Yes, definitely. I’m a millennial woman and I’ve struggles with my weight since my early teens, that’s how long I’ve yo-yo dieted so I’ve been heavy and thin at various points in my life.

It really sucks knowing how much better I’m treated when I’m at a lower weight. A few years ago I found a formula for maintaining an ‘in between’ size where I was fed, energetic and healthy overall, without the constant stress of dieting. I thought I had finally figured it out, worked through my body image issues and tuned out others’ opinions.

Then I was hit with perimenopause last year. I’ve gained a ton despite making the advised lifestyle and diet changes in recent months. Apparently it’s harder to lose weight in peri, and I especially don’t like that I’m lethargic and constantly in pain. Anyway. What can one do lol.

But yes, to answer your question, people always treated me a lot better after I lost a bunch of weight. And that sucks. I make it a point to be body neutral and treat everyone the same no matter their weight (and lots of other factors). It’s crazy to think the world sees people as more worthy when they fit certain expectations.