[Jean-Paul]

Have to side with my wife (Erika) on this one... Although there are some articulate and sympathetic replies on this post, the original intention was to get a snicker at someone who is overweight.

Let's reflect for a second on why this forum exists in the first place. Our core values at this forum are to inspire, to teach, and to learn. This does none of those things. It simply hurts the very people that we are trying to attract. This isn't a clique for fit people... It's a dynamic learning environment, and showing respect to others is the single greatest act that I demand from any member of this community.

I am debating taking this thread down. It is hurtful, but at the same time, I want it to serve as an example of how seemingly innocent posts mocking someone can hurt a lot of other people. I doubt Yerac would have put it up if he had known it would truly upset a few people, who by virtue of the fact that they are in here, are doing their best to get in shape, even if they are not there yet.

Let's lift people up, not knock them down!