8892]

​@@MorganKing95Okay incel. What's next?

[@Daviddd8892]

​@@MorganKing95in your life, silly incel.

[@Daviddd8892]

​@@MorganKing95still an incel irl.

[@Bellg]

Imagine being angry at a doctor for saying "hey kids, hot take here, being overweight is not healthy"

[@HypocritesExposd]

Belg- Fat shamer! Fatphobic! I have the freedom to choose to be fat and unhealthy! So what if he’s right! I’m outraged! For real though. Even the fatphobic made up term is cringeworthy. I’m fat and it’s ridiculous to say that. I thought being phobic means you have a fear of it. Like “I’m skinny and I have fatphobia, I’m scared to become fat.” Not “I hate far people therefore I’m fatphobic. Am I wrong there? Anyways, still an idiotic term made up there.

[@alliew31]

@Don’t be Triggered They’re trying to make it as bad as the transphobia problem. The people pushing it are either 1) in denial about their health 2) worried about the poor people who can’t speak for themselves or 3) been bullied their whole life for being healthily chubby and want an apology. Probably mostly the last category that don’t realize My 600 lb Life is actually a reality and people should be swayed away from it.

[@allymills7089]

Telling someone they won’t be able to find love because they’re fat is fatphobic. Saying you’re at a risk of type 2 diabetes when you’re overweight is not.

[@charlieisacatwithseizures]

This is an excellent point. Fatphobia is when people say you are: lazy, disgusting, mean, stupid, ugly, worthless, don’t deserve respect or rights, should be treated unequally and should be shunned in society because you are fat. Health is important and should be sought out. I think health is less tied to the number on the scale or bmi and more about your habits. Do you eat balanced meals and exercise often? Do you avoid harmful habits like smoking and excessive drinking? If you get the recommended amount of exercise and eat with nutrition in mind, weight, shape, or size shouldnt really matter. As someone who is very anti-fatphobia, all i ask is people stop judging me, being cruel to me, prevent me from opportunities that i am well equipped for such as jobs, and constantly pressuring me to take up extreme measures that lead to eating disorders because of my size. Really, unless you are my doctor and you know my lifestyle and habits, you shouldnt be commenting on someone elses weight or what they eat. Its not your place. And i think its toxic to expect everyone to sustainably be able to be thin. Thinness does not equal health, and sometimes people cannot sustain a weight that someone else can. Yes, if we all starved, we could be thin, but that isnt sustainable. And i ask people to understand weight loss is a lot harder than it looks. It takes both mental and physical effort. It can consume your mind until its all you think about. I want everyone to be healthy, find food that is nutritious and satisfying. Find movement that makes them feel happy and do it often as possible. But that does not mean its ever ok to bully people because of how they look.

[@ramenriver6016]

@@charlieisacatwithseizures i'll pretend i read that

[@kkiitchhh]

Lisa Torro exactlu

[@mfn83]

@@charlieisacatwithseizures True, try the book "Essential fat", it is quite enlightening

[@bimborard7486]

exactly it’s as simple as that

[@ThatWTFGuy]

I’m still obese (barely now) and I’m losing weight by following the advice of Doctors just like Dr. Mike and it is working! Adhering to the plan (consistency) that you and your doctor come up with is vital to success.

[@user-qm5iv9ox7x]

good job

[@zonesquestiloveunderworld]

Keep it up bro, you're worth it! 💪🏻

[@danjoredd]

We're all gonna make it bros! Keep it up!💪

[@danieloneal7137]

I’m in a similar place. I was nearly 300 lbs at one point and over the past 2.5 years, mainly just through eating more healthily, I’ve gotten down to right about 200. Still technically “obese” but I am in such a better place now with my overall fitness and wellbeing. Even when I was at my heaviest, I never once tried to kid myself that it was a healthy way to exist. Wanting someone (including yourself) to be healthier and have a better quality of life is not fatphobia.

[@Jimmyvdpost]

King! 🤴

[@petofiarkwright3236]

I'm not exactly fat, but my bmi says overweight, so I really appreciate Dr. Mike caring so much for the patients. I would love doctors to treat people like... well people. Just like dr. Mike. Thank you ❤

[@chad-thundercock3378]

Imagine trying to cancel someone for telling you that being unhealthy is bad

[@pinkminipuff]

*Twilight Zone music starts up*

[@Thetravelingmonke]

“Me unhealthy but me no want to own up to it and acknowledge it so i blame others”-them

[@madara.n]

That whole comment sounded completely stupid to me honestly...these type of doctors are rare and there's someone out there whose willing to bring a non-existent quality to light and make a scene out of it 😐

[@raghadsaleh2063]

Not just any someone but a DOCTOR😭😭

[@annie-dang]

@@madara.n You are talking about the fatphobic comments right?

[@Denizyarsuvat]

A doctor: "Watch what you eat" People who are obviously not doctors: "it goes to show that even doctors can learn a lot in their own fields"

[@DARTH-R3VAN]

Karens with short blue hair in general.

[@lambgaming1347]

@@DARTH-R3VAN yeah

[@saveyoutub]

Anyone that makes fun, good-hearted videos that promote healthy living (buff-dude or woman) are people we need more of in this world and the negativity is a never ending rip current. Fighting it my friend will cause you to drown. Just like with a rip tide you need to pick a side to swim to and then swim in when it's gone, and only respond to the audience that knows you better than this. Sure, clear your name but the haters will never go away, enjoy your vids

[@LaraVlach]

Doctors can learn a lot in their own fields. So can people in a lot of other fields. Doctor Mike agreed with this statement in the video. Initial medical training isn’t all encompassing, professionals should spend their careers continuously learning, as they are confronted with new challenges and because the field evolves constantly. I quite like Doctor Mike, and still feel he could still continue to learn about working with fat people and considering our bodies from a health at every size perspective. Not because his way is inherently or always wrong, or because I think he’s fatphobic, but because there are other approaches and considerations about obesity. There are a growing number of people who are living fat and healthy. He would do well to talk with an actual fat person/fat health advocate about this.

