"Too often, this so redundant flesh seems to serve as a. bullet-proof armor, repelling all consciousness of the rights of others.  The woman who makes a god of her stomach is inco  61d  rrigible, and I fear no word of mine will avail to induce her to reform."  In other words, trying to reform or educate fats is wasted effort.  If they actually wanted to lose weight, then they will. It's not like the process is a secret.