Adele: What REAL Body Positivity Looks Like

[@Kelbel5995]

"It's not my job to validate how people feel about their bodies." That quote is FIRE.

[@jjava.bean5]

True now and when she was fat.

[@masacatior]

Me and Oprah: oooh

[@Borderose]

"To what extent must I participate in your self-image?"

[@billbill6576]

Good for her, she has a right to improve herself and her image of herself and it outweighs the opinion of others.

[@liesdiebibelbruder420]

It's Hatespeech 😅🤣

[@MyHam-os4bq]

Adele spent her whole career being a world class talent, shooting herself to the stars on NOTHING BUT HER TALENT, and now she’s lost a ton of weight for nothing but herself. Now people are mad that they have absolutely nothing to say about her. She was winning before, and she’s still winning. She is the rare inspiration.

[@PoptartParasol]

You hit the nail on the head. That woman has a beautiful voice, is a great lyric writer, and is naturally beautiful. Of course hollywood has to be bitter once she stops being "the fat girl" they could mock People are so petty and gross

[@Deli-xu2ih]

They hate it when people succeed too much.

[@sk-sm9sh]

@@Deli-xu2ih people especially hate when someone succeeds in a thing that they them selves could succeed too if not their own personal lack of discipline. Something like having great voice can be attributed to talent and thus by singing well Adele doesn't take away this self esteem from people. But when it comes to losing weight - anyone can do it. So when Adele does it - that makes people annoyed - because that kinda makes them lose self esteem as they know there is nothing special about Adele that makes it easier for her to lose her weight than for any other average fat bloke.

[@aylenvillarreal5439]

@@PoptartParasol I mean, you have to add the fact that she has always been beautiful regardless of her weight. And the fact that her confidence didn't steem off from that either, that she never tied her self worth to beauty in general. In short, it is infurating for them that they never had that power over her, specially as a woman.

[@Emma_..l]

The fact that people got mad at her for getting healthy should say everything you need to know about the fat acceptance movement.

[@emills767]

I think it is worth noting that there is a real difference between the FA movement and folks just happy to see someone like them make it. A lot of folks feel that way. And for them I feel badly. Not for Adele losing weight, for the fact that they have such few folks to look up to that are successful and fat. Sigh.

[@Emma_..l]

@@emills767 Tbf we should not be looking for fat role models. Like kiana said, we should not pick our role models bc of their weight. Being fat is NOT healthy or ok. It is not a personality trait either. It is deadly.

[@Blazeinbluebecausewhynot]

The fat acceptance movement is honestly full of toxic insecure ppl

[@lu5681]

im saying it here,,, I just lost 10kg (22 pounds) and im so proud of myself, im a size M (S sometimes), Im still not finish, but here I am, very happy about that and wanted to share

[@Emma_..l]

@@lu5681 Amazing! I have lost almost 40 lbs and I’m 28 away from my goal! I’m a large/medium. You got this my dudes :))

[@bellie6142]

When I was overweight, I hated when “fat” celebrities would lose weight because I felt betrayed because it felt like we were in this together. Now that I’ve lost 20kgs and feel amazing I find that I’m cheering them on because I know how hard it is. People who criticise other people for this accomplishment have some self loathing going on.

[@lemonadelunacy3291]

Heyy good job!!!

[@GreySeashell-j3m]

Yeah. we should be cheering each other to be better, not holding each other captive to be miserable together.

[@Ashley-cr4ow]

She’s not even a skinny model. She’s literally just a normal healthy weight now. She looks good

[@WileyCylas]

Everybody looks different at different weights 🤣 esp depending on ur fitness level 💪🏽

[@Handles_Are_Bad.Phuk-them-off]

I'd go so far as to say she still looks like she is on the bottom end of an unhealthy part of the BMI scale. That over 60% of people are in the obese category means that your subconscious has modified what you consider normal to skew heavy, she still has a bit to go to get where a doctor is going to say 'nothing outside of the normal range' when she gets a proper checkup.