[@karthikrox6310]

@@LaraVlach fat at all sizes is complete BS

[@goeatsanta5600]

the problem with doctors hyperfocusing in weight is that they tend to ignore everytging else because of that. i know for me, its completely fair to bring up my weight when i talk about the issues i have because im sure it affects it. but just saying "just loose weight" completely ignores the other symptoms that i have that arent necessarily caused by weight. like i seriously doubt loosing 10 pounds will lessen my extreme migraines. i personally really struggle with exercises because my joints so badly i can barely move the next day, regardless of my intensity. weight is definitly a big factor in health, but its not always the big boogieman people think it is. sometimes its just a symptom

[@aki20]

Exactly! And it’s an all too common experience for people. But I do know that in one of Dr.Mike’s videos he does actually call this out. He had a patient where other doctors had dismissed all their health concerns because of the patient’s weight saying it was because they were obese. But Dr. Mike was the first one to get him properly checked out and he turned out to be something incredibly serious and had nothing to do with the patient’s weight.

[@zorbl8463]

Also, some health conditions actually cause you to be overweight even when leading a healthy lifestyle

[@aki20]

@@zorbl8463 exactly!

[@ryanmahrenholz3944]

I understand where you’re coming from and I agree that there are cases where a doctor hyper focuses on the obesity when there are other things going on. However, what I feel that you’re missing is that a doctor will look at all potential causes of symptoms, and if there is a treatment that can overlap and help multiple things at once, which is particularly the case with obesity/losing weight, they will prioritize it over other treatments because there’s a likelihood that it will positively affect the symptom you are coming to them for, it will increase your overall quality of life, AND last but not least, even if it doesn’t change the target symptom, it makes you healthier and safer for further treatments such as medication or surgery and can also make identifying the root cause of the symptom easier. So I’m sure it’s frustrating to always hear about your weight, but the reason doctors hyperfocus on it is because it’s truly so far reaching within the human body and can snowball into so many other health issues that on the surface may not seem related that it is ONLY a positive thing to focus on and will move you forward in one way or another.

[@burntcoolantproductions8607]

He was unbelievably patient and courteous while reading utterly asinine and ridiculous comments criticizing his work and his advice.

[@brattneyrose5652]

"Obesity puts you at a higher risk for certain diseases." That's not fatphobia. That's medicine.

[@sportdoge1]

@Give me Idea about Names! natural selection

[@JellyAntz]

​@@sportdoge1 that's dark but sadly true if they don't help themselves after being given advice

[@MrJonezy541]

Feelings over science, it's the 2020 way.

[@user-cu1so2wf2g]

OH NO! I'm fat so you can't mention anything related to it! I'm not unhealthy because I'm fat! My knees ain't painful because my wight! How do you dare to tell me to loose weight to help my knee pain? You are Soo fatphobic!!!!

[@sexysadie2901]

@@MrJonezy541 It's like being back in the Middle Ages.

[@lukeflaherty4806]

I swear if he didn’t warn people about obesity the same people would claim that he’s not doing his job properly

[@binabaneen8741]

Periodt 😂

[@bethykennedy8662]

It's considered medically negligent not to inform people of a condition that is affecting their health

[@VictorDude98]

If he didn't tell people to try to be healthy I wouldn't listen to his advice actually

[@jadebethj4807]

Exactly. There's no way to win with people.

[@bleechrcreechrr]

No they wouldn't. The people complaining are "fat acceptance" people. They're fat and don't want to be told it's unhealthy.

[@j-lew]

It truly bothers me that, according to these kinds of people, if you are at all concerned with your physical fitness, then you are fat phobic. I've actually heard someone say that if you are a person that *isn't fat* then you're fat phobic. This is just insane to me.

[@umburon]

The same people that say if you're fat and are losing weight on purpose you're fatfobic.

[@cubicinfinity2]

This sounds like saying if you're white then you're racist. (Most people don't think like this, but there are some out there.)

[@Replayeble]

It's because they know they're the problem, but changing that is too difficult, so they blame it on everything and everyone else.

[@notchpoodles5864]

As a queer person, that’s basically saying that if you’re not queer then you’re queerphobic (I️ was going to say the same thing about race but I’m white so I️ have no place bringing POC’s struggles in society into this (genuine)). Like that kind of cognitive dissonance or delusion or what have you is absolutely mind boggling to me

[@winterwithawhyknudsen5166]

One time someone said that if someone goes to the gym for their appearance they’re fatphobic

[@jamesgadd8440]

Dr. Mike, this may be an old video, but it's my first time seeing it. I used to weigh over 400 lbs. Im now down to just over 200 lbs. I have personally dealt with fat phobic people, and I've also had to come to terms with the dangers of being so big. You're an amazing educator, and I have never once seen anything that comes close to fat phobia or hate. Keep rocking, brother.

[@TheSaxAppeal]

There's a difference between: -you are less worthy because you're overweight -being extremely overweight isn't healthy And people seem to forget that

[@P1ranh4]

That step to self worth comes from them, not the doctor. They've seen the pattern so often they get easily triggered. Mike's exactly right that they come from a place of pain.

[@CoCo1989]

💯

[@abdulrahmanabuarqoub4163]

Small, Emily proof?

[@RizzRoss9001]

@Small, Emily You had me at the first half. You do need some proof

[@nazul9502]

@Small, Emily well you better not assume, bc i'd say that with no bad intentions

[@sofirichof]

This whole video is basically “I’m not mad... just disappointed” deservingly

[@Crurned]

@@hetvi865 It is refreshingly consistent, as a healthy debate should be, backed by facts and knowledge instead of emotions.

[@gergelyfruttus5058]

As someone slightly overweight (84kg at 180cm height) I whole heartadly agree with Doctor Mike. We have to realise how great of a man Dr. Mike really is. Love from Hungary

[@NasuNanu]

No matter who you are you’ll always be criticized when you become popular enough

[@warriorcatkitty]

yep.

[@Sly-Moose]

"He's talked about obesity." I'm sorry, I didn't know saying the word obese was suddenly banned.

[@Sir_Jordan2032]

Redditor took that personally

[@luisazambrano1091]

Apparently it is... and even Registered Dietitians (the ones who are anti diet, and healthy at all sizes, etc) don't say it because they might offend someone. So ridicoulous.

[@Rinssi_from_Finland]

You need to update your info.

