Obesity

Body weight can be a deeply personal subject after 40, shaped by experiences that stretch back many years. The word “obesity” may feel useful to some people and uncomfortable to others, particularly where conversations have involved judgement or assumptions.

Clothing, social spaces, relationships and how people see themselves can all form part of the everyday picture. This topic makes room for different perspectives on weight and midlife, without equating body size with character, effort or personal worth, and without assuming that everyone shares the same goals.