Fat Positive Activists Are PASSING AWAY, But The Cult Must Go On.

[@BlaireWhiteX]

COME SEE ME ON MY PODCAST TOUR!!

[@pattymelt-go3fv]

Every strip in every town in America has a fast food drive through on every corner. We are the herd of cattle and it's product in product out. "They" make money of making us fat and make money of the diseases fat people get. But the trope is being overweight is a "personal problem" and the only solution is self control. When the majority of people in a country are obese? That isn't a personal problem. The taste of unhealthy food is engineered to be addictive and is advertised with scientific precision. Food science and advertising science. Now...... Look at films from the streets of America in the 1960's and 70's and before, the majority of people were a normal weight. Back in the day...when we went to the county fair we would actually pay money to go in a tent and see the "Fat Lady".

[@calij1876]

I’m morbidly obese, I’m happily counting my calories, moving more, and actively trying to loose weight. So far I’m 25 pounds down. 110 pounds to go!

[@smokingduck507]

Well done keep it going ❤

[@ciaramaderia]

I wish you all the best in your weight loss journey, you got this 💪❤️✨️

[@DocR16]

Good job! If you don't hear someone tell you they are proud of you today, I am!

[@emilycarter2492]

Congratulations on every pound lost. You deserve to live a healthy active life, and you will NEVER regret losing weight. When it gets difficult, surround yourself with people who will support and encourage you to move forward through the rough patches. When you plateau, do NOT give up, it is temporary. Every additional moment spent being active helps and gets you closer to your goal. Sending encouragement and support from the west coast!

[@dianethomas9384]

😀❤❤❤

[@drdabdo2763]

I feel like this movement spiraled wildly out of control. I remember when it was, "Hey, let's not shame slightly chubby teenage girls into eating disorders by telling them they need to be Victoria secret models!" Now it's, "If you don't want to be 400 pounds and or date someone who is 400 pounds you're a disgusting bigot. Obesity is beauty!"

[@AmberB83]

Yes!

[@Morgan-tb8ns]

Sadly, this is very true. Tess Holiday is actually a good example. Her rhetoric has gotten more and more extreme

[@kristinazubic9669]

And we’re looking around like, when did this happen? When did the definition change?

[@TheRisky9]

Never mind that I don't want to fall in love with and ultimately have to bury someone who is 400lbs. Maybe it isn't all about you, obese social media influencers!

[@southernladyish]

Definitely agree.. it seems like most movements that get started with good intentions end up attracting the people with bad intentions.. and eventually get taken over by these people. It’s kinda sad.

[@kajarvi14]

Listen…I used to be morbidly obese. I tried the whole “love myself despite” bullshit and I couldn’t do it. I felt like shit, looked like shit, and knew I was unhealthy. So, I lost 120 pounds. I feel AMAZING, CONFIDENT, and HEALTHY. Best decision I ever made was turning my health around before it was too late.

[@TheRisky9]

And the people who love you (which I know are many) are very thankful you did. Because you mean something to them.

[@kasey9536]

Great job indeed 👏 👍 high five 👋😊

[@Octarin]

I wish I could lose too... I'm glad you did.

[@jasondashney]

Zero people make healthy choices and lose a bunch of weight and regret it. Doesn't happen.

[@pineappleparty1624]

I really hate when people keep saying, "oh you look fine, you don't need to do that". Everyone around me, family, work associates, bf encourage me to eat fast food and sweets but I'M CUTTING WEIGHT!

[@DianaChavez-yu8sr]

Please do more content like this. I’m tired of seeing 300 plus people online telling me that being overweight is healthy.

[@SirManfly]

There’s no curing dumb ! 🙄

[@jamied8302]

“Nothing keeps a population more oppressed than keeping them in a state of poor health” PREACH BLAIR

[@rosexoxo_Roblox]

YES, VERY TRUE!

[@zhaviyah84]

Blaire*

[@joaopedrobaggio4475]

This is why i like Blaire White, because she has conscience about the reality.

[@user-df4kf6fg7h]

This. From the left it's "healthy at any size", from the right it's fighting against free healthcare.

[@petero.7487]

That's actually a very good point...

[@whitneyschaeffer6251]

I am a fat girl 👏🏼 and I’ve been saying this forever. I’ve lost 50lbs btw and still losing. Obesity should not be glorified. We should not be promoting this lifestyle.

[@laurenerway]

Amen, I’m down 70 and still working on it. We’ve got this!! ❤

[@TheClintonio]

Keep at the weight loss!

[@keshaestevan3623]

Amen I lost 45 pounds and have 30 pounds to go. Congrats on your weight loss

[@robskalas]

Keep it up! Good luck on your journey!

[@GenXBrat]

Keep up the great work! Slow and steady. ❤

[@JamesisTired]

I’m a bigger person and while you should not be rude to people I would say please don’t tell me it’s healthy for me to be heavy like I am. I have a diagnosed medical eating disorder, but it’s better to be truthful. It’s what helps me.

[@ryanm4769]

👏👏

[@Fiery154]

Fight On ✊🏽 I believe in you 🧡

[@witchcraftandlizardry]

Although I don’t know what that is like I’ve always imagined it to be so difficult cause like in the case of drug addiction the addict can abstain completely like how successful would the sobriety be if we said you can have just a little heroin 3x a day? Ya know I just always saw eating disorders as one of the most difficult things I could imagine. I have disordered eating but it’s just from adhd because I have bad interoception (not being able to know where Im hungry) so it’s not really much of a problem. I’ve just always thought people should empathize with ppl with eating disorders more like ppl really cant imagine another person having a different experience than the one they are experiencing & is so odd and frustrating.

[@Air_Serpent]

I'm also overweight, I've been since a child. I've been exercising and admittedly I've been crashing on foods. But it's not healthy and it's not good. It's miserable. I feel good and know I'm healthy when I exercise and eat right. The only thing I think should be focused on more is seeing weight loss in a therapeutic sense. Especially with eating. I've learned that my eating is caused by anxiety, so now I can work on my anxiety. I'm still messing up but I'll keep trying.

[@jetnight88]

Do you know some people say that they are proud to be overweight… so you should be it’s impressive

[@strangetenderness]

i work in cardiology. we have a doctor on staff who specializes in weight management- FOR A REASON. i hear doctors talk to patients about the importance of exercise, eating healthy, and maintaining a healthy weight every single day. if someone is obese AND has a family history of heart disease, they have little hope of surviving any cardiac emergency because their body cannot protect their heart in such a state. we do exercise tests on these people. tell me, how is it positive to be UNABLE THE BREATHE WITHIN 2 SECONDS OF WALKING ON A TREADMILL.

[@CGMedia2023]

they have entire families of enablers. When you watch My 600 Lb Life, you notice this pattern. And when they get to fat to get up to get something, the family gives up their own lives to be their feeders and bathers. The insanely fat tend to enjoy being a burden so they don't have to lift a finger 24/7.

[@nahnottodayfam7879]

“Nothing keeps a population more oppressed than keeping them in a constant state of poor health” damn 👏🏼

[@kiera4136]

it’s a lot like north korea if you think about it

[@JayceBarber06]

for real that's the truth

[@maximusd26]

you got 10 IQ ? otherwise how did you not know that at 11 years old

[@meinefantasie]

and poor education

[@TalkRadiosavedMylife]

Besides the gender disphoria Blair is one of the smartest most articulate ppl on the web

[@kathycoleman4648]

There are several things that are true at once: -- Being fat is not a reason to hate yourself. -- Being fat does not open you up to pointless insult from strangers. -- Being fat does not make you a bad person. HOWEVER... -- Being fat is not healthy -- Being fat does contribute to a host of medical and personal problems. -- People in a position to care about you should be able to say something about this. But ultimately, the decision of what to do with your size will have to come from within, because no true and lasting change can be sustained without your own agency and will.

[@nicoleadoresyouu]

beautifully said!!!

[@besmart3756]

Well Said!

[@Skyfire_The_Goth]

"...no true and lasting change can be sustained without your own agency and will." So true. I used to be a smoker, and there were several times I "quit" because of things going on in my life, including someone telling me that in order to live with them I couldn't smoke (they were the only person I knew at the time with enough space I could live with them), I lived with them 6 months, and after finding a place of my own I went right back to smoking, every time I was forced to quit it never took hold, it only worked when I WANTED to quit.

[@sk8rboy]

@@Skyfire_The_Gothexactly this. my mom put my dad in rehab and he started using again right after he got out. you cant force someone to change, they have to want it

[@Blablablahx3]

I agree with you but I do want to add that even though being fat doesn't inherently make you a bad person I do think that being fat is actually evidence that you're a bad person because the majority of the time it's because you are self indulgent, irresponsible, or plenty of other things.

[@wwondertwin]

The worst part is how the dead influencers are forgotten by the movement as soon as they're dead. They literally give their lives and are forgotten. That about sums up the whole movement.

[@t.n.9720]

💯

[@woojinbloo44]

it's because their "supporters" for the movement cannot admit that being fat and normalizing it will kill you in the short run.

[@SapiophileGoddess]

They don’t want to acknowledge it. It goes against their “fat is healthy” narrative.

[@JayDamaso78]

Narcissists don't care about anyone else.

[@francoisea.1713]

I don't understand, what kind of jobs do they have? Because how expensive this must be, so many food.

[@rebeccab4560]

Unhealthy food is cheaper than healthy food here

[@Bunnyfoo2199]

Here are my guesses…1. Rich parents…2. Influencer money…3. Welfare what else could it be? You’re not working at 500 lbs unless it’s from home

[@user-c4b9b]

@@rebeccab4560 I call BS on that. People say it all the time, fact is most of what's on the shelves in the USA IS NOT FOOD, it's Food Flavored CANDY. I live on S&W canned beans and instant rice. Go ahead and make yourself look weird saying canned food is unhealthy - maybe the rice isn't great but - it's cooked and dried - ya add water to it. It's less than $20 for more than a week's worth of lunches, if you eat a FULL can of beans each lunch. $5 more get some cheese to sprinkle on. When you are hungry - EAT FOOD - not candy, not snacks. Drink water, eat food, no excuses.

[@user-c4b9b]

@@Bunnyfoo2199 funny how people who have never been on "welfare" think it's a free ride. You mention home - food is something that people willingly share especially with those they love - yet your mind went to "blame it on the poor/the little the gov DOES to help the poor" .... fuggin weirdo.