[@tvaholicsquidney]

yeah apparently in today's society you can't say a single thing just in case you offend someone, I corrected someone on a youtube comment and I got someone trying to bully me because they didn't like me telling someone that they was in correct even though I gave an example of why this person was incorrect, the original person never responded back to me but this bully did

[@Sly-Moose]

@@tvaholicsquidney This is stupid. People these days are too sensitive.

[@elle_aye112]

"Obese" is a medical term, not hate speech. People really need to realize this

[@_worldwide_shoulders_3974]

Periodt💅🏻. Since in this generation the medical term “Obese” is being used to fat shame others and it just really needs to stop.

[@chazking8137]

@@_worldwide_shoulders_3974 agreed. Idiots thinking "obese" is some people using it to shame when medically that's exactly what they are. It's like telling people "So and so have autism" when that certain person DOES have autism. Is it hate speech? Don't think so.

[@pmfreekick8333]

@@_worldwide_shoulders_3974 How can be "obese" to used to fat shame somebody?

[@luc5547]

@@pmfreekick8333 when a medical professional uses the term "obese" to describe a patient's weight that's not fat-shaming. but it can be when people who aren't doctors and don't know what they're talking about use it to bully someone. i don't know whether you've ever seen comments under posts calling people "obese," but oftentimes those people are only slightly overweight and either way, some random kid making such a comment under someone's post is extremely insensitive. bottom line, i think what she's trying to say is: a medical professional saying it during a check up is very different than kids bullying each other on social media.

[@pmfreekick8333]

@@luc5547 Im not from US and im not common with your fat shaming problem but now I get it thanks

[@Aadams700]

As someone struggling with weight the way you talked in this video made things much easier to understand. I wish more doctors took an approach like you do

[@bringbackbomber7io110]

Why do some people act like having a high amount of fat isn't a detriment to your health? He just wants people to be healthy.

[@consultantadanemarca2132]

Because of political correctness. I am fat, I don't like it, but I do not mind if someone points it out. If there is someone who says that fat is healthy....get your facts in order. I don't sleep well, I can not move well, i get tired very quickly and I am "just" 10-12 kg overweight. In some more years doctors won't be allowed to tell you that you have cancer, because it will hurt your feelings.

[@nmoomoo]

Consultanta Danemarca not just being pc but because of the fat-shaming that can come with it, even from doctors

[@Lindseyisloony]

It's because some people only achieve body positivity through denial. That is the #1 reason right there. A lot of fat people are completely aware of the very real health risks that come with being over weight and for some of them that makes it really hard not go through life hating that extra weight. Some fat people want so badly to feel good about their bodies that they strive for body positivity in the most mentally (and physically) unhealthy way possible, which is denial. This denial is a process that usually starts by looking for other fat people who have already achieved some level of body positivity. They observe these people and weed out the ones that take the "body positive while working to be healthier" approach because having to address the health aspect gets in the way of the goal. They then start focusing on fellow fat people who adamantly insist that they are perfectly healthy and who tend to cite bogus medical articles as their justification. Body positivity without denial DOES exist but only when people have psychologically healthy reasons behind it. People who just want to be told that they aren't actually unhealthy so that they can feel good about what they see in the mirror are the people who throw around "fatphobic" and insist that anybody who claims to care about their health is a liar who just hates fat people. Their friends and family can have been expressing concern for their health for years but as soon as they achieve unhealthy "body positivity" through denial they suddenly accuse those friends and family of just hating fat people. It's a really big problem that's becoming more and more common as more and more false information is spread. It's very unfortunate that this problem has also started to fuel the misconception that all fat people are in denial and just don't care about their health when that's not true at all.

[@jaydeo7850]

My friend has already had a heart attack, but I'm scared to tell him to eat better because he'll think I'm judging him. I live in obese state so I'm actually seen as pretentious for caring about my own health in the first place.

@@consultantadanemarca2132 that has nothing to do with political correctness. they just are feeling shitty about their size in society and the body positive movement is an excuse to give up and not try anymore and since it has gotten so much popularity they stay reinforced with their believes. no political supports obesity. this isn't political. just idiots who don't want to admit they need help or feel like it won't change how other people see them.

[@elizabethbang1367]

I would never see him as a fatphobic person. He seems like a very caring person.

[@rubendiaz247]

He also looks like he used to be fat so he’s get experience probably

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

Same

[@borisquince6302]

I really don't think he is fatphobic, Mike is a nice guy

[@Pharry_]

Yea my boy Mikey is just trying to help out the homies.

[@anb5203]

yeah I 100% agree he's so caring and he never said something bad and about the bypass well he was looking at a post and then he said some facts

[@mcjester1523]

A doctor gives good health advice, and get labelled fat phobic. Wtf is happening in our world

[@joelwhite7098]

The problem is that it's incorrect advice being given with someone in a doctor's coat on.

[@carissa8949]

@@joelwhite7098what advice is incorrect? Doctors talk to their patient and always try to find the best way they can to help their patients live a long healthy life

[@MorganKing95]

​@@carissa8949 They infantilize their patients, and what you're describing is pure paternalism

[@UniversusVasator]

I broke all my bones and my doctor told me to rest?!?!?!?!? My doctor is so brokenbonephobic!

[@ohno3358]

Doctor: *does his job* Redittor: and i took that personally

[@Bigqueefofficial]

👍

[@ajinkyatarodekar9099]

Also, "I didn't watch his videos, so I don't know much." These people dishearten me.

[@Pastelleraisthebestytchannel]

Yeeeeeuuuuuup

[@enlightendbel]

@John Tremblay the annoying thing these days is that the person making that comment isn't even certain to be overweight. PC culture and SJWs have this tendency to white knight "minority" groups because it makes them feel better about themselves, not because it's a subject that affects them and they feel they need to speak out, no, it's because they want attention and that's the way they found they can get it. Case in point, Doctor Mike felt he had to make a video about these allegations giving that shmuck the attention they were looking for.

[@themodernblonde6249]

Lol

[@Snackery24]

“I’ve never watched his videos” Proceeds to defame and discredit him.

[@GarnetsWeb]

Right. The world gets dumber by the day.

[@Jaros]

Tbf that point was specifically that they know he did videos about certain diets but hasn't watched those so can't comment on them, not that they've never seen his videos full stop.

