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The Weight of Living is a social media project with a mission to dismantle the stereotypes and myths surrounding the lives of those who live with obesity. Through stories and photos of our Facebook fans, we hope to address the bias that surrounds obesity and weight, and inspire others to continue the conversation about obesity.

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Please tell us a little about yourself. Who are you? What do you enjoy doing/what are your hobbies? What do you do for a living?
Can you describe your experience living with obesity? Do you have a family history of obesity?
When did obesity start for you? Is there anything specific that triggered it? How have you managed it?
How do you perceive your body?
Do you feel like your perspective on obesity is different than that of society’s? If so, how does that influence yourself?
How were the topics of self-image, weight and health discussed when you were growing up? How does this influence the way you think and talk about bodies and weight now?
Can you tell me about a time when you experienced or observed discrimination or judgment because of your (or someone else’s) weight or size? Why does this particular experience stand out in your mind?
If weight bias and discrimination did not exist, how would your life change? What would your life look like?
Do you feel that your obesity has created barriers for you? For example, have you ever given up an activity you really loved because of your weight? Or are there other ways that your weight has hindered you?
How have your opinions and beliefs about weight influenced the way you see other people? Why do you think this is?
If you had to explain to someone who has never experienced obesity, what would you want them to know about living with obesity?
If you are living with obesity, have you ever tried to seek help in managing it? If yes, what triggered you to seek help and what was that experience like? If no, please explain why?
As someone living with obesity, what would be your vision for improving the lives of Canadians living with obesity?
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