Okay so today I am at the park enjoying a brisk walk with my dog. This guy (who I must say was rather cute) was walking the opposite direction. We passed each other several times with each mile. After the third mile he looks at me and gives me a big clap like "way to go". I wasn't out of breath or struggling in any way so the poor self esteem side of me thinks he is cheering on the fat girl like wow you have already walked 3 miles and are still going. The other side of me thinks he was just being nice and encouraging, but he never clapped for the runners around me or anyone else. I guess I felt very singled out like "way to go fat girl keep up the walking". Am I crazy to feel this way? I totally have major self esteem issues.

I think one of the reasons that The Biggest Loser is such a popular tv show is that we love cheering on the fat people who are making efforts to get healthy. It is uncomfortable to be that person, but even if he was cheering on the "fat" girl, it shouldn't necessarily offend you. You're doing a great job!