[@sarahamaris5383]

Jessica right but it’s basically an irrelevant statement and makes their argument weaker lol

[@real_lampcap]

Literally. Like wtf. You can't even say anything if you've never watched.

[@zoev2051]

@@sarahamaris5383 Not really, they conceded that they didn't know his stance on a particular topic. Keto, IF, etc. are all diets which that subreddit - a subreddit for many people recovering from eating disorders - was against. The fact that he tried these diets is a supporting point in the post because it can be triggering for people recovering from eating disorders, many of whom would hope that a doctor wouldn't advertise them. I'm not taking a stance against Doctor Mike, but the feelings the poster had were valid considering the location of the post and the mention of those videos didn't weaken the argument at all.

[@hamishpaterson2413]

Dr Mike talks sense and the truth, from a medical and logical perspective. Some people don’t like hearing the truth! BMI is a dangerous measurement tool but is sadly quoted all to often.

[@trabbit2332]

Imagine wanting what is better for people and then getting hate for that.

[@MorganKing95]

Paternalism and infantilization are not desirable practices

[@Daviddd8892]

​@@MorganKing95okay, incel.

[@whatisgoingon505]

@@MorganKing95explain?

[@ahnstykes9851]

as a med student who was overweight once, it actually hurts me to see that everyone thinks doctors are fatphobic

[@kingmuizz708]

Exactly the same here,I was chubby and I started to lose weight and felt a million times better. I'm in my second year of med school too!

[@Yourstrulyamy1]

People are hurt and insecure that's why. Just a bunch of snowflakes who expect the world to change for them and do better rather then being THE change and doing better for yourself and the people around you.

[@sany678]

Ikr.I feel majority of people are fat cuz they are lazy, and they just shift blame on others. Btw I'm lazy and overweight but I know it's cuz of me not cuz humanity invented fried chicken and potao chips LMFAO

[@8LyJu8]

Besides the long term effects of not having a proper diet

[@Claudia-hr5ei]

I'm fat and there are fatphobic doctors out there but I don't feel they are in the majority. If I go to the doctor and speak about something that could very well be related to my weight I'm totally fine with them bringing it up or if I go to a checkup. I mean the whole point of the checkup is to talk about my overall condition. But I don't want to talk about my weight when I'm there with something acute that is not related to my weight when I know the doctor already. So if I'm there because I have an infected wound I don't want an assessment of my weight but if I'm at the gyno and they tell me I have high blood pressure than yeah absolutely do, that's the doctor's job. Just show a little compassion. So I don't get this criticism here either because as an obese person I never felt doctor Mike being fatphobic. I also don't get what's wrong with intermittent fasting. It's not for every one but for some people it works incredibly well to manage their calorie intake.

[@luckypichuwu]

Fat shaming is laughing at someone for being fat Doctors help people when they are overweight

[@PatrickMcCawFitnessOfficial]

Yeah. There's a clear difference between "Laughing at fat people" and "Suggesting a different life style".

[@laurarossi8678]

EXACTLY! 💜💜💜

[@phyllishahart6111]

Exactly

[@andythierry5402]

Yes although that’s not what they said. I wholeheartedly disagree with what they said but they used the term fat phobic not fat shaming. The difference is that fat phobic is the notion that one fears fat people so to them they shouldn’t be a thing, i can see why this vision could be attributed to health professionals as doctors would normally never advise one to be overweight or stay overweight for obvious health reasons but i mean that’s the point of their profession, no one should blame them for promoting a healthy lifestyle with healthy life goals and them doing so doesn’t mean they are judgemental either so their stance on the matter is just stupid to me.

[@onlyf676]

@@PatrickMcCawFitnessOfficial exactly lol

[@Valdez591]

We are in the me too movement. Dr. Mike is the best. 👏🏽

[@matthewskids3986]

I'm an overweight girl because I am twelve years old but I weigh 188 pounds, right now I'm trying to eat less but it turns out that for the most part I'm overweight because i have mental health issues, and I'm sad about it because it is like REALLY HARD TO LOSE WEIGHT!!! So really please pray for me (Ruby) and thank you Doctor Mike for all your videos 😁

[@stickthelanding4785]

He’s a doctor telling us to be healthy is literally his job and he cares for us.

[@Hgvdiggs2725]

Exactly

[@yakuzzi35]

He is a loving God, but not forgiving

[@darthdicnbalz]

You'd think that would be obvious.

[@Torns]

literally

[@Benjamin-1776]

@@yakuzzi35 Excuse you?

[@-roxanna9216]

There's a difference between doctors talking about how being overweight can harm your health in a medical way, than someone who is prejudiced against big people.

[@ipsharoy7398]

Yes

[@satan9487]

people need to understand this.

[@raheeqsuhaib299]

Yup! And hey Armyy✨💜👋🏻

[@theylovemyaesthetic]

Exactly!!! Them ppl either paranoiac or just strongly uncultured and ignorant about the subject. Hes a doctor ffs

[@Yetaxa]

Not to the 'health at every size' crowd Who refuse to believe that weight can in fact have a direct impact on their health

[@Grace12811]

I’m so glad there are still some genuinely good doctors out there😊

[@sunshinedaydream147]

I’ve been overweight my whole life and I’ve never met or seen a dr with this much compassion toward commenting on overweight/obese people. He’s working to educate so we are comfortable to come to physicians for help. Thank you Dr. Mike❤ working to break all medical stigmas

[@emilyb3875]

What is fat shaming: “if you’re fat and happy you are a TERRIBLE INFLUENCE and you should be MISERABLE and hide from social media until you lose weight” What is not fat shaming: “Having an obese/morbidly obese BMI has some health risks, and everyone should care about their nutrition”

[@finleybriggs-webb4158]

I think the issue is that the parameters for "obese" are really vague, and BMI doesn't take anything but height and weight into account. For example I am technically considered obese, but I am a size 10 and have perfect blood pressure and am considered extremely healthy by the doctor I go to. Obese doesn't necessarily mean unhealthy, but it can in some cases.

[@guillemmoreno5522]

@@finleybriggs-webb4158 Then you're not obese.

