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While there are many atheists who recognize the vast amount of medical data indicating the [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity|harmful effects of being overweight]], there have been prominent atheists who have engaged in [[denialism]] and have very much agreed with the fat acceptance" movement (See: [[Atheism and the fat acceptance movement]]).  Furthermore, atheists have been interviewed by major news outlets and have advocated the fat acceptance movement.<ref>[http://fiercefatties.com/ffffree-press/ Fierce, Freethinking Fatties - Press]</ref>   

While there are many atheists who recognize the vast amount of medical data indicating the [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity|harmful effects of being overweight]], there have been prominent atheists who have engaged in [[denialism]] and have very much agreed with the fat acceptance" movement (See: [[Atheism and the fat acceptance movement]]).  Furthermore, atheists have been interviewed by major news outlets and have advocated the fat acceptance movement.<ref>[http://fiercefatties.com/ffffree-press/ Fierce, Freethinking Fatties - Press]</ref>   

Since the majority of atheists are on the left side of the political spectrum (see: [[Atheism and politics]]), [[Leftism|politically left]] leaning atheists (such as feminists) who subscribe to fat acceptance movement ideology typically subscribe to the fat acceptance movement's [[identity politics]] type complaints of "thin privilege" (see: [[Atheism and the fat acceptance movement]]).<ref>[http://fiercefatties.com/2010/06/03/thin-privilege-yes-it-does-exist/ Thin Privilege. Yes, It Does Exist, June 3, 2010], Fierce Freethinking Fatties website</ref><ref>[http://skepchick.org/2014/03/fatphobia-and-body-dissatisfaction-different-conversations/ Fatphobia and Body Dissatisfaction: Different Conversations] - [[Skepchick]] website</ref><ref>[http://everydayfeminism.com/2012/11/20-examples-of-thin-privilege/ 20+ Examples of Thin Privilege - Everyday feminism]</ref>  Rather than take responsibility for their health choices, they would rather wallow in self-pity and [[Victimization|play the victim]] (most individuals are overweight due to their dietary and exercise habits).<ref>

Since the majority of atheists are on the left side of the political spectrum (see: [[Atheism and politics]]), [[Leftism|politically left]] leaning atheists (such as feminists) who subscribe to fat acceptance movement ideology typically subscribe to the fat acceptance movement's [[identity politics]] type complaints of "thin privilege" (see: [[Atheism and the fat acceptance movement]]).<ref>[http://fiercefatties.com/2010/06/03/thin-privilege-yes-it-does-exist/ Thin Privilege. Yes, It Does Exist, June 3, 2010], Fierce Freethinking Fatties website</ref><ref>[http://skepchick.org/2014/03/fatphobia-and-body-dissatisfaction-different-conversations/ Fatphobia and Body Dissatisfaction: Different Conversations] - [[Skepchick]] website</ref><ref>[http://everydayfeminism.com/2012/11/20-examples-of-thin-privilege/ 20+ Examples of Thin Privilege - Everyday feminism]</ref>  Rather than take responsibility for their health choices, they would rather wallow in self-pity and [[Victimization|play the victim]] (most individuals are overweight due to their dietary and exercise habits<ref>

*[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes Causes of obesity] - [[Mayo Clinic]]

*[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes Causes of obesity] - [[Mayo Clinic]]

*[http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2013/09/04/the-6-weight-loss-tips-that-science-actually-knows-work/ The 6 Weight-Loss Tips That Science Actually Knows Work] - ''Forbes'', April 9, 2013

*[http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2013/09/04/the-6-weight-loss-tips-that-science-actually-knows-work/ The 6 Weight-Loss Tips That Science Actually Knows Work] - ''Forbes'', April 9, 2013

*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16002825 Long-term weight loss maintenance], ''American Journal of Clinical Nutrition'', 2005 July; 82(1 Suppl):222S-225S.

*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16002825 Long-term weight loss maintenance], ''American Journal of Clinical Nutrition'', 2005 July; 82(1 Suppl):222S-225S.

*[http://www.simplefitnesssolutions.com/articles/weight_loss.htm Strength Training For Weight Loss Success] by Deborah L. Mullen, CSCS

*[http://www.simplefitnesssolutions.com/articles/weight_loss.htm Strength Training For Weight Loss Success] by Deborah L. Mullen, CSCS

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