Ask HN: How has being overweight impeded your career?

A few colleagues mentioned that they felt their weight (one obese, another on the heavy side) was an important reason for their rejection after recent on-site interviews. I was just curious whether this is anecdotal or there is indeed discrimination against overweight people even among the coders (i.e., intellectual labor).

I know that some people forego certain job opportunities if the on-site interview involves long, uncomfortable flights.

Do you think your weight has affected your career adversely?