[@lolabloo]

I got crap on social media for being open about losing weight after my 3rd pregnancy and was told by quite a few "activists" that my high blood pressure issues, my acid reflux, nausea issues will always be there even after I lose the weight and guess what happened after I lost the weight? All the issues subsided, apparently against ALL the odds 🙄

[@mayhill6210]

If your acid reflux ever comes back try drinking some aloe juice. Sounds super weird but it actually not only stops the acid but it helps heal your throat. I'm so proud of you hard work! Congrats on your three beautiful children!

[@calmsine7767]

They’re projecting their own insecurities on you, it’s like crabs in a barrel.

[@positivelysimful1283]

I went from blood pressure averaging 140/90 (with meds) to 110/70 (without meds)after dropping 100 lbs. Also reversed diabetes, and I'd been on insulin & metformin for years, now I'm off it all. They are full of crap when they say losing weight doesn't improve your health.

[@Antiteshmis]

Damn are these people vile. You just finished a pregnancy, something extremely taxing on the body, and they pile up on you right after that trying to keep you down to not have their egos hurt.

[@takaw.d8486]

thats good, keep up the training, forget their stupid opinions and focus on you, do it for YOUR health, keep it up!

[@malcolmharris854]

This is sad, you don't have to be super rail thin skinny but humans simply are not meant to be 300 plus pounds. There's a difference between loving yourself and giving into the delusion that being overweight won't have a negative outcome.

[@Tasumi_Ashiru]

💯 agree I am finally freeing myself from obesity.

[@WhatTheWHAT524]

​@@Tasumi_AshiruI wish you the absolute best in your journey towards a more healthy life! Whatever that looks like for you! Being Healthy is always a positive goal to have and work towards! Best of luck my friend! Best wishes to you and yours!💖

[@AmberB83]

My FIL is fat. He regularly eats the same amount of food in one sitting that my family of four eats. He always bragged about how he was “healthy” and didn’t have the “diabeetus” and he finished off his triple x portions with a Diet Coke. Now he’s in his mid 60s and has two pulmonary embolisms that could literally burst if he coughs too hard because of the extreme weight. He also has begun having cognitive issues, too. It’s gross to praise people for being morbidly obese.

[@derrickmcadoo3804]

@@WhatTheWHAT524 this. this is the best of the internet. when someone is honest, and another gives support. ❤

[@relaxandunwind564]

I was 305 at my biggest. I gained weight so fast I didn’t even notice (I do pediatric hospice and a tiny infant died while I was snuggling him unexpectedly and I had to do cpr and code him on the floor of his living room- it was just super traumatic). There is so much mental health that goes into my weight rather than like, I just like food. It wasn’t like I didn’t know it wasn’t healthy, I literally could not care.

[@Stalemarshmallow]

There’s no reason to dehumanize people who are fat. But there’s no reason to state that it’s healthy and normal.

[@emmapeel8163]

exactly. OBESITY IS NOT HEALTHY

[@PodreyJenkin138]

Calling a fatty a fatty isn't dehumanizing Nobody has ever said they aren't humans They are just very large humans Maybe even the mass of two grown adults put together You can apply a healthy amount of shame to a behavior while never forgetting that they are gifted with the same human soul as anyone else That's the difference between empathy and sympathy

[@PodreyJenkin138]

@@awhitestar the shame isn't for them to improve, it's for my pleasure, laughing at retards on the Internet is my religion and irl I just avoid people who are more than 300 pounds The only way to improve is from within, it can be assisted and even manifested to your surface by others or external stimuli but if you aren't oriented inwards then you won't properly grow from your experiences or connections If you are personally afflicted by a fat person who happens to be someone you love them shame will work because they care about what you think Truth is the goal of ending obesity doesn't start with the failures but with prevention in the first place by nature of ground up societal construction that America strays farther from every day

[@xxx0ox0]

@@awhitestar sounds like you don't even respect yourself so why should he care?

[@urineanimal]

There is every reason to dehumanize. Because they are not human. Stop being a coward suckup.

[@whereisfrancis16]

The fact that I got a South Park ad called “the end of obesity” while watching this is hilarious

[@chazzlycurrie333]

Damn I’m gunn have to watch that

[@GreenGardens051]

Hey Blair, I’m 280 pounds and honestly this video gave me a very hard and extremely rude awakening. I always put of exercise and said “maybe tomorrow” but this video reminded me that if i don’t start now, there may not be a tomorrow. honestly thank you for the brutal honestyz

[@MicukoFelton]

Good luck, you can do it!

[@giadatascino9310]

you can do it! i’m also trying to lose weight and looking a those fat positivity tiktoks just motivates me to try harder!

[@soeren4871]

go for it

[@SwingVoter-hz6nn]

I’ve lost over 40 pounds in the last two years (life change set off by cardiac issues) while gaining strength at the gym. I feel better, my wife likes it, but it’s hard. Find a gym buddy. Not someone to visit with but someone on your schedule that will notice if you aren’t there. If I miss a day, people notice and I know they’ll notice. Even if it’s just a fist bump when you see each other, make a connection there. That encouragement of I see how hard you’re working combined with that guilt in the back of your head that they’ll notice if you skip can help motivate you until it becomes a habit, until it just becomes the thing you do at x o’clock. You and your future are worth the hard work. Some days it’ll suck. I’ve got blown knees (repaired, but still) and screwed up shoulders. Most days are fine, some make me hurt like hell, but it’s one foot in front of the other. Shoulder is pissed, take a cardio day; knee is pissed, swap for an upper body day. One day at a time, one rung on the ladder at a time, just keep showing up. You and your future are worth it.

[@FallingAsh]

When you start to lose weight (and you will!) look out for the people who will try to sabotage you. Try to convince you to eat more or skip a day at the gym or skip a workout. Miserable people want company and they look at anyone improving themselves as a criticism of how they’re living their own lives. Surround yourself with people who are going to support your goal to improve your health and avoid those who do the opposite.

[@drakecarter1780]

I was 300 plus pounds at one time. I almost had a heart attack at 27 and that was my wakeup call. I'm 195 pounds now at 6 foot 3 and feel like a teenager again.

[@Ilikebugsiguess]

Yes! Jake you keep going! Edit: Drake. I meant drake

[@Cage-CatYT]

Congratulations on your weight loss journey!! Very happy thay you're feeling better than you used to

[@Fallen-Saint]

Look up zyzz and lift bro...

[@Z3RKUSSY]

thats amazing to hear, you done amazing for yourself

[@ok-zb3sf]

that’s wonderful! congrats

[@Itsallbologna]

It’s really sad that the ACTUAL body positive community, which was always about things you COULDN’T change about you, such as burn scars, really any scars from trauma, loss of limbs, using walking/ mobility aids, Vitiligo, height, etc was hijacked by overweight people screaming to be accepted. There are people who suffer from the examples I stated above who also want to be accepted, they also typically can’t control any of those things.

[@villeviolinist3938]

Even people who are overweight who aren’t able to fix it, THAT is what the positivity is for! If you’re just not eating well and live a sedentary lifestyle as a choice, that’s not something humanity should be positive about.

[@iAmNothingness]

Only for women. Men have to be shredded. 😂

[@sprklebarf3]

This!!!! Yesss this is what the body positivity is about but it's always the extreme.

[@kardiojunkee]

Good point! I think that those who are overweight should also be in that category. I come from a different generation where it was acceptable to fat shame, ridicule and bully those who were “fat”. This type of behaviour had a negative impact on those who were being shamed. The cycle of yo-yo dieting, lose the weight, gain more back in the end- further destroying one’s self-esteem. Anyone who is overweight or obese should start from a place of ❤ and acceptance of their body- and then work towards becoming healthy both physically and mentally. As I had stated in a post prior- DIETS DO NOT WORK: the multi-billion dollar diet industry preys on those looking for a quick fix.😢😢😢😢😢😢 There’s no such thing- it has to be maintainable, it has to be a life-style change.

[@brianaguilar8283]

@@iAmNothingnessyeah, body positivity is a feminist movement

[@debbiefaisoncook8307]

Hi! This is the first time I’ve watched the whole video. I watched a short from it earlier this year and it changed my life. I’ve been overweight since childhood. I’ve been a yo-yo dieter my entire life. I’ve even had weight loss surgery. Nothing has ever worked. Your video did! I’ve lost 40 pounds. My mind set about food and my eating habits have completely changed. I don’t want to be like those ppl or want anyone to think that I’m like them. I have several chronic pain conditions and need to use a scooter in stores, theme parks, etc and I’m always self conscious that ppl will think it’s because I’m fat. I’m taking back my life. Than you so much!

[@junrobin9335]

Let me try to assure you of this. Most people don't look at you because you're overweight, most look cause it's a mobility scooter and everyone secretly wants to try one. Not to be stuck in it but just to see what it can do. And as for me. I've looked at people who got interesting things. Mobility scooters are interesting, especially if they got nice stickers or the person in one has a nice blanket I would really secretly want to ask about but don't know how without making them nervous. So when you roll around don't feel too self conscious, enjoy the ride and the things you need to be mobile. You deserve to go out too and feel good about yourself. Keep up the good work. And if you struggle with urges to eat unhealthy stuff. Try drawing about it or writing about it. It helped me a lot to get out of bad habits too and develop some healthy coping mechanisms. I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to have no other choice but to rely on the scooter. But I am definitely cheering you on to get where you want to be.

[@kirbfx]

"Self-Harm masked as Self-Love" - Spot on!! ☝️😌

[@user-qp6lj6gu7s]

Classic narcissistic reversal by the cult leaders

[@EclairageYT]

As a fat person, I am NOT offended, this is the speach that everyone needs to hear! I had reached in my lowest point, 230 lbs and now I am into the road of recovery, im working out, eating better and moving more. This is self love, not harm purposely your body with junk food

[@roxillatastic]

I’m with you girl. I got to my highest weight ever and I’m in the dang road to get healthy. It’s not self love to get to a point that I can’t play with my son the way I should be, it’s been self destruction. The fact that these people think they’re doing something good to act like it’s healthy to be obese is insane.

[@trublgrl]

This is your year Ms. Marylin! I'm walking this road with you!

[@warxoq]

so happy for you girl!! 🎉❤

[@ThatOneRandomNoun]

Hell yeah, you got this!

[@mimicoolwhip5991]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Congrats on the path youve taken! I know its not easy. You are an inspiration to those who are thin or overweight for choosing the hard road less traveled❤❤❤❤

[@Zoe-fu7bt]

Could you imagine if people were calling for alcoholism positivity and acceptance? That would be crazy. This is no different…

[@Christina-n3s]

I'm pretty sure it's a thing. Not just with alcohol, but also drugs. It's so sad. Look into the harm reduction movement. They have their selling points, but talk with them for a few minutes and blatant endorsement of substance use is apparent.