[@nt78stonewobble]

@@finleybriggs-webb4158 BMI is and always has been an approximation... a rule of thumb... If the BMI gives a warning sign and you're not eg. muscular, you go have a talk with your doctor about it, who then takes that more comprehensive look at your weight and overall health and then if you're in good health as you, they'll probably tell you not to worry about it.

[@jaisotheunfathomablybased7135]

@@finleybriggs-webb4158 he said in the video that it takes more than just looking at the number on a scale but the person as well

[@aparna2701]

@@finleybriggs-webb4158 BMI fails to be accurate mostly only in people who have a lot of muscle mass. If you're 400lbs and you're not a powerlifter or something, then BMI obviously is right when it says you're morbidly obese.

[@corbinh1477]

He is a doctor. he just wants the best life for his patients.

[@kindnessisalie5411]

ikr like wtf. Being obese is clearly unhealthy and as a doctor, he needs to treat and advise people to be more healthy. Hes not fatphobic, he just wants the best for others. Yet egotistical people on the internet thinks they are smarter than a doctor

[@glotslinget2528]

He said this in the video so...

[@SkyBooFast]

@@kindnessisalie5411 yup being fat is unhealthy, when I was fat fat, i could'nt even get up, my knee hurts, my chest feels tight sometimes, even though i am still fat today, but its better than before and I can see the changes straight away.

[@marshalravello]

@@SkyBooFast nice bro/sis! keep it up

[@yousifyounan6579]

Day phobia is not real, it's just people that don't want to lose weight. Any people that believe in fat phobia, can you please explain to me why?

[@NashTheInsomniac]

nah, cause nothing pisses me off more than somebody tryna tell someone who has SPENT years of their life studying something that they are wrong.

[@kristincrisher7963]

I am overweight and recently motivated to do something about it. It can be a difficult subject if you aren't in a place to hear or talk about the issue. That doesn't make the person discussing it fatphobic. I appreciate Dr. Mike and his open and honest conversation on all topics. I wish more doctors practiced medicine like him.

[@LabRynthisist]

Imagine calling a DOCTOR FATPHOBIC cause he promotes HEALTHY lifestyle.

[@jacob1931]

Ikr

[@kathlens182]

Exactly my thought!

[@haydenbrayton]

Im just picturing these reddit losers fuming behind a computer

[@rosealbert7480]

I hear you, but just to play devils advocate, a lot of fat people hear this again and again from people who don’t know anything about their lifestyle. I just think there’s a possibility that this person just took it personally because maybe they’ve heard it before from people who aren’t actually knowledgeable and since he’s not their doctor, they felt like he made blanket statements (which may or may not be true, I haven’t seen many of his lifestyle type videos). Like I said, just playing devils advocate

[@juanmanuelmoramontes3883]

@@rosealbert7480 Well, lemme tell you he's only suggested healthy diets/alimentation, nothing related with "skinny" or "fit" I'm sorry, if I sound rude, but even if it were like u say, it doesn't give those people the right to be so butthurt.

[@12345themadguy]

Its almost like he is a doctor and knows that being overweight is bad for health, crazy

[@gabrieldiezdiez8650]

people be like: i have not fucking studies but surely i now more about health than a doctor

[@nickbyrwa9188]

Gabriel Díez Díez “he posted about this but even tho i never watched it im still gonna judge him for it”

[@2silver144]

ikr crazy dude

[@bruhmoment-bo1mb]

Yeah bro, it almost like, he has like, a degree or something dude, like, don't you know that, like, Facebook is better than, like, doctors and scientists dude? Like, bro is so dumb to like, study to help people and like, better their lifes dude.

[@caleyholland7601]

Nick Byrwa yeah, why would anyone do that? (not saying you did btw)

[@huswsimonbla]

"I have never watched him" yet goes on to judge him.. typical

[@_d_a_n_c_e_]

say it with me now, HELPING PEOPLE LOSE WEIGHT ISNT FATPHIBIC even more so if youre a DOCTOR where its his JOB to help people live a happy AND HEALTHY life

[@EmilyBemilyBop]

“He talks about watching what you eat” um yes because he’s............. a doctor.....

[@MaxWoudenberg]

Kinda feels like the people who would complain about wearing a mask :P

[@MrAlberonen]

Max lol yes

[@StutterinSeuss]

Apparently being reminded to put down the fork offends some people.

[@har1997]

Lmao exactly...the haters are so weird

[@TheyCalledMeT]

you don't need to be a doctor to say that any person on this freakn earth should have this thoughts .. ofc you can poison yourself with realy bad nutrition .. i.e. daily fast food, excessive calories and sugar .. a galon of lemonade a day .. and so on

[@eviegarciaaa]

if i went to my local doctor because i was morbidly obese and they said “no don’t worry about it you’re beautiful” i would be very concerned

[@stansman5461]

Probably because it's beneficial as a business to have people be obese and then come with much more problems. Although it's scummy

[@kingvincentarchcravenxiii1141]

Are you holding a knife?

[@Jaminux]

obese people can still look beautiful, so i really hope you're not implying that they're ugly. however, i agree that a doctor shouldn't dismiss problems that are very obviously there, especially if a patient comes in for help with said problem edit: PLEASE stop replying to this, it's a year old and i won't respond anymore, go do something better than talk to a brick wall

[@xqy4888]

@@Jaminux if you are obese, go do some sports and eat healthy stuff. the results will come with time. also, if you think that being obese is a normal thing then you are an absolute, uneducated, misleading, disgrace to humanity.

[@pennyw2226]

Sabih Shahid most doctors don’t care about the money, they just want to help people.

[@fadedillusions867]

People need to learn what a phobia actually is.

[@Cursedleftfoot]

'Facts don't care about your emotions'

[@zanderhernandez2030]

People are ACTUALLY offended of a goddamn doctor doing his job 💀

[@anntran9840]

he's giving us advice FOR FREE and these people still have the audacity to say that he's fatphobic-

[@jotakyininoo2758]

That’s how it be with these people

[@Lucivius27]

Yeah let them die quickly.

[@0u70fSync]

well... when we have the president attacking Dr Fauci.

[@brightestmoments101]

I am honestly perplexed!