[@Ashley-cr4ow]

@@Handles_Are_Bad.Phuk-them-off you mean underweight or overweight? Her bmi is a little lower than normal, but it’s still in a healthy range

[@Handles_Are_Bad.Phuk-them-off]

@@Ashley-cr4ow the bottom end of underweight makes anyone look like little more than a skeleton with some skin on. Perhaps the specific shots in the little snippets used were adding a bunch of 'camera weight' or something. I don't really follow any celeb myself but i do know that a shot from below the knee centring on the waist of someone sitting isn't the most flattering, hence my use of 'she still looks' perhaps it needed the implied 'to me.' 'Lower than normal' when normal is obese makes for a pretty bad metric, but BMI is a woefully bad metric second only to just going off of weight alone. "Invented" by the insurance industry to categorise patient's risk for the purpose of setting premiums, fuck know how it ever got to be the most used by the laywoman as a marker or indicator of real health metrics.

[@Ashley-cr4ow]

@@Handles_Are_Bad.Phuk-them-off oh I know I agree on the bmi. I did look up her stats though and she is considered slightly “underweight” meaning just below “normal”. She’s 5’9 at 55 kg/122 pounds. Not sure if she’s that any more. Most people who lose weight gain a little back once they increase their calories to maintenance. All I’m saying is she’s doing pretty good, looks good and her weight shouldn’t be cause for concern. If she’s still 122 pounds she’d probably be optimal energy level at around 130-140 considering her height, she’s pretty tall.

[@zirconium2014]

"you being fat is what made you Adele" Thats so disgusting. Being fat is what made Tess holidays. NOT Adele. Again a professional who happens to be overweight was publicised heavily in the media for their weight being associated with her talent instead of just focusing on the talent.

[@skaio.5279]

"Being fat is what made Tess holidays" 💀💀 true

[@papasscooperiaworker3649]

@@skaio.5279 whos tess holidays

[@skaio.5279]

@@papasscooperiaworker3649 fat activist. She promotes binging and being morbidly obese as it's a healthy lifestyle. She also said word "healthy" is negative.

[@marinavasquez8813]

Agree

[@tiktokexposed898]

Ironic that its "Her body her choice" when Adele is fat but when Adele is skinny its a problem and she should gain weight. I thought we accepted all sizes?

[@rm-zw8fx]

"my body my choice" is about abortion not about body size tho

[@alskarmode]

@@rm-zw8fx You can use words to mean more than one thing. Shocker, I know. Almost as if that's how languages work.

[@rm-zw8fx]

@@alskarmode it still doesn't mean that so it doesn't apply

[@Andrew_O]

With the fat acceptance movement it has often become "Your body is my choice so I can feel better about my own choices". It isn't anybody's job to resemble you to provide validation for some other aspect you might briefly share with them. Adele never claimed it so nobody gets to pin that expectation on her.

[@rm-zw8fx]

@A H omg mood

[@Mimikinn]

Every time I look at Adele’s face I am blown away by her beauty. Fat or skinny, she’s always been stunning.

[@agstinacueva1673]

Those british genes

[@dudamendesmili1071]

She had her face done

[@corpsefoot758]

As a straight guy, she’s always been attractive while her hair was blonde But there was a time during her brunette phase when uh … things got a tiny bit out of hand let’s say 😅

[@Anna13Tonks]

Girl it's plastic surgery and professional make-up. Don't live up to those standards

[@Divinebabalon]

@@Anna13Tonks she isn’t living up to any standards she is complementing a woman for her beauty . Stop being insecure

[@tashibalampkin8555]

Adele said "leave me the hell alone. If y'all wanna feel better about yourself, do the work yourself." 😂 And I'm here for it.

[@hansarah4727]

Exactly, that should be the spirit

[@aparna2701]

100% that's such a slap in the face to those fat acceptance idiots who go “WE JUST LOST OUR FAT REPRESENTATION WAHHH” like no Adele and Rebel Wilson are their own people with their own lives and goals, fucking stop bothering them

[@CurlyFries120]

So good 😁

[@Pa5an1]

I said something similar to a good friend. I lost a bunch of weight by eating better and working out more and while my friend was supportive and happy for me, it’d always end with her going “and I’m so fat, I just can’t lose any weight”. She’s normal weight, I explained multiple times how I did it and I just never knew what she wanted to hear? “I’m sorry for changing my eating and exercising habits, for getting out of bed at 6am to work out before work and for not stuffing myself with chocolate anymore”? It’s exhausting to try to validate her. I love her dearly and she’s not even overweight, but please don’t drag me down like that

[@kro0018]

@@hansarah4727 bigger fish to fry; pun intended. --> Wait wait wait wait ... Adele: "Best selling artist of the last 100 years" ?! 😄 That's a LIE ! "Hello..." Michael Jackson?!?!? 🕺🏽⚠️🕺1️⃣🏅🏆 The F* does this quote come from? Facebook fact checkers?!