[@gooroo3578]

This is such a nice perspective i previously never had.. caught me thinking about it for at least half an hour! Sugar addiction is as bad as other things and we never realise it..

[@creature2479]

@@Christina-n3s Man that's not true at all, maybe some misguided people might say that but the idea is really that people should be aware of what these drugs will do to them and how to reduce the harm done.

[@Christina-n3s]

@creature2479 Yes, that is the idea. That's what I was referring to by "selling points" There is some good in it, but the other part exists too.

[@ula6222]

obesity should NOT be classified as a Disease in the first place. Its a Repetitive Motion injury..Hand-To Mouth.

[@ThaDonnutKiing]

As a fat teenager who is losing wheight we are NOT happy, we always feel sluggish! I am a little more than a year into my two kilometer a day runstreak i feel 200 times better having went from 60kg of almost only fat to 58kg of only a bit fat and a lot more muscles!

[@kristi1678]

As a formerly severely overweight person, I can concur it feels like shit to be fat.

[@findingbeautyinthepain8965]

As a disabled person, I can’t understand how morbidly obese people choose to stay in a state that completely debilitates them. I would do anything to eventually be healthy! Good on you for taking control of your health!

[@pineappleparty1624]

@@jayrideau IDK, I have never been addicted to mcdonalds or even craved it. I've craved hotwings and curly fries, but I also crave steak and salads. idk if people the ingredients really do cause people to become addicted, but maybe it is more the routine and lack of knowledge of what healthy food even is.

[@simpleton2090]

Absolutely. I felt like a bag of garbage everyday. I lost all but 20 lbs left and I feel great now!,, so much confidence and agility. It’s insane the transformation. Absolutely insane. These fat positive people are sick and want others miserable like them because they have no self control.

[@marsnr1]

A lot of overweight peope use anti-depressiva. There is a huge correlation between being obese and using anti-depressiva.

[@sylth4103]

@@pineappleparty1624why is no one saying it.. being morbidly obese is being addicted to food. it’s an addiction, and they need help or some sort of rehab. just like how a addict knows that crack isn’t good for them and it’s destroying their life but they keep doing it cause it makes them “feel good”. The difference is we are praising people to have this addiction, and we want them to be fat and die I guess. I don’t know if any of these people would praise a addict into overdosing. but they’ll praise someone eating themselves to death.

[@rimofficialYT]

You can ignore reality but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality

[@spqr49]

reality aint gonna ignore you lol

[@Elba.Ginon93]

Cant get an invite to documenting reality.

[@Zorriel]

My best friend died at 25 from a heart attack. A HEART ATTACK. I saw her go from skinny to scarily obese. I didn't say anything because it's fatphobic.. i wish I said something,

[@a1yssaa]

did she have health issues or did she just start struggling w how much she was eating? im sorry for your loss btw

[@KaliDurga108]

did she take the vava?

[@Xxpinkstars89xX]

A true friend would say something. I’m tired of hearing, “you look fine the way you are”. Bullsh!t! I need my loved ones to be honest with me- it’s not healthy.

[@anneflynn9614]

Don't feel bad.She probably wouldn't have listened to you.

[@anneflynn9614]

​@Xxpinkstars89xX You are wrong and I know from personal experience. If you speak to friends about this topic, they will just resent you and not change anything.These people already know what they are doing isn't healthy.

[@pizzaiq]

I mean, how does someone look at this and not see that these people are in danger. Being so excessively overweight is actually terminally dangerous.

[@Nick-Lab]

This movement is just the embodiment of "Misery loves company". They gave up and they want others going down with them.

[@lauranze]

That's actually a very smart way to put it! So true

[@Andre_Thomasson]

Its like the devil, he knows hes doomed and he want to take as many humans with him to hell as possible

[@theeasychannel1288]

This​@@Andre_Thomasson

[@crumpling2426]

@@Andre_Thomasson God is the genocidal tyrant who brought all evils upon mankind because of the sins of our father. Lucifer loves us unconditionally.

[@Seele2015au]

Very true that; I think we can all remember how Adele got attacked, as an apostate, for slimming down.

[@waterlily2743]

There was a movement in the 90s that claimed HIV wasnt killing people, the treatment was. When I asked a man who was a part of that belief what changed his mind he told me, "Well, my friends died, and the people who took the medicine were still alive." Thats how I feel about the fat positive community. As a fat person I can objectively say that I see my friends dying. I want to fix myself

[@calmsine7767]

Weight loss has a 95% failure rate, this is why getting fat shouldn’t be seen as okay or healthy. You’re basically fuckin yourself over for a short miserable life

[@hostettleralexandre9711]

I wish you all the luck and strength needed. At first it will be hell but will get easier. Do not discourage yourself even if you don't see results fasts, it is a process that takes times and you don't have to go all the way to having abs just be healthy. I hope that you will be able to stay as long as possible with your loved ones and not having that time cut because of your health.

[@rodolfovillalobos7357]

Might sound dumb but the wholesome monkey at the end of Bojack season 2 was my inspo to start running. "it does get easier, but you have to do it every day, that's the hard part"

[@namelessinva]

Look up carnivore "diet".

[@isaactheninjakid1596]

I believe in you!!!!

[@emisassy1819]

Keeping an animal obese and saying "she needs to know unless she's fat, I won't love her." is animal abuse. Can someone call the authorities on her for that? I'm obese and I would never want my cat (or any animal) to suffer from this awful health condition.

[@brianaguilar8283]

Sure, we just need her TikTok handle first

[@eperke2933]

pretty sure she was being sarcastic... like in a thats what haters think i'm doing way

[@lilianawojciechowski2828]

Absolutely agree! I'm 240 pounds, but my cats are given an appropriate wet, meat only diet that keeps them slim and able bodied. Seeing them run and play and having the time of their life brings me so much joy. Anyone keeping their pets fat are neglectful and abusive.

[@wildtymes2429]

Sadly enough, I've noticed for many years with horse owners that quite often overweight people tend to have overweight horses, which they think is normal. Without saying anything to them about their extra weight, I would point out that their morbidly obese horse is at a much higher risk of having hoof problems such as a condition called acute laminitis, which can lead to chronic founder, and if their horse ends up with those conditions, chances are they will have a poor quality of life, they will spend a lot of time lying down trying to take pressure off their feet because they are in excruciating pain, and if they end up with rotated and/or sinking coffin bones, they may have to be euthanized. Some of those people took the advice I offered, but unfortunately, some did not, and their horses did die sooner than they would have if their owner had been responsible and had them lose some weight.

[@maggiebuehler8484]

As a previous obese woman who was eating all the time and unhappy and depressed I made a decision last year to better my life in a healthier way. I had lost 65 pounds on a specific keto diet and exercise five times a week and maintain my good health I am so much happier person. I feel more attractive than I ever did, I wish people the best and I support anyone’s decision to make their lives, happier and healthier..

[@triv1993]

You guys in the US should organize 1 or 2 mile marches for fat acceptance several times a week and have these people join to fight the oppression.

[@teehee440]

LMFAAO

[@iamnumbuh13]

genius 😂

[@itsnotif.itswhen]

By the end they naturally lose weights and dont know why

[@lilfairycupcake]

lol they are lucky to walk to the frig.

[@Garlicandonions]

Genius

[@TheThunderinghammer]

I'm overweight, I hate it, makes me miserable, I'm working on it. These people disgust me, and the fact they will ignore these deaths to continue their moronic cause, is downright loathsome. Edit: I did not anticipate so much positive reinforcement for my weight lose endeavors! Thank you all for the encouragement, this year I have lost around 60 pounds so far and am endeavoring to keep it going. I wish you all fortune in your endeavors!

[@TheThunderinghammer]

​@@munchymeow Thanks, much appreciated

[@Sussex_Seagull]

Sounds as though you live in the real world. Stay positive, we're all here for you.

[@poogissploogis]

Best of luck in your weight loss journey! Awareness is the first step, you got this!

[@ieatpudding]

dont give up dude, you got this. were all here for you. ❤

[@JimiSparx-yw3gb]

Try the keto diet. It's the only diet that I went on that let me not eat without hunger pangs. Ketosis suppresses the hunger hormone ghrelin. It works. Lost 50 lbs in less than a year.

[@derfalschejunge]

To all people here admitting they are obese but are working on it: More power to you! I am glad for you and proud that you come out for others to read your message. Gives me hope that we can come back to reason.

[@Elba.Ginon93]

I am a manlet but I am working on it! 🫡🧨

[@user-gm4kv2my4u]

I resorted to literal mutilation of my digestive system (gastric bypass). Im down from 360+ to 269. Still need about a half of a person to go. But considering i would likely be at or over 400 pounds if I didnt start the weight loss process, it was 100% worth what I had to give up.

[@hstripptew4832]

At this point…In 2024 ain’t no one on this planet is “HEALTHY”.

[@KayBacci]

I'm an Englishwoman. I'm not Americaphobic, but I am often astonished by the craziness of many Americans, especially American women. It seems to me that they should be the happiest, most contented people in the world because they have everything they could possibly want. Billions of people on this earth have very little, even nothing at all. Yet so many Americans are unhappy and dissatisfied. Why? Is it that they feel so empty and are leading meaningless lives? Food is one way of filling that emptiness. I have visited the USA twice, and I felt bloated and stopped eating because it seemed impossible to have a simple meal, such as a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of toast or one pancake for breakfast. I would see people eating a stack of pancakes with bacon, sausage and maple syrup on top! Why do these obese women feel oppressed and complain that fatphobia is racist? They are not oppressed, they have freedoms that billions of women in the world can't even hope to have.

[@SandraDee590]

The real message of a fat positivity movement should be to not shame or bully people who are fat or obese. Instead, encourage and applaud them for trying to get healthier. Even if it's small baby steps. I sadly have a friend who is over 300 lb and convinced she is healthy because she has excellent numbers from her blood test- she only has these numbers because she is on a lot types of medication to control conditions that come with being morbidly obese. Because of this movement, she convinced herself that it is okay.