[@humanatee6639]

Calling someone “morbidly obese” means “you should lose some weight for your health”, not “haha ur fat!”.

[@demi0758]

I love this because this actually shows how people psychologically respond to things they do not want to hear...

[@Northflowo]

Especially when it's coming from a MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL Like i get that people could get upset if some random person or even a family member with no medical knowledge called them that, but a doctor??? binch that's a medical term not a slur

[@Nick07900]

I think people are just in denial that is unhealthy. You wouldn't get mad at a doctor for telling you that any other disease is unhealthy. Then again, it's just how our brain's are wired, you can't blame them.

[@SuperKing604]

True it can be both also and i get people feeling put down by it but truth is needed especially from a doctor

[@ayoayo1044]

@@Nick07900 ive seen so many people upset about it and in denial and its just mind boggling

[@matthewdethlefson586]

I have new found respect for this doctor. He didn't back away or apologize. He stuck to his guns in what he believes. Good for him. It's not easy to stick to what you believe in especially today where you can be so easily labeled as a bad person.

[@bugzpudding]

remember constructive criticism > destructive criticism

[@douglasguzman2622]

The man is a doctor, of course he’s gonna promote healthy lifestyle and eating habits . It’s not fatphobic to say being overweight has health risks.

[@noahmaruschak5823]

As someone who is fat and dieting I completely agree with him.

[@samiraansari5686]

Hmmm...I agree, but they do have a point that some of the diets he has tried out here are quite extreme and often lead to people developing eating disorders. Something like keto, for example, ist often practiced by people who don‘t understand the risks in unsafe ways and his videos did not really deal with that as much as they could have. So I can see the angle of: Maybe a popular KZbin doctor shouldn’t be trying these because people will carelessly imitate him. Of course that doesn‘t mean he‘s fatphobic and I understand why he‘s done these videos- I just fear that they might do more harm than good.

[@otakutrash-zp7vs]

@@samiraansari5686 hes not promoting those diets he dose them because people are curious and ask him to smh

[@latisamedic7303]

Noah Maruschak sane I’ve gotten big and I know it’s unhealthy people need to get the stick out of their asses he’s not fatphobic for calling obese unhealthy as it is

[@latisamedic7303]

otakutrash13 14 exactly he does it to inform not promote

[@BlitzCity10k]

People are literally upset at him for encouraging people to be healthy...🤦🏾‍♂️

[@nottweet]

that's America for ya

[@ezzdudley1584]

So true people want to not be told there wrong most of the time. Edit: I thought I saw a mistake it wasn’t

[@juliawalker139]

Yes sir

[@CyberCy2]

R/fatlogic

[@creatiwitty5817]

No wonder so much of America's population is obese

[@randomyoutubecommentersecu7639]

BMI has a big issue though: It does not account for bone density, fluids or muscle mass. If i am 1.76 m and weigh 80kg, but most of that is muscle i still fall under the slight obese category, yet my only fat is around the stomach area and most of my muscle groups are well defined and developed. BMI is not everything doctor. I really liked that you pointed out that the BMI is not everything and said that our current physical health and BMI do not always corelate. Only issue with having abdominal muscles worked but not a six pack is the nutrition. You really have to cut out on the calories and sweets to really see it and that is not for everyone. Everyone should exercise though. Cycling, walking, calisthenics, weight lifting. Keep in shape and healthy to live a longer life than you would have otherwise. You raise your chances of having a well worked and maintained immune system and a longer life. Too much muscle can also be detrimental. I remember some powerlifter level individuals having to sleep with masks that help them with oxygenating their organs in case they end up short of breath at portions of their sleep.

[@ubelmensch]

Honestly, I do not have your patience and angelic disposition to deal with this kind of "commentary" in a polite manner. It's really admirable

[@user-nz6ho5si5h]

I lost 40 lbs on keto, thank you mike for your video covering it. I do understand the criticism on doing surgery, it's invasive and often will cause complications compared to diet and exercise method but I'm sure you are taking that in mind while reading the people it has helped, and benefits to it.

[@komilkhatamov1251]

Imagine studying for 8+ years then have to respond to people like this🤦‍♂️

[@llPHAzERll1]

Way longer than that, but I agree haha

[@bg5827]

Agree. Most adults can’t have deep meaningful conversations with toddlers and most people encounter in the world have not matured in terms of emotions or intellect past that of a 16 yr old.

[@zammymynakersnackstbmoth]

I know!!! My 3 year old nephew is smarter than the people saying these ridiculous things. He legit really is. His comprehension level would have him wanna smack these ppl 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@belbarcelos9264]

He was so polite in his response, I would’ve lost my patience in the first line. “He also overall talks about obesity and watching what you eat” like mf, do you know a doctor that doesn’t????

[@user-xl6bm1xz3i]

We actually study even longer that and trust me, it takes ALOT of patience to not pop veins when "woke tumblry" shows up.

[@LillySty]

I feel like there is a point in this that wasn‘t quite clear enough: He doesn‘t want you to lose weight because you‘re fat. He wants you to lose weight because the risks for certain health problems are so much higher if you‘re obese. Yes, you can be obese and live a healthy lifestyle, you can exercise, eat well, take good care of your body. But being at a healthy weight (not „skinny“, healthy.) still lowers certain health risks.

[@snigdhaprakash6485]

Exactly thank you ♥️♥️

[@BrianaLynn7]

nobody cares if you're healthy though, just SKINNY. Thats why they take one look at you and judge you. THey don't ask what you eat and determine if its healthy. They just want you SMALLER.

[@justsomestuff1513]

@@BrianaLynn7 but that's not Dr. Mike. We are talking about him here but you are right for other people.

[@jaz1756]

Yes. I wish Dr Mike emphasised this more

[@avoicecallingout7487]

Yes! And also you can be fat (according to your own standards, like not as skinny as you wish to be or whatever fat means for each indivudual), and doctors actually consider you to fall within a healthy weight. They would never tell you to lose weight in these kinds of situations.