[@katemask3904]

I remember how my thin sister in law honestly complained about Adele's weight loss because that's what "made Adele Adele" and she's "not Adele anymore now". As a struggling overweight woman, I thought that was wild coming from someone who always makes disgusting and degrading comments about overweight people. The double standards

[@natemorgan1996]

Damn, that's fucked up of her to say those things, I think Adele choosing to be healthy should be praised

[@ES11777]

She sound like a jealous person who likes seeing others at their worse so that she can look down on them. So gross. Please slap her for me lol

[@LibbyONeal09]

It almost sounds like she's jealous because now Adele is talented, successful, and "skinny". Such a weird thing to say, weight doesn't define who a person is! Adele lost weight for no one except Adele, and I think that's awesome.

[@LibbyONeal09]

Also, I realize I'm like 5 or 6 months late on this video haha

[@jmtk4140]

Then ur thin sister probably has some internalised issues she might have to deal with.

[@megp3526]

Adele phrased that FLAWLESSLY. It is not her job to validate other people’s bodies. She has her own life to live.

[@jessjv84]

It seriously blows my mind that people would even think she lost weight for anything other than self love. She obviously didn’t need to do it to conform to some beauty standard to become successful. She made millions of dollars and won a bunch of Grammies without doing that. She had already had success. She did this for herself, which is an amazing thing.

[@dannylieberwirth1784]

personally i thought it mightve been her finally cracking under media pressure since she was already vulnerable with the divorce and stuff, plus anyone can develop an eating disorder for instance, but honestly im just super fucking happy it was exactly the opposite!!

[@bebebongBaebae]

@@dannylieberwirth1784 nah she already started losing weight waaayyy before the divorce

[@chethammer]

Getting an award these days should mean about as much as getting the prize at the bottom of a Cracker Jack box. She better have done it for herself. She has all the resources money can buy and can afford to eat healthy food that tastes better than anything you or I could whip up.

[@MissCaraMint]

@@dannylieberwirth1784 You could tell that this was one very long deliberate journey. She did it the right way, and it took years. This was not some dumb crash diet that could be potentially dangerous, and I’m glad for her.

[@aa11ct9]

Superstars rarely alter their own images "just for themselves". It's obvious.

[@donutrangerr]

Adele's weight loss is really healthy. She doesn't try to lose it all at once, she accepted herself and slowly work her way. Now that is something I admire.

[@MissDarlaDeville]

This

[@jimmyleparrain1954]

Adele has more self love and confidence than the entire fat acceptance community put together

[@KianaDocherty]

😂

[@noimnotakpoppfpsheacy2526]

@@KianaDocherty I hope you're aware of what the symbol Saturn stands for and why there's a pattern in Hollywood of the powerful using Saturn. It's called Saturn worship also know as Satan worship and unless you're one of them i wouldn't recommend 😅

[@noimnotakpoppfpsheacy2526]

@@KianaDocherty Gurl Saturn isn't just some cute symbol to use in a thumbnail it's a statement, symbolism...

[@noimnotakpoppfpsheacy2526]

@@KianaDocherty ALSO fat positivity is anti body positivity. A total contradiction. NOT interchangeable. Separate.

[@yulana990]

@@noimnotakpoppfpsheacy2526 Not everything is a a "symbol" for a cult or a conspiracy theory. Please, grow up, and stop making shit up about celebrities case tiktok showed you too many conspiracy theories in a day. Saturn earrings, just like planet earrings and even tattoos have been populair for ages, move on.

[@sk0205xx]

You’re right, her weight was slowly declining over the year, all the haters saying she suddenly lost weight, I don’t think so. In fact I remember before she lost this weight and went viral I literally said to my bf she’s slowly losing weight. Good point for noticing that.

