A new study warns that a mere anticipation of rejection for a date can lead to lower self-esteem among the heavier people especially women and increase their stress levels. The same conditions however do not seem to apply to thin women or heavier men the study suggested. The researchers set out to examine how the anticipation of rejection - versus the actual experience of it - impacts an individual's emotional well-being. They found rejection and devaluation due to one's weight can lead to negative health consequences. We experimentally tested whether the mere anticipation of rejection among heavier individuals is enough