[@simplydbesttt]

the fact that this video is nesessary is plain wild

[@anthonyfalteisek688]

I don't see Dr. Mike being fatphobic. I will say I have been to doctors that completely disregard the reason I came to the doctor's office only to hammer on about weight. Saw one about a ringworm infection and he just went on about weight this and that, when I had no prior relationship with him and I had not had any major changes since last time I was at a doctor, so it felt unwarranted. For years I avoided the doctor because I knew the conversation would turn into what I perceived as shame and not care. My current doctor is great! She talked to me about risks, tested me for common issues, pointed me to some programs, had me talk to a sleep Dr. and a nutritionist and voila I'm down ~100 lbs and have kept it off for about a year now. This conversation needs to happen, but trust should first be established. I'm still on a weight loss journey, but weight is only a passing mention in doctor consultations...

[@hivavlogs3255]

Bruh, he’s a doctor. It’s his job to teach people to be healthy

[@senza4591]

Bruh that fake check lmao But yeah i agree

[@mihailnikolovski]

The comment checks out to the actual good comment section section

[@BlueScreenOfDeathPL]

They don’t want people to die - They are deathphobic! But seriously, if you don’t trust doctors ask them for background. Ask them why they think something is a problem and discuss it. People who want to be always reassured will never develop and it applies to every “internet truth”.

[@monkelove5725]

arham_ hahah yeah that fake check

[@tessajones9393]

That's not true. For example they're not trained in nutrition which is massive for our health

[@aristo1915]

He's not fatphobic, he's a doctor.

[@danate3849]

Doctor isn't an adjective.

[@two67gh]

@@danate3849 it can be

[@danate3849]

@@two67gh No it can't. "I'm so doctor!", it just doesn't work.

[@halycon4923]

@@danate3849 Doctor is a verb and a noun. This post uses it as a noun. English lessons 101.

[@danate3849]

@@halycon4923 I am not paying for this.

[@JimboTheCrackSmoka]

"Only one doctor hasn't mentioned losing weight to me"... At this point they're just plain ignorant. If EVERY doctor is telling you this, then CLEARLY it's a sign.

[@Hypestrike1]

In the end, what matters more: sparing people's insecurities or saving their lives?

[@yoda4269]

When he doesn't say pee-woop, you know it's serious. But when he doesn't even smile you know it's really really serious :(

[@jeff4762]

He hasn't been saying it for a few videos now..

[@urafaget5202]

@@jeff4762 Literally last video bruh

[@eatingdreams2075]

It’s disgusting how people treat him, he only means well for others and yet he had to make this video. Show more love please.

[@jeff4762]

@@urafaget5202 I meant theres been several videos in the past where he didnt say it.

[@Tiffany-de9wo]

"watching what you eat" is not fatphobic. THAT IS LIFE ADVICE. Édit: mom I’m famous.

[@bluesoul1260]

@z z they think it's just about appearance and letting themselves indulge in the bad eating habits is loving themselves bc it makes them feel good. I think the "body positivity" thing is actually just abt appearance bc the hourglass skinny body is what women are pressured to achieve. Like that's the reason for the mouvement. It's bc of the pressure society puts onto people to achieve the desired body or "body goals" and it's talking abt appearance. Loving yourself genuinely imo is taking good care of yourself, eating what's best for you, getting exercise and sleep and just listening to your body's needs in general. Not just doing what makes you feel good just to then have your excuse being body positivity

[@arianamarasco2158]

“When skating, use helmet” is so concussion-phobic it makes me want to throw out 🤢

[@rango962]

I'm kinda chunky. And I try to do it but if I see a pringels can it is gone in 10 minutes. I really need to stop buying them

[@Tiffany-de9wo]

@@rango962 yes! Just don't buy unnecessary snacks! If you don't have it in your house then you wont eat it!

[@rango962]

@@Tiffany-de9wo I know that. I jsut can't control myself. I swapped all my drinks with water but I just can't resist does nasty little cans of hot and spicy pringels. They are like the one ring. I dotn want it, I don't need it but I don't want to stop. However, I'm starting to do some sports, push ups and jogging to lsoe a bit of weight. Becuase not buying pringels is like not buying alcohol for and heavy alcoholic

[@TheSilverwolf97]

The one that picked my interest more is the comment about doctors mentioning your weight on a medical checkout. I mean what do you expect! it's not like a doctor approached you on the street to say you're fat, you came to the doctor to ask what is wrong with you AND YOU PAID FOR IT!. It's like going to a restaurant, paying for the meal and then the restaurant ghosts you and never give you your meal, it would be stealing if the doctor didn't say what your health issues are.

[@nataliehelton7796]

Those people who said that about Dr.Mike are Jerks because Dr.Mike is a nice guy and he is so smart it's ridiculous,and the fact that he smiled the whole is amazing!

[@anjaliawasthi5776]

There's a difference between being "fatphobic" & being "concern about patient's health"(physically & mentally)

[@MatthewMilton]

Mike should I quit youtube my friends keep making fun of me for it

[@goldenrosepetals5026]

@@MatthewMilton then that means they aren't your friends

[@xlivegeneration2681]

Matt Milton no keep going you already have a large viewership and at least make a video before you quit

[@shinthia1552]

Matt Milton you shouldn’t give up

[@churchillwang4269]

Matt Milton Bruh these people don’t deserve to have you as a friend if that’s the case

[@GraceReport]

It's really disturbing that someone would call you fatphobic for encouraging people to watch what they eat (i.e. eat healthily).

[@CrkdCrayzirr]

That’s what I’m sauong

[@Adaptzite]

If you call people “fatphobic” your the real problem

[@DionStephenOn]

As someone who is obese, i totally agree with your standpoint. I see doctors as helpers. That's why i want to be in the medical field. Fatphobia is different than helping people

[@zorahoffish2610]

Wow. This was incredibly based and I seriously believe that you're doing some insanely remarkable work here, Doc. My dad was obese for a long time. What has been helping him remarkably is a keto diet and working out, and it's helped him sleep better. He doesn't suffer from insomnia and sleep apnea in the way he used to anymore. He's the healthiest and happiest I've ever seen him. My stepmom is incredible with natural and holistic health matters and she is the healthiest person I know. She has changed my dad's life for the better and I cannot thank her enough. This all goes to say that keto isn't for everyone! And that's okay. Just in my dads experience, he's gained back so many years of his life. Overall, I'm sharing this story because it proves that people are different and different things work for different people. And as for Mike, I appreciate that you are as unbiased as you are because that is so incredibly hard to do these days without potentially receiving backlash.