[@Nana-vf7bc]

I was part of Ana. And I can't tell you enough how Ana and the Fat positivity is the exact thing. You isolated yourself from people who care, describing them as hater and jealous. You surround yourself with online people who tell you how beautiful you are, the most unhealthy you become. You become aggressive and shut down everyone who tries to deny your delusion. I was 15 when I was forced to get a checkup by a doctor, and I was so anemic that the nurses couldn't draw any blood for exams. Then, two months later, I felt like I was dying; my chest hurt, and my heart felt like it was going to explode. I passed out in my room and regained consciousness hours later. I was always locked up in my room, so my family didn't even know; until this day, I haven't told them what happened, but it was the most painful and terrifying wake-up call ever. That was the day I cut off the Ana community completely and worked on making amends with my family and friends; healing came by itself. During the pandemic, I was relapsing and searching for my previous Ana group; the group was dismantled after 3 of the members died. PLEASE....DO NOT ENCOURAGE ILLNESSES OR DELUSIONS...PEOPLE DO DIE FROM THESE....CHILDREN, LITTLE GIRLS, DO DIED FROM THESE.

[@oogalyboogaly-qb2vp]

Here. Take this:👑 with the direction you're heading it's gonna fit you well😎👍

[@molliesorensen]

we care about you

[@Khunark]

Echo chambers online are really dangerous. There are movements out there that peddle all sorts of socially deviant behavior, that only ends up hurting them.

[@vannyaanjani6892]

Two extremes are the same at the core

[@joce3553]

this is exactly what i was thinking, they are the same. respect to you for your recovery and ty for sharing < 3

[@williamsimpson2777]

The deaths of the fat influencers is so tragic, especially the woman who wanted to change and turn things around. Thank you for bringing attention to this with tact Blaire! All the best.

[@MetaKnight964]

The narcissistic ones had it coming.

[@MirekBrc]

I wonder how many of their followers will actually follow them?

[@Notmyname1593]

Hopefully this will be a reminder to at least some of their followers.

[@qsanchez95]

yeah the first girl she showed i actually followed bc she was trying to get better for a long time. she wasnt encouraging others to be her size & wanted to be healthy. but then she kept gaining weight so i unfollowed her. i had no idea she actually died though, tragic

[@hees0009]

That first girl, Brittany, dying after wanting to get healthy again, is so sad. Rest in peace to her and comfort to her friends and family.

[@HeyYouFromThatGame]

Oof. Rest In Peace Ms. Brittany.

[@Lash_hsaL]

I love you so so much. I agree with almost everything you talk about. I am 14 years old and I have been exercising lately. Eating healthier and realizing that I am not living a healthy life right now. I'm trying so hard to be healthy and you are 100% helping me with this journey

[@Cpg_84]

"You're kink shaming" "I am....I am....what are you going to do about it?" Love the sass and the truth!

[@angiecr]

We should do more kink shaming. I know a case of a man that went to beauty salon and bit the foot of a customer. The woman is famous in Brazil and if you understand Portughese you can watch her telling the story: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZSQfn9pncSkmKM

[@chandram4866]

I stopped trying to lose weight for a while because I wasn't successful at all. I would go months without any sugar, counting calories, no soda, and doing everything right and barely lose. I finally qualified for a weight loss doctor. Ended up having a bunch of metabolic issues. Now finally losing weight after surgery. Saving my life. Update: 100 lbs down since I decided to go this route. I do not regret this at all. My blood work is all normal! My BP is excellent! I did some planning ahead of time, followed the protocol, and it wasn't as hard as people think it is. Anyway for anyone out there struggling, this is your health journey between you and your doctor. You know where you have been. You know the hard work you've put in. It's time to go get real help and not be gaslit by the "well-meaning" public and traditionally medical community. Go see a weightloss doctor.

[@lostandfound5145]

I also have a metabolic issue and have struggled to maintain a healthy weight. It is so frustrating when you do everything but your body doesn’t cooperate. Praying surgery works for you ❤ keep it up! I know it’s a frustrating journey but you’re not alone and you’re worth the investment in money, time and effort ❤

[@VB-lc4xz]

How did you figure out your metabolic issue? I gained weight, and have thyroid nodules, but the hormones are within the norm. The endocrinologist refuses to see me, and the only help my doctor offers - is pills for controlling my appetite (though I eat like a bird), and my impulses (never have any - no doughnuts, ice cream, cookies..); or later- ozempic. I want some help checking my metabolic issues. How did you do that?? With your endocrinologist?

[@decats]

​@@VB-lc4xzask your doctor to check your T3 and T4.

[@JimsyFlimsy]

Good for you. That's awesome. Best of luck in your journey to becoming your best self.

[@starcandyx]

good for you! never give up everything is possible consistency is key

[@Annoyingannoymous]

As someone who has a history of a different type of self harm, yes, this is absolutely self harm.

[@MegaSpideyman]

I'm sorry you've gone through that. I hope you're no longer struggling with it.

[@Annoyingannoymous]

@@MegaSpideyman Thank you 🙏

[@MegaSpideyman]

@@Annoyingannoymous You're welcome.

[@Heycat862]

When I was self harming the most it was when I went on a binge. I just hadn’t realized it until recently after starting a new medication

[@moth_belly]

I hope you're doing better, friend.

[@savysmarty8621]

I’m overweight and I have an eating problem. But I look at myself in the mirror with my acne and fat rolls and I smile because I am okay with how I look, and I’m also okay with most people not seeing me as attractive because that’s just how people work. Some people like things other people don’t. However, I am still trying to lose weight because I know it’s hurting me. My knees ache and I can’t run without getting winded. You can be beautiful while still trying to make life better for yourself and those around you. I love myself, and loving yourself means taking care of yourself.

[@savysmarty8621]

Oh and also adding some other things I wanted to say, My eating problems stem from adhd, autism, and major anxiety. So it’s a struggle haha, but I’m not going to just completely give up. It will take a while but I know I can get there if I keep trying, even if I really don’t want to sometimes. And loving yourself doesn’t just apply to overweight people. It applies to everyone. People with anorexia can also struggle with self image, along with those who have other physical disabilities. And even people who are the heath standard can also struggle mentally.

[@FaithHope21]

Yes! Loving yourself means taking care of yourself. Something I wish I knew when I was younger...

[@junrobin9335]

@@savysmarty8621 I am sure you will get there eventually. I got autism too and I struggle with a lot of food types. Will puke a lot if a texture doesn't agree with me. Makes it really damn hard to actually try new meals. Living half on regular food and half on suplements to keep a functional body. We'll both get there with the little steps and the moments where we got the courage to try something new that's not too scary and that we are ready for. Dare to take your time when you need it so the change you make will stick.

[@rachelw6149]

Absolutely disgusting to equate telling someone that it's unhealthy to weight 300+lbs with racism. I cannot with some of these people.

[@robfox6103]

Its Evil. Anything that isnt the Truth is Evil

[@Milburt]

weigh*

[@finished6267]

gayness, feminism, trans sexuality, etc are all compared to us and our shit history in this sick country. these people want to walk all over and spit on our legacy. I can't wait for it all to come crashing down, it's already too late to pay reparations.

[@boosqueezy2418]

they’re delusional

[@jamesrecknor6752]

Democrats, mostly.

[@autumnariel]

As someone who recently lost over 200 lbs-I can verify that most of the “movement” has to do with fetishism. There’s a feederism and BBW loving community that’s dark, and it goes deep. The other portion is mental illness, and there needs to be more attention drawn to getting these women and men help. They are stuck in an addiction that they are in denial of and it truly is so so sad.

[@moonshayde]

Congratulations on losing over 200 lbs!!

[@autumnariel]

@@moonshayde So sweet of you, thank you! :)

[@moonshayde]

@@autumnariel You're very welcome...I know it's a tough thing to do!

[@MasterOfTheElements]

@@autumnariel what do you mean by fetishism? Cause I see nothing sexual about the way they look but hey to each their own.

[@autumnariel]

@@MasterOfTheElements There are people that prey off & encourage food addiction for their own sexual gain. A lot of people (and I mean, a lot) have a fetish for someone who is fat. A majority are closeted (celebrities, professional sports players, the elite, even models) Some even get off on the idea of making someone bigger by feeding them (food fetish/feedee/feeder) and that can stretch to the point where the goal can be to immobilize that person, or even encourage them to eat themselves to death. Some even like the idea of being crushed by someone fat. & that’s just the tip of the iceberg. These women and men also get A TON of praise, money, and are worshipped on the daily for being big. There’s a whole “community” and they cover it up by the vice of saying it’s about “fat positivity”-it really almost never is & they know that, but it’s never said. The “community” is extremely tight-knit under the surface & if you aren’t part of it, they put forth a great effort into making sure you don’t know about it & never find the true motive behind the “movement” lol. Hence why those who expose what’s really going on (bits of it) are IMMEDIATELY attacked for it & labeled “fat phobic or even cancelled.

[@wearelightbeings]

Saying you love your body while being morbidly obese is like saying you love your wife after you punch her in the face. You don’t abuse something you truly love.

[@DissTrackTed]

Love this.

[@DarkAquaVII]

That is probably the best comment I've seen for this! ❤

[@fukenitupfaye]

👏👏👏

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

Thank you! You are so right. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ashlee0039]

daaammmnnnn fr tho

[@arcayalove2526]

All these processed foods are what’s killing us!! And we all know that processed foods are the cheapest. I had to learn how to eat correctly and therefore, I’m healthier and happier and I weigh less now.

[@Georgino893]

as someone who was 467lbs a few years ago, these break my heart. It’s NOT healthy to be that size! I am down to 186lbs and still going! I did it naturally, by making sure I’m burning more calories than I’m eating, walking 5-7 miles a day 7 days a week with lots of hills. And all I drink is water & black coffee. It is HARD to lose weight but if you want to survive, you HAVE to! I have also had 6 children (I surrogated 4 children, and had 2 of my own) so losing the weight every single time I gained it from pregnancies, was *HARD* but I did it. WE CAN LOSE THE WEIGHT WITHOUT SURGERY, PILLS, Ozempic, etc. just takes work!

[@mc0rn1]

All the best to you and your family :)

[@edwardkrolop]

That's so awesome, congratulations. Hope you keep at it and live a long, healthy, and super happy life 😊

[@Andydacoolkid]

That is impressive! Good job (^_^)>🏆

[@juliesabin5707]

Well done, absolutely amazing and inspiring testimony 😃 walking is the Best way to burn fat and keep our weight down - you don't have to do hours in the gym! Having supportive people round you helps too, as with Anyone trying to kick depression/ addiction. Keep shining girl! Your kids will be So proud 👏 ❤

[@vexile1239]

Well done, keep up the hard work, you can do it

[@Tasumi_Ashiru]

I was 675 lbs, I am down to 350 lbs. People tell me how I am healthy ... No, I am getting healthy. Encourage us in the gym and don't make fun of us when we make good decisions. Support those of us going into a healthy lifestyle. Blaire is not hating on obese people. She wants people to live longer. Thank you for speaking the truth. I am still fat, and I am working hard to lose weight. I was in a feeder/abusive relationship, and now I love myself with each pound I lose.

