Yes, I do know this, and I hope my personal fears about fatness don't show through to others. "Size-ism" is definitely a thing, especially in hiring practices. But size is no obstacle to love and happiness and successful living. And I know for certain that it isn't a character flaw. In his original book, Dr. Atkins cautioned against feeling ashamed during the ups and downs of a weight loss journey, and I've turned to that page many times.