Asking for money IMO is what opens a person up to opinions faster than anything. When I needed money recently to be able to attend a fundraising dock diving event, I sold stuff. I didn't just beg. If begging had led to me getting chastised, it happens.
Feed the dog less. Walk it. If it can't walk, swim it. I'm fat, too. Care to make a donation to me? I could use a treadmill, yo. [/smartassery]