[@shoshanaepstein2376]

Good for you, badass!

[@tatianaes3354]

The “food” people are taught to eat in America is a real poison. I hacks and cracks biochemistry of your organism and makes people want to eat more and more of those horrible junk foods. Good for you for being able to fight it back.

[@lynab7964]

Proud of u

[@1PrayerWarrior4]

AYYYY! Way to go! I'm proud of you!

[@lpsfankanr1]

325 lbs down???? My GOD! YOU'RE AMAZING! THIS IS SUCH A BREATHTAKING PROGRESS!!! WOW! Don't stop! You've got this! Wow!

[@raygefdz4423]

Some people say Blaire is hating on fat people but she is actually showing she cares by wanting them to be healthy and live longer.

[@Stalemarshmallow]

Mother always wants what is best for you, even if the message is spicy

[@adelinewurzer4533]

Exactly

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

These people don't understand the concept of tough love...

[@raygefdz4423]

I don't agree with body shaming but Blaire doesn't shame them, she tries to encourage them with logic and facts.

[@cmay7429]

​@@StalemarshmallowYeaaah...but sometimes mothers come on a little strong and cause more harm than good. Honestly, I wouldn't mind her dialing it back like 20% Women's beauty standards have long been unhealthy, and while glorifying obesity is stupid, destructive, and gross, glorifying rail thin 20 year olds with fake tits, fake butts, and eating disorders causes its own set of problems.

[@Gorille_hilare]

As a European, I don't understand why Americans refuse universal healthcare but eat as if they were immortal.

[@JeffreySmith84]

I'm American. The culture here is a bizarre amalgam of Protestant Work Ethic individualism and an array of stubborn delusional thinking. I personally gave up on things getting better after 2020. No one hated Bernie Sanders and what he represented more than the professional liberal class who buy into things like "fat acceptance" or any number of other insane trends. It's a weird country, to say the least.

[@Kuriouser.kuriouser]

As someone who had metabolic syndrome and was prediabetic at 348 lbs, and now has nearly perfect bloodwork at 190lbs, no one will ever convince me that fat people can be healthy. As someone who could hardly make it up ONE flight of stairs without being completely out of breath, I will forever roll my eyes at fat acceptance.

[@LifeAfterLosing]

Great job!

[@knockacullion]

Good shit keep it up

[@torrayallise]

I was 362 in may after my last baby and so far I’m down over 140lbs I actually never had any underlying health issues. I’m sure I was one of the lucky ones. I definitely agree I was out of breath going up stairs but the worst thing my dr told me I was vitamin d and iron deficient. But I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression when I was fat and it’s off my medical history now that I’ve lost this weight and can wholeheartedly say it was because I was so morbidly obese.

[@torrayallise]

I’m also 5’11 so maybe that has something to do with why I’ve never had any heart problems or other issues. Maybe the weight was distributed better so it wasn’t as hard on my body. But I had to physically show people my paperwork from the dr that I was 364 lbs because no one thought I was even close to that weight.

[@mmst524]

congrats to you on your journey! so glad to hear you are healthy and happy now

[@lisaorde6335]

I think there's a big difference between loving yourself what's going on here. Loving yourself doesn't mean finding excuses to continue hurting yourself.

[@877swissmiss]

Yes, and self harm has many ways and forms. Eating, consuming generally unhealthy stuff regularly in a certain amount, cosmetic surgeries, restricting yourself from going out as the human we are ( without hours of preparations to „adjust every little detail). Any obsessive pattern of behavior, even if healthy on a lighter level like doing sports. Many ppl are overly obsessed w their looks which can also result in a way self harm.

[@MarianneHMiettinen]

I think we feel insecure about our bodies and want to look good for men or friends, while being loved while being on a weight-loss journey are completely independent of one another. A man and friends can love a fat woman, someone on her weight loss journey, and a skinny woman, for her personality, for who she is. This is difficult to articulate for me. I'm obese myself, but thankfully not morbidly.

[@TheFeralMom-Cass]

I love that you mentioned Tess. I used to follow her, thinking it was self love, but when she was encouraging morbidly obese women to not lose weight. It’s gross to encourage folks to keep on hurting themselves.

[@MissKateKatie]

I used to follow her too. The eff your beauty standards thing really got me. But she's toxic as shit. It's one thing to say, eff the haters and eff the people kicking us while we're down and encouraging women to feel good about themselves regardless of their size. But don't glorify something that's clearly unhealthy. You can have self love and feel beautiful without promoting something unhealthy.

[@TheDiscotwink]

Great video! It’s so sad that some were trying to turn it around but it was too late. My heart breaks for them and those who are blindly filling this movement to their deaths. There’s nothing positive about committing suicide by binge eating.

[@-spacedout--spacebound-7438]

My husband and I have always been "chubby" if you'd want to say that. Recently he sat me down and asked how I'd feel about just watching what we eat. It was a Lil weird at first but after a while it became habit and we feel so much better already. We're looking to get a gym membership and I'm actually excited for it. I have felt ugly my entire life, even though everyone tells me I look great and I'm just 'thick'. Like no bruh I feel disgusted with myself. I made a promise to myself after my aunt had a heart attack and died (she weighed 370 and had to have a coffin custom made) that I'd never let myself go. My husband caught it early and were working on it.

[@robertmarshall2502]

Most wholesome comment ever

[@llamasugar5478]

Congratulations on moving together toward health!

[@brianaguilar8283]

We’re proud of you

[@seekertosecrets7618]

Good on you!

[@awwwwwwyeahhh]

Good on you! I wish you luck in your journey!

[@SarahLouxo]

As a fat person who has struggled with my weight for my entire life I can 100% say you’re right when you say it takes years to get as big as these women. At my highest weight I was 485lbs, I’ve lost almost 200lbs and still have a lot of work to do. I believe this “movement” is very damaging. I have been fat since I was a kid, my parents definitely over fed me and I had depression because of it. Then over time it becomes this back and forth fight with yourself because you’re sad so you eat and it makes you happy for a moment then you get sad again…the only way you get this big is because you hate yourself, not love yourself. The day I was finally fed up with my lifestyle and realized how much I loved myself and my family was the day I chose to take my health back and get my life back. There is no way those women who are that obese live happy lives. I could barely walk for 5 minutes before feeling like I was going to die. It’s crazy to glorify this.. so so heartbreaking

[@eeveefever13]

thats amazing that you've lost so much weight! im really really proud of you :) sending hugs

[@DionIvel]

Many people equal giving presents or food equals love. So I think your family loves you a lot. I think in most cases it starts somehow like this. I think it would help if more people realize what they do while they do it. To a degree only grannies are allowed to stuff love that way :P It's really great you lost so much! It truly is hard and you can be really proud of yourself :) Keep going and also be proud that you fight/fought depression, thats also some achievement

[@torycatherine2044]

I feel genuinely bad about that first girl. She was too young to die. And in that way. Debilitated, miserable, and with regrets. Hearing her talk about how she was hoping it wasn't too late for her to make changes and reclaim her life.......she really wanted to continue living and she didn't even know yet that it was already too late 😔

[@czwarty7878]

It is horrible, but one thing I remembered is how much harm she managed to cause to other women who watched her videos through that period before she realised what she was doing is wrong, and that only when death itself looked her in the eye. How many girls went the way of giving in to harmful disordered eating and growing obesity because she told them it's "body positive" and "totally healthy and great thing to do" that will "empower them". All these people are part of the cult machine that snowballs into taking more and more people with them. It's terrible what happened to her and the price she had to pay, but it's possible her death will do more good as example and reminder of what a horrible affliction obesity is, instead of being "fabulous and empowering" like she claimed through her entire life - an example and reminder that seemingly was needed, because no words and arguments spoke to this crowd, ever.

[@imgoatbaa3332]

natural selection

[@pdxtom]

@@imgoatbaa3332 I don't feel sorry for any of these idiots that encouraged others to stay on a path that would lead to an early grave in order to make money, gain celebrity status or feed their ego. The demise of such a person is a gain. Goodbye stupid!

[@chaus1ku]

Mhm :(

[@wenchyfoodwench4098]

The fear in her voice still haunts me.

[@scottblack7182]

My great grandmother was so big her ankles covered her feet. She couldn't wear shoes or leave the house. When she died (in Portugal in the 1950s) they had to take a piece of the roof off her house and lift her body out with a crane..she was buried in a grand piano crate. She died at 40 years old and all because her husband wouldn't let her leave the house and forced her to have 13 children. She didn't eat herself to death she was a victim of domestic abuse and these MFs sitting here talking about fat positivity and fatphobia make me sicker than sick. The saddest thing is when she was a young girl apparently her favorite thing was to dance and meet people in the town square. Obesity didn't give her anything, it took everything she loved away.

[@bobblob4477]

“a body size that hasn’t existed until very recently in history” is so true omg what i’ve been trying to say

[@patraic5241]

Or was so rare that it earned a spot in a carny freak show.

[@ruthagbas]

I read a book on that talked about a study done on fat people(women) to try to get them to loose weight. They found that for almost 90% of them, once they started to loose the weight, they panicked and went back to eating to gain weight, it took a psychologist and asking the right questions to see that the ladies were gaining weight because they had been SA’d as kids and they were using the fat to protect themselves from further SA as adults. Just imagine how sad that is, now someone who is suffering from trauma and using fat to cope sees this fat positivity movement and continues to abuse themselves and their bodies till death.😢

[@arachnid33]

I think that’s spot on. I was thin and very petite my entire life but gained over 100 pounds in one year after a random act of violence/sexual assault. My doctor thought it was connected to the trauma of the assault and wanting to disappear. The only thing that got me over it I believe was to focus on gaining strength and feeling strong. There is something that feels vulnerable about dieting and weight loss, especially when you are a smaller person. I have lost over 80 pounds this way and have kept it off for ten years.

[@minuishaq631]

Thats horrible. We really need better mental health care to help people with trauma.

[@flav2689]

Oh my God. That actually makes perfect sense - and that’s scary.

