Not at all in France. There's a shortage; not many women over 250 lbs, and 300 lbs is practically nonexistent. There's no culture of fatty food or a relaxed lifestyle. Even the overweight women in France are women with insecurities, not women who have chosen to be overweight. It's different, though; just look at Feabie, there's almost nothing there in France either. Women aren't letting themselves go; they quickly face societal pressure that prevents them from becoming fat whales