[@extrules]

I am fat, and I can see inside me exactly why people are upset at Adele. It's because seeing a fat and successful woman is a validation of my problems, and a reassurance that I don't need to change. I've lost 30 lbs over quarantine, and it's not enough (added exercise, but can't stop binging), and seeing her so healthy and (being honest here) *thin* makes me want to cry. It feels like I'm drifting in a deep sea of fat-shame and the buoys I was holding to keep me afloat keep sinking. Adele, Rebel Wilson, even Oprah, all those years ago! I can't help but see their healthy changes as a condemnation of my failures. I, however, have the mental capacity to be happy for them, and see my feelings of shame as products of my injured mind. I can choose to feel differently! So, I chose to be inspired by Adele, Rebel and all the rest because they show me that I can be who I want to be. Being fat is not a character trait, or a flaw- It's a place where I am right now, and I CAN LEAVE!! It's a long journey away from here, from the sad, fat version of my body, but I don't need to hold on to anything in this sea of shame- I can decide to swim for myself.

[@coreyh6698]

Keep it up and good luck on your journey! Never forget that we dont usually see the struggle - we only see the results once they reemerge into the public spotlight. I'm sure they've all swam through their own seas of shame, we just didn't have an interview of those moments.

[@crunchy4879]

i wish you all the best

[@monicagalvao3500]

You are on the right path. Just remember that this is a journey and the key is consistency and patience. Best of luck 🙂

[@henryli5748]

Keep moving forward in this

[@jjava.bean5]

Im happy you're taking on your mental health head first, but i think the rebel situation is a little different though.... she also purposely put on weight so that her success rides on the "fat comedian gimmick." she wore fat as a costume for a few years, engaged in self-depreciating jokes and fat phobia for money, then lost the fat once it fulfilled its purpose. not the same as Oprah or Adele.

[@firedmotion]

What makes me laugh, is that people act like Adele just had a quick fix get skinny diet. When she actually has been working on improving her health for the past 4 to 5 years. She got healthy in the right way.

[@dodgermaven]

I don't understand why this a thing. We should all be proud that Adele decided to take charge of her life and get healthy.

[@WileyCylas]

Same here! Tbh I’m happiest abt her quitting smoking bcs tht was ruining her most precious instrument!

[@zalamael]

Why? Why should we all be proud? It has nothing to do with any of us. Adele can feel proud of her achievement, but the rest of us have no say at all in it. None whatsoever.

[@miriamchalmovianska863]

@@zalamael because we shall support each other, and losing unhealthy weight is always a win-win? But no. You can also be proud of fat people being fat, doing nothing...i mean...

[@TheMelopeus]

it is a think because it sells. People are like this because it creates engagement and it make them want to browse, comment, argue on the internet, etc. The media just profits off of it. We are so frustrated by a handful of people, it gives us the impression the issue is on a galactic scale :))

[@Laura-gd4ku]

If she is happy its great. But I dont really think she was super fat even in her biggest times.

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

that comment about “being fat is what made her adele” is exactly what one of my friends said about me after i lost weight. (he used to make fun of my weight lol) you can never win when it comes to weight. if you’re fat people rag on you. if you lose that weight people still rag on you.

[@ladygagarin1660]

That's why Adele is so admirable. She lost the weight for the right reasons, not to please anyone else and she vocalizes that, inspiring others to have more self love and confidence

[@citadelofwinds1564]

When your "friends" treat you this way, it's time to find new friends.

[@RestorativeRenaissance]

I hope that friend is now an ex friend. Making fun of your weight was cruel and it sounds like you losing weight meant he had lost the opportunity to make you the butt of his jokes.

[@DarwinRoger893]

When you have friends like these, no need to have enemies. And this is exactly what the problem is! Being fat makes you a victim of harassment because people don’t like your weight. But you can’t lose your fat. This happens to skinny people too. Why are you skinny? Eat more. Why are you not skinny anymore?

[@basementintruder]

88

[@void-xt8pw]

It's so frustrating how the same people who claim to be "body positive" act like existing at a certain size is political and needs to be commented on.

[@zalamael]

Is it really that hard to believe though? The reason they are body positive in the first place, is because they are pathetic losers who are making excuses to justify their lack of drive to succeed. They will attack, bully, harass, shame etc winners, because winners remind them that they are pathetic losers. Instead of supporting the body positive movement, we should be treating them the same way, bully them, shame them, mock them etc, because they are vile scum. At a certain point, there is no value in being 'nice' and 'polite