[@brianaguilar8283]

@@flav2689it’s similar to women transitioning to men despite not being trans because they think they’ll be safer as men

[@averyremillard7968]

do you have a link to the study by chance? i wanna read it!

[@Sussex_Seagull]

Victimhood has become a super power - the problem is, your body doesn't understand dellusion and will break down.

[@Rowanda7361]

Good point!!

[@ankra12]

Exactly.

[@kellymullen8265]

I'm over weight and I've been working on losing weight since I can remember. It's not healthy to be overweight or even obese or morbidly obese. The heaviest I've ever been was 271 pounds I'm now down to 179 pounds or something like that . I go to my endocrinologist at the end of this month I don't like to Lee a scale in my house because it makes me happy to lose weight and not keep track of it and get upset if I don't see any weight loss . Maybe I should go on my ticktock ( I know I spelt it wrong I'm half asleep) and tell anyone who is overweight it's not too late to make a healthy lifestyle.

[@Ava_B.]

My best friend of 15 years weighed over 600 pounds. In 2016, I urged her to go to the doctor after I became concerned for her health. She found out she had significantly high blood pressure, asthma, and hypothyroidism. In December of this past year, she caught the flu. By December 20, she was on life support. Her lungs just couldn’t keep up anymore. She passed away on Christmas. She was only 35. Rest in peace Bridget Annette Mixson. You were the best friend I could have ever asked for 💜🕊️

[@sandrareichmann2116]

I am sorry!

[@zimjun7]

@@sandrareichmann2116 yeah. I can see it was exactly a month ago.

[@chaus1ku]

I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

[@chaoswitch1974]

I'm sorry

[@wenchyfoodwench4098]

I’m so very sorry!

[@marciakittredge4064]

I used to be 240 pounds. When my mom & husband passed away. That's the way I literally stopped taking all my medications that included anti depressants within 6 months. I lost 80 pounds. I now weigh 159 pounds. I went from size 18 to now 10. I went from type 2 diabetes to no diabetes. I may be healthier, but i'm still sad that I no longer have a family. But I do keep up eating healthier. No more cake cookies or candy. The only downfall is drinking soda. But I definitely decrease that as well. I drink a lot of tea & juice. Keep up the great work, Blaire!!!! Love watching you!!!😢👍🫶❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

[@sourgummiez]

Im so sorry for both of those losses. I gained a lot of weight this year too after the death of my dog and my dad and it caused me so much deep pain that i relapsed to my drug of choice - food. Do you like carbonated water? I find mixing it with a juice i like, plus some lemon juice and lots of ice is super satisfying and healthier than soda. Sending you love ❤

[@WhatTheWHAT524]

I am truly sorry for all your loss. That us heartbreaking and so hard to work through that pain that never truly leaves us. But we do learn to live with it in a hopefully healthy way. As you have done it sounds like. I am happy at least that you have been working on your health. I truly hope for the absolute best for you my friend! We ALL deserve to live a happy and healthy life. Much LOVE to you!! 💖

[@WhatTheWHAT524]

​@@sourgummiezI am sorry for your losses! Best wishes to you moving forward in your journey to living a healthier, happy life, however that looks and with what works for you. Best wishes to you and yours my friend! 💖

[@juliawahl4922]

So sorry to hear of your losses. I can only imagine the pain you feel and I find it beautiful that you’ve stayed so strong and not only maintained but improved yourself in the face of traumatic events. That’s very admirable.

[@OmniscientWarrior]

Careful with tea and juice. Juice is high in sugar. Tea can be made with sugar. Both counter fixing your body. Many types of tea, like herbal, can also inhibit iron absorption, do moderate it as it can be healthy to have some. A challenge to try yourself at, 17 days without added sugar and no more than one serving of fruit or sweet vegetable a day. It is easier if you save the sweet thing for the end of the day. If you can, no sweets at all. But this is to help break a cycle and to see if you have a sugar addiction. Your also be amazed at how used to sugar you may have become, so things might taste sweeter once this is completed.

[@chiusaperferie]

I went through 20 years of binge eating disorder, and yes it was a form of selfharm. I had therapy both psychological and psychistrical. I recovered. You can recover, seek help 💜

[@scotthurr5925]

Good job! I hope you stay proud of yourself!

[@mypandazworld177]

I’ve been battling my obesity for 25 years. It’s hard but you can’t give up. Thank you for making this video cause I have been preaching this on my channel as well. But you are preaching to the choir cause all those people are so brain washed to believing this garbage that’s being spewed. I was an athlete when I was a teen and now carrying this extra weight has almost killed me twice. They’re just fooling themselves and will soon learn the hard way that this was not as “positive”as it seems. God bless you for this video and I am so proud of you losing your weight you look fabulous girl💕💕💕

[@smalllightbulb3492]

I'm not fatphobic. I'm health conscious. I lost around 60 kg (130 lbs) because I realised that I wouldn't see my children grow up if I continued on the same path as my father who died at 55. My mother was terrified for me, she nagged me daily. Not because she's fatphobic but because she loves me.

[@mnb1988]

That’s amazing. Congratulations on all that hard work. You are so worth it.

[@PattiS3]

I'm sure many people love you. Don't give up!❤

[@laughaway7955]

Go go go! ❤

[@kenj0165]

Your blood pressure and arteries don't care about political views

[@tatinightmare]

Everytime you said “they died” I screamed a weird little scream idk why 😂

[@kaslana2321]

I used to to fat. It wasn't beautiful at all. It was disgusting. Getting sweaty from a little exercise, getting out of breath from reaching down to tie my shoes, and seeing these grotesque bits of flab everywhere on my body. Now I'm 5'9 and 130lbs, and it is much better. I'm not beautiful but definitely more than back then. In my opinion, fat positivity is just copium for obese people.

[@vexile1239]

Well done mate

[@calisongbird]

“copium”?

[@vexile1239]

@@calisongbird it's generally a term for people who lie to themselves, so the term "to huff the copium" generally means the person is lying to themselves and are in denial about any health issues

[@Valentina_Lat]

💯💯💯

[@manzanitakatznellenbogen2870]

Coping opium. Something you take or do in the face of disappointment or defear

[@mercedesp4020]

I'm over weight and trust me I don't want to die, I don't feel pretty, I know im not healthy. I'm working on myself down 7 lbs since the new year! I want to be healthy!

[@xarchanx]

Go achieve a healthier and happier you ❤

[@kennedybrown2759]

You can do it girl! I recently lost 100 pounds. Every time you get discouraged or feel like giving up just think of your goal and remember why you’re doing what you’re doing.

[@corruptslut]

Literally I don’t feel pretty. I know I have good human qualities but I can’t even try to lie to myself… your willingness to try is beautiful and you will see results. Let’s just keep going every single day.

[@1495978707]

Make sure youlre doing it sustainably by changing lifestyle, not a temporary diet

[@ItsjustEvie01]

Me too...I am overweight...I am 22yrs old and I have decided I want to be fit....I have been under strict diet and intermittent fasting

[@Wixxteria]

I'm a 14 year old girl. I'm around 70kg at only 5'3. I use these people as inspiration to get better and be healthier. sending my love to everyone :)

[@eyeballscratch]

Good luck on your journey! If you're going to lose weight, just remember to not be too harsh on yourself. Change your eating habits to more healthy ones, move more, stay consistent. Don't go to the extremes and starve yourself, eat in moderation and have a treat once in a while and you'll do great :D

[@Justanothercrazymom]

In 2017 I weighed 320lbs at 39yo. I was diabetic, had high bp, took heavy prescription narcotics due to back pain, had a-fib, multiple blood clots, depression. My family and I decided to stop eating out. We cooked healthy foods and started moving more. My husband and I were overweight since childhood and our kids were headed down the same path. I lost more than double my weight in six months. My husband lost over 100lbs and my children are healthy and active (including one that now competes in bodybuilding competitions). We lost over 600lbs as a family and have kept it off without gaining a single pound back in six years. I’m no longer diabetic, have normal heart rhythms, no longer on pain medication or depressed. I feel amazing! Body positivity is giving people excuses to be lazy! Don’t be lazy, what a difference our lives have become. It’s worth it.

[@martymcfly88mph35]

Damn that's awesome! Good job, seriously. That takes some serious work to achieve.

[@DrgnLdyLizzie2001]

So proud of you guys! Sending hugs and love to you and your family!

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

You are still diabetic. Diabetes does not go away. There is no cure. You are in remission not cured.

[@vladsafronov7642]

Sending love and support to y'all :)

[@beautifullybroken2458]

That is amazing!!! Keep up the great work! This is an amazing outcome to what could have been a tragic story. I’m so glad your entire family got healthy. ❤

[@naadjamaglover6088]

It’s funny to me how they attack Eugenia Cooney for “promoting” anorexia yet ppl like Tess Holliday are getting away with this crap…

[@nicoleadoresyouu]

eugenia also deserves critique here. she’s not healthy either, and she’s romanticizing anorexia by saying she’s fine, that there’s nothing wrong, not all bodies are healthy bodies, but all bodies deserve empathy and encouragement. we’re only vessels and our souls deserve respect

[@brbsnortingcatnip]

@@nicoleadoresyouu I don't think they were asserting that Eugenia Cooney's condition is okay and the other isn't. I'm pretty sure they mean they are both unhealthy, and should be treated that way, but only one side is getting the heat.

[@naadjamaglover6088]

@@nicoleadoresyouu no1 is saying she doesn’t deserve critique I’m just pointing out the hypocrisy of criticizing Eugenia yet praising Tess when it’s basically the same thing they are doing..and who is disrespecting anybody’s soul here??read and understand comments before jumping to conclusions…

[@DGolden247]

@@naadjamaglover6088 The thing is, you had put quotes around the word promoting, and usually putting quotes around a word like that is meant to indicate that you don’t actually believe that’s the right word to use, so initially your comment does seem a little confusing.

[@brbsnortingcatnip]

@DGolden247 Promoting isn't the right word to use, so the quotes make sense. Nobody is promoting Eugenia Cooney's body condition. People are concerned, it's not the same thing.

[@do_it_like_rei]

Please don't ever delete this no matter how much you get bashed. People need to wake tf up. I'm only slightly overweight but I make sure it never gets out of control. If you won't be able to move at the weight you are now when you're elderly, you're too fat. This is an epidemic and this needs to be addressed.

[@OmniscientWarrior]

One thing you can say about Blaire is he tends to push back against bullies and didn't back down unless proven wrong.