[@aqilhizam4073]

“He’s fat phobic because he said ‘watch what you eat’” THEN WHAT DO YOU WANT HIM TO SAY, “eat whatever you want and don’t care about your cholesterol, sugar levels and others”???

[@Skytho]

yes, because that hurts the guilty brain that wants to live in blissful ignorance.

[@Violettahh]

Right

[@bennypika3575]

"eat whatever you want and die whenever you want"

[@ovrdedge821]

Idk why i laughed so hard at this 😂😂

[@NathanielSnider1017]

If they want to die a slow, painful death and refuse all doctoral help just let them

[@jk-nz9bq]

"hes fatphobic because he recommends healthy eating" like what

[@danielhu6485]

So he should obviously start recommending unhealthy eating so he can stop being fatphobic XD

[@mitztrick]

That’s gen z for ya surprise they didn’t cancel him

[@ghost_cities]

marcus The poster and commenters are millennials.

[@puffeyfish3860]

Me in my head "Ok Karen/Susan."

[@vesibrooker5309]

Right

[@cavaebi7890]

Fatphobia isnt a real thing. Im not afraid of fat people.

[@terminator_x.24]

Yeah , but i'm disgusted and repelled by land whales They're even smelly af

[@RainRemnant]

These are the woke tiktok-ers who shake their fat for views and yelling being fat is healthy and beautiful, blaming skinny people for being fat phobic. Can't take them seriously, sad you had to address that really

[@jadeoreo]

Doctor: being obese/morbidly obese is proven to be very unhealthy. Person on reddit: he's fatphobic!!

[@Violettahh]

😂

[@Prodawg]

More evidence that reddit is for morons

[@jimothyjimmz8372]

Prodawg I often go on reddit so this is my response to your comment: yes, definitely.

[@penyu1913]

while the culture of looking down on others while having opinion is prominent jere pn youtube doctor mike here just chillin

[@sanadima788]

Literallt

[@QwerAsdf-vs8pz]

Doctors telling you things you don’t want to hear because they’re true, doesn’t make them fat-phobic, it just makes you, health-phobic.

[@Probly]

Oh it all makes sense now, she’s fat and she doesn’t like to admit it or admit that it impacts her health. What a moron honestly

[@QwerAsdf-vs8pz]

Probly Not: I don’t think calling people morons is gonna help the situation. They’re not a moron, they’re emotional, being emotional means you make mistakes, but making mistakes doesn’t make you a moron.

[@RyushiroK]

makes them fat-centric rather. Anything said that mentions the unhealthiness of being overweight is wholly discarded, even if it's from dozens of renowned physicians, doctors, nutritionists, etc. Anything said that says being overweight is fine and healthy is instantly accepted, even if it's from the random homeless person around the corner. And then they use the random person's quotes to negate the doctors' research, since those two have obviously equal value as truth. (sarcasm)

[@QwerAsdf-vs8pz]

Vanesa: Right I agree with you, but pointing that out, isn’t something that will lessen the tension surrounding the issue, in fact, it’ll probably amplify it. I like Dr.Mike’s approach, he understands that where these people are coming from is a place of pain, and yet he acknowledges the fact that what they themselves are doing, is only causing more pain.

[@ifyouwantoreplyjustclickth5063]

Just insecure

[@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32]

If my doctor was not "fatphobic" I would not trust them as a doctor.

[@BOMISpirit]

There are a lot of people who have trauma around their weight and especially so in the context of attempting to seek help for it. I have been shamed and dismissed by many doctors when attempting to address my own weight. I don't condone the post this person made, but I get the feeling they have been shamed and probably not helped by the medical community. Sometimes, there is a disconnect between the emotional impact of this trauma when a doctor says "eat right" or whatever. For some people they've tried it all to no avail and I think there could be some benefit from doctors having more sensitivity training around this topic when addressing patients directly, and utilizing more comprehensive programs that address emotional impacts and trauma that affect someone's weight loss journey...the medical approach isn't always enough. One specific treatment or diet won't work for everyone, and it's not always someones fault if they can't lose weight. I do think doctors can be fixated on that last one...it must not work because you didn't do it right mentality. Maybe it didn't work because their weight loss journey requires something that wasn't previously considered. That being said I love Dr. Mike and I'm sure receiving that post was heart breaking on a certain level.

[@ThaFuzzwood]

That is still their problem. They don't get to accost a doctor for that who is genuinely doing their job.

[@MorganKing95]

​@@ThaFuzzwood Are you really justifying condescension on the doctors' part? I guess when patients experience forced hospitalization and physical restraint, and develop serious trauma from it, it's also the patients' fault then

[@winnie3732]

I can't believe people are canceling A DOCTOR with a DEGREE for saying "being obese is unhealthy" smh

[@lakshyamongia3270]

Very similar to flat earthers cancelling scientists and astrphysicists. Where do these people come from?

[@winnie3732]

@@lakshyamongia3270 I totally agree! It's crazy!!

[@asmokun]

@@lakshyamongia3270 probably the same states and cities as antivaxx parrnts

[@BearKookieKusu]

Lol you have anti-vaxxers telling DOCTORS to “do their research “

[@winnie3732]

@@BearKookieKusu IKR!!

[@channingmorgan5801]

He’s a freaking doctor. It’s almost universal knowledge that obesity is literally a killer. The man took vows. He spent years upon years in school. He’s not making stuff up. To quote John Mulaney, “it seems like everybody, everywhere, is really mad about everything ALL THE TIME.” Come on people... 🙄

[@typhoon2840]

People just want something to complain about

[@laurahuynh8333]

Society is becoming too PC nowadays.

[@yawninghamster7238]

PC culture sucks.

[@riotrecker8978]

I was fat growing up and am still losing weight but I know the struggles that comes from trying to lose weight, these people decide to not challenge themselves and decide to blame the world for trying to help them, for anybody not fully convinced just try reducing your calorie intake , it’s hard at first but eventually you will easily be dropping weight and you will feel better, you will be more confident, and you will perform better at your job your everyday life and practically anything else, trust me give it a shot there’s no better feeling than stepping on that scale and seeing it drop