Two examples of larger people in office and their efforts and inspiration to others.
Donna Awatere Huata. Thieving fat muppet who promoted her own significant weight loss to the Maori community as an example of what you can do if you work hard at it.
Reality: she had her stomach stapled at the expense of a publicly funded reading programme.
Parakura Horomia. Alleged cousin of Jabba the Hut who got on board the promoting healthy eating/exercise bandwagon but ultimately failed miserably.
He aimed to be a role model for Maori by losing weight but in the process actually gained weight. He started weigth-watchers but after 4 months admitted he hadn't been for two months. What a shining example of dedication!
He also claimed on TV last year that many student go without breakfast as they're trying to keep thin.
These are the larger role models of note we've had in govt.
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