[@AutomaticDuck300]

I don’t plan on living that long but you’re right

[@sarahbethkeating7900]

There's something to be said about being kind to yourself and loving yourself WHILE working to be healthier ( "It's OK that I'm overweight (I'm not going to hate myself), I have a beautiful body, and I am blessed. BUT I can be better and I'm going to work on getting back to being healthy." ). We need both though, this movement has turned into a wild scam.

[@juliefisk8066]

I'm 55, have a debilitating, degenerative, and extremely painful spine condition. I decided after leaving my sh*tty 31 year marriage that I deserve to be happy. I stopped eating chips and candy, and even gave up sweet tea (oh my!) I've lost 35 pounds and haven't felt this good in 30 years! Losing the initial 202 😂 then this 35 has made all difference. You don't have to go hard in the gym and make these huge drastic changes in the beginning but ffs start somewhere!!! Moving is a lot easier now, I'm still in a lot of pain, but I'm also not lugging around all the extra weight

[@LadyVandMrT]

I tell everyone to start by replacing all sucrose, all table sugar, high fructose corn syrup, etc, with fruit and 100% fruit juice. Fructose is not addictive, but sucrose is, and it's as addictive as cocaine. Just removing processed sugars in place of natural ones is usually the first step anyone needs to real change. Suddenly, they don't feel they need sugar anymore, the carb intake goes down, and so does their weight. Good for you!! Spread the word ❤

[@barb6868]

That is awesome!

[@Ur_local_polytherian-s6e]

Good luck on your journey! I hope your spine gets a bit better!

[@AlyssaLeate]

This is so awesome im so proud of you and you should be so so so proud of yourself!

[@angryb0b-f7n]

16 years old and I weighed 252+ pounds and none of it was muscle. I was constantly tired, depressed and socially awkward. Go to college and get bullied like you wouldnt believe for it. And then one day I had a light bulb moment. They were right. I was fat. REALLY fat. I stop over eating, start exercising, the weight drops off , the bullying stops and I actually got some respect. Im into my 50's now and my weight has fluctuated up and down since then (Covid didnt help!) but ive never gone back over 210 lbs and hit the gym 3 times a week. 'Fatists' need help.

[@felipevlllll]

I´m sorry you were bullied for having a problematic. That´s such a bad side of human society. But hey, at least it help get you to realize you needed better health. Not for them, for yourself. That counts as a win for me ❤ Still though, the being asses part, was totally unnecessary. I mean you can still try to help someone without the being a jerk part of it.

[@haventchangedmypfpsince2009]

My mom tried to tell me that I need to change. Then I started getting pre-diabetic symptoms, the realization that I still have a life to live hit me all at once. I'm trying to lose the weight, unfortunately I have hypothyroidism not related to my weight, and I'm Brazilian which my mom has told me we are known to have more estrogen than others so that's why we have that coveted hourglass figure, that comes with this price. That girl was very accurate about how everyone is overweight so I don't realize I'm obese since I'm "mid size" but yes, it's obesity.

[@haleybonell5314]

Congratulations love hearing these stories keep it up !

[@kindauncool]

+@@haventchangedmypfpsince2009 the hourglass/pear body shape actually leads to better health and a longer life, even at a higher weight. I'm not saying not to lose weight, but you are a bit luckier in that regard. Those with the "banana" or "apple" body types who carry more fat in the upper abdominal section rather than the hips/buttocks area are likely to be more unhealthy/reap worse health risks.

[@Mikemic2218]

I used to be 411 pounds in 2019 and 2020. I gained that weight due to grief. I lost my mom to cancer in 2017 and grieving was difficult and I turned to bad eating habits. But I lost over 200 pounds by diet and exercise and I feel absolutely great. My health is fantastic. My blood pressure is normal and I have so much energy. I can now jog around my block for 5 mins without feeling winded. Of course eventually I start to pant but I don't feel like I'm gonna pass out or something. FIX YOURSELF BEFORE ITS TOO LATE AND NEVER GIVE UP.

[@Gaspo123]

Great work, keep on staying healthy and 💪

[@robertprior94]

Keep up the hard work, make 2024 your best yet. Cheers Mate

[@Mikemic2218]

@@robertprior94 grief does terrible things to a person

[@robertprior94]

@@Mikemic2218 I know mate,

[@robertprior94]

@@Mikemic2218 but hey, stay strong my brother

[@baduraful]

As a bigger person who is actively trying to loose weight its mind blowing for me that they think being morbidly obese is healthy, should they be bullied or treated like less of a human for being overweight NO BUT to pretend its healthy is ridiculous.

[@imthatribbonintheskyyythat1087]

my mom is fat and focused on her health. she stopped eating as much junk food and her motto was and still is, "i don't care about my weight as long as i eat healthy and am healthy". She dropped over 60 pounds doing that alone. She simply made sure to go out everyday to do her business and ate healthy. Getting to that weight definitely has to do with food and simply eating healthy will DEFINITELY make these people lose weight. My mom still has her mom belly but without it shed look really slim compared to what she did before. SO PROUD!!

[@Sar-ahG]

Keep her active and do everything you can together - good job Mamma!!

[@tracydaniels5902]

When I had an eating disorder people did NOT have a problem telling me “you look too thin!” “Have you been sick?” I said “yes, I was sick, I was bulimic/anorexic” It’s rare for people to question a person that’s obese! I didn’t get offended, I knew I had a problem. I acknowledged it and took care of it. Not because I was questioned, but because I knew it was extremely unhealthy.

[@ash-qu33n]

YES! When I was underweight I acknowledged my problem and was appreciative when people tried to help. Those obese people just be living in their own unhealthy bubble.

[@sincerely-b]

People used to ask me that all the time until I hit my mid-30s. I just had a really fast metabolism. Now I'm a normal thin size. Amazing how people can tell you openly that you're too skinny, but you can't tell someone they're too fat!

[@alextomei-z6l]

Tracey happy your doing better now 😇

[@TriStarIII]

Same with us (formerly) skinny guys, people never had any qualms about pointing out how skinny we look, I guess it‘s to do with the fact that overweight/obese people are now in the majority and have been for quite some time, majority rule so to speak

[@RetroRayne]

This is a very good point. I joined Slimming World and lost 63lbs. When I was at my heaviest nobody said anything about my weight but when I lost the weight and got to a healthy weight I often had people telling me not to loose anymore weight or asking if I was unwell.

[@anakaliaeastwood]

What's irrational about the fear of becoming fat?

[@kitty6591]

right?

[@MegaSpideyman]

Nothing.

[@AneXineohp]

better question: what's irrational about worrying about your health, which includes monitoring your body's state?

[@motina10]

When I am at 190 lbs, people will not believe I am over weight, but as a male, at 190lb, that is when the visceral fat really makes my organs feel crowded. I don't like the feeling and it is literally unhealthy. What is irrational about that?

[@snpr1022]

There is a name for that it's called anorexia and bulimia.😮

[@Tish-fo5rr]

I was forced to eat as a child because I grew up in a house where my father demanded food not be wasted (he grew up poor), so my mom would sit at the table with a belt and I had to clean my plate. As a result, I was a fat kid who was bullied by the other kids. As an adult, I was always plus size. I never had a healthy relationship with food. Mealtime is often the first time a kid has their consent violated by being told to clean their plate. I am in my 40s and I changed my eating habits 2 years ago after I discontinued a medication that was causing me to gain even more weight when I was already morbidly obese. I’m happy to say that I’ve lost 1/3rd of my original body weight. I am able to do so much more, I can even exercise! I’d like to see our society have a healthy relationship with food so society can be healthier. Thanks for this video, Blair. Fat positivity is not a good idea, imo.

[@britybearx3]

down 70 pounds and i’m feeling better everyday. this needed to be said.

[@poppymcpeake9961]

congrats man!

[@Z3RKUSSY]

smashing it homie

[@ok-zb3sf]

❤

[@Gigglyb1tch]

You're crushing it! Great job 🔥

[@catfish64115]

Proud of you dude, you got this!! 🔥

[@megan7506]

I’m 35 pounds down and I easily feel better both mentally and physically. Weight loss is not a bad thing.

[@tassiodrigues]

I'm a skinny guy that used to be very shy in my 20's. When I started going to the gym my mental health skyrocket! It made me feel so good about myself, even without any body changes. Working out is not a myth, of course not everyone enjoys it, but it certainly can increase your mood and energy!

[@WhatTheWHAT524]

Good for you!! So glad to hear you are feeling better and happier! Living a healthy happy life is something everyone deserves. I wish you the absolute best in your journey! Best wishes my friend! To you and yours!💖

[@WhatTheWHAT524]

​@@tassiodriguesSo happy to hear that it's been such a good and positive experience for you! I definitely think it's important to take good care of your health in every different way. However that looks to you personally! Best wishes to you and yours! 💖

[@Josie-Lass]

CONGRATS!🎉 I'm 21 pounds down myself. Just 22 pounds more, and I'll be on a healthy weight.

[@graciepoo18]

yup!

[@rmgalardo]

Literally lost one of my best friends to being overweight. She was always between 475 and 550. She kept trying to lose weight up until 2019 and she gave in to the fat positivity movement. She died not even a month before her 40th and so many people miss her so much.

[@dqverify6797]

I’m sorry for your loss.

[@dannigro8794]

Blaire idk if you’ll read this comment but I watched this video every so often and I think it’s important to show people who are in danger of becoming obese or who are obese so maybe it’ll help them live a different lifestyle and become healthier. It’s not bashing the people, but their lifestyle shouldn’t be shown as healthy.

[@laly3494]

My mom passed away 2 years ago exactly 6 hours before her 58th birthday and a month before her only granddaughter was born. At the time of her death she was 365 lbs at only 5 feet tall. She didn’t have any heart problems or diabetes. She died from pneumonia within a week after getting sick! I’ve been begging her to do something about her weight since I was a teenager… And now she’s gone. Her love for food was greater than her love for her children and grandchildren. I’m heartbroken forever.

[@x_n_x_gal9161]

I'm so sorry 😢

[@debsday5445]

Wow that's awful and really sad ❤

[@jadedlady100]

She absolutely did not choose food over you. If alcoholism is a disease so is an eating disorder

[@Confident211]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs. RIP mom. ❤

[@EllaRose-t2y]

it wasnt greater, she had a bad addiction to food and she didnt choose it over anyone, she just couldnt control herself. to say that hateful thing about your own mother whos now dead is sick.

