There's big difference between truly and completely accepting and loving yourself, regardless of size, and taking on the "Society HAS to make room for me and if you don't like it, there's something wrong with YOU!" mindset of some of these groups. Case in point--- Starr Jones. She used to be the poster child for "Fat Acceptance" but has since started a weightloss program and admitted that she has to love herself enough to lose the weight that was jeopardizing her health.

The bravado that's put forth by some is IMHO a smokescreen for the pain that comes from giving up on yourself, being so overwhelmed by the sense that you've failed and life is hopeless that you hand over responsibility to "society" so they give you the love and acceptance you lack in YOURSELF.

It seems the ones who join up and let go of any control are,again, IMO... giving up on themselves and "loving themselves" with food. It's sad to watch someone lose hope and commit slow suicide while pasting on a happy face for the world to see.