[@victoriaholden6296]

I appreciate you doing this Blaire. I'm an ex bulimic / anorexic person - and I can see this fat positivity movement is just as harmful and f**ked up.

[@jasondashney]

I've always wondered about that. Skin and bones is also a size, so aren't they healthy too by definition? An 800lb and a 65lb person are both healthy? C'mon now. This movement is the most "cut off your nose to spite your face" thing I've ever seen.

[@sylth4103]

yea when i was 16 i got onto the anorexic side of twitter and that was…a interesting time in my life. promoting obesity is the same if not more harmful as promoting a 300 cal diet.

[@_Kayla_]

If you are fat, you should still love yourself 100%. Loving yourself also includes taking care of your body and taking steps (literally) to improve. Small steps, if you struggle to stand up then push yourself to stand for 2, 3 or 5 minutes, however long you possibly can, make small positive changes to your diet, walk a lap around your backyard. Just start somewhere and build from there.

[@Peglegkickboxer]

The only way I could love myself was when I made myself lose 100 lbs out of sheer hatred for myself. Sometimes you need a wake up call and some suffering to make a change. IDK what to say about this tbh, so much of obesity is mental health related.

[@doubleyouexwhyamzed]

You don't need to exercise to lose weight, especially if you're really big and can't. I lost 45 pounds in 2 months by intermitted fasting. It's all in the diet.

[@jilliansamael881]

This!!!!

[@winstonwolf6791]

@@doubleyouexwhyamzed It is extremely difficult to do it on diet alone and keep the weight off long term. You don't need to exercise per se. It is just being a little more active than you were the day before. You can do upper body movements while sitting down watching tv, Get a cheap small pool or blow up hot tub. It only has to be a few feet deep to take the pressure off by using the buoyancy to be able to just move around. As the other person said just start with a few minutes and work from there and even if you are really big, the minutes of activity will add up and help speed the weight loss from dieting, until you are small enough to move around more.

[@TheBloodyNights]

@@winstonwolf6791 Diet is the number one thing needed to lose weight. They are right you do not need to exercise to lose weight. Just existing you burn calories, the trick is to find the right amount of calories that puts you in a small calorie deficit, key word being small. And then letting time do the work. Exercising is of course great for your muscles, and a way to burn extra calories. But generally speaking the amount of calories you burn from exercising is pretty small in a day. And for a lot of people it's offset by the fact that it makes you more hungry than normal afterwards. People frequently overestimate how many calories they burned from exercise. I tried intermittin fasting, keto, etc. but really the most effective for me is a heavy focus on protein, and a small calorie deficit. I've gone from 345lbs, barely able to move around, to 225lbs muscular and pretty fit at 6'2" About 60-70lbs of that I barely exercised. The rest was just me turning into a gym rat with a good diet. lol

[@Zipster_The_Sarcastic]

My aunt suffocated to death due to excessive fat around her lungs. She died in her sleep. Her son found her.

[@rebelray84]

I'm not "fatphobic" I'm "deathphobic", because I know that being overweight, especially extremely obese, brings on major health issues that will lead to an early death.

[@autisticcaroline2005]

You’re absolutely 100% right! You’re so smart !

[@mariniikk]

that’s actually a really good way to put it. i’m a fitness trainer and super into athletics, and have issues conveying to my obese friend that her weight isn’t healthy because she called me fatphobic. i’m just trying to tell her she deserves to live 30 more years

[@rebelray84]

@@mariniikk exactly 💯

[@sylth4103]

@@mariniikki think it’s okay to be fat phobic against the FAT ITSELF. no one is scared of fat people, but scared of the idea of not being able to take care of your kids. not living on past 30. not being able to walk 15 steps without heavy breathing. cancer and all the medical problems that come with obesity. it’s scary to think about letting yourself get to that point…we should all try to live our best life and you can’t do that while being obese, because it’s not the best version of yourself you can be.

[@Nirmiti.]

Isn’t everyone scared of death?

[@domusardet4961]

The idea that we don't know if fat increases mortality is a flat out lie. Weight is a major risk factor in pretty much every chronic disease

[@alejandroatoche858]

Also for undergoing anesthesia

[@BloodSweatandFears]

“Having fear of becoming fat is irrational.” Says the people who are dead from being too fat ☠️

[@jujutrini8412]

I think it perfectly reasonable to fear becoming fat but it doesn’t excuse bullying people for being fat.

[@BloodSweatandFears]

@@jujutrini8412 I agree, if someone is concerned for someone’s health because of weight, they just need to reach out in a caring manor. There’s no need for being mean.

[@Princessmisaofficial]

​@@jujutrini8412She's not bullying anyone

[@jujutrini8412]

@@Princessmisaofficial I didn’t specifically accuse anyone of bullying! I was talking about society in general. Who are you on about?

[@Vallrain]

Too soon, you're meant to wait 10 years for a virus to spread and specifically target fat people at disproportionate rates co...coughing...vid. And then go through 50 years of miss information where a heart attack from an obese person is what killed them not the virus. Then you can make jokes about heart attacks being the number one cause of death but not attributing that fact to weight because 100 anorexic people had heart attacks, 0.6% vs 42 percent that are MORBIDLY OBESE, 1 in 5 deaths are heart attacks every year. 600k out of 3.2 mil deaths. Still less than the numer of Americans aborted, which is a million per year but I mean still about a third of the abortions going on in the abortion world champion Russia with 53.7 per 1000. But yeah totally too soon 😆.

[@user-cq9hb1pg3u]

Body positivity makes people who are in a darker place feel loved as they are so they have the spiritual strength to make positive changes in their life. It’s not about becoming fat. It’s about loving the body you have unconditionally and forming a barrier against the names the world may call overweight people. Names that are given without intention of healing but rather evilness, fear and hatred. The video is understandable but body positivity is made to give a space for everyone to speak regardless of their weight or body appearance.

[@GenXfrom75]

I was miserable at 200. I don't believe ANY of these people are happy! There's no way. I lost over 40lbs 7 years ago. And I'm absolutely phobic about gaining it back.

[@lunashadowingeclipse630]

SAME, i used to do skating before i dropped the weight and i couldn't skate more than 5 minutes with out it causing bad ankle pain, now that im like 50 pounds lighter i can skate a while without it hurting (besides the typical muscles being used from skating anyways)

[@hellyeah_ellajane]

I’m 35 weeks pregnant and even being about 45 pounds heavier than I normally am is EXCRUCIATING. My mobility is compromised, I can’t breathe effectively, my back pain prohibits me from doing my normal daily activities, I have to sit while doing meal prep, etc. I can’t imagine how disheartening it would be to deal with these issues due to lifestyle choices and not something finite like pregnancy. My heart goes out to kids that grew up in fat homes and didn’t develop healthy habits early on but there comes a point where you have to chose improvement, accountability, and progression over delusion, stagnation, and blaming others.

[@briahumble1858]

THIS!!!! I’m pregnant as well and although I’ve only gained 10 lbs (28 weeks pregnant ) the giant belly limits my mobility and makes my life so miserable . I’m so winded . I can’t imagine if I couldn’t deliver the baby and this go away

[@Chanel98baby]

I’m 5 months pregnant and I’m so scared 😕 I’m very tall and my weight fluctuates I’m 5’10 and before I was pregnant I was 180 all of it was at my bottom🍑 the skinniest I ever was looked sickly and that was 135 I was so skinny I didn’t have a shadow I was so happy to be 180-160 I blame my fiancé for feeding me Mexican food 😂 but my weight always went to the right places now I’m 197 😪 everyone is telling me my body looks good but I cry in the morning because I know how much work I’m going to have to do after the baby it’s worth it for my pumpkin 🖤 but I’ve become so depressed 😒 I feel unsexy my ass blew up out of control I can’t fit in anything I’m gaining stretch marks on my STOMACH 💔 and the other day my fiancé saw them and said “damn those look like war scars what are those?” 💔😒 I use to have abs I was so toned and I wanna cry just thinking about it 😪and it’s only going to get worse but never am I going to accept it

[@catgirl6803]

I've never been pregnant but I gained the COVID20 from not eating right while grieving the loss of my dad. And as soon as I got to 200lbs I just thought, omg this is so uncomfortable. My boobs are touching my chest. When I couldn't bend down to tie my shoes I was like, nope. And I got back down to 190 but I was thinking, how do people who weigh 300+ pounds even get to that level?

[@alyseceleste]

@@Chanel98babyaww I’m so sorry mama :( I have had 4 kids I was able to lose ALL of the baby weight by breastfeeding. It really burns a lot of calories. As long as you eat healthy and keep moving after baby (easier said than done!!) and take breastfeeding seriously (learn ALL you can) you can get back to healthy Keep in mind: it takes 9 months to grow a baby, allow yourself 9 months minimum to lose the weight !!!

[@stephsteph4503]

I gained 45lbs through my pregnancy, and a lot of it is fluids and baby. I'm 5 weeks postpartum and only have to lose 20 lbs to get back to prepregnancy weight. You will be more mobile and have more energy soon (if you can sleep enough),I promise!

[@nunyabidness6045]

My gosh... I'll be 39 in April and all these people DIED YOUNGER than I am! My meds have slowed my metabolism to a crawl and I gained weight, but I've taken control and have lost 25lbs and I feel so much better! There's NO WAY I could've EVER let myself get as big as these poor girls.

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

Well done! Yes, we have to change the way we eat when we get older because our metabolisms slow down as we age. Imagine being almost 52 years old, and you’re in much better shape and health than the majority of young women young enough to be your daughter or granddaughter, and you’re outliving these young women. Talk about being in bizarro world.

[@scotthurr5925]

Congrats on regaining/keeping control when on those meds! That's brutally tough to do.

[@johnl9977]

Yeah, I have to watch what I eat a bit to maintain between 160-165. I think for some though the weight thing is as difficult to beat as alcoholism or drugs. Thankfully, I do not have a metabolism that has a death grip on every calorie, beat alcoholism, but I think that would be harder.

[@LeenaStark]

GOOD on you for taking control of your life and being strong! Food *addiction* is no different than *drug addiction* --- and, I might say even MORE difficult to abstain from because food is _legal._ All one needs to keep in mind is that: We eat in order to LIVE --- and not live in order to EAT. Its that simple.

[@lalaithan]

@@johnl9977 You definitely can't ignore psychology when you're looking at why you're at a place health-wise that you don't want to be. That doesn't mean to use it as an excuse either. It means figure out the *reason*. When I got off alcohol, I went for food, then I was like, hey I need to stop...man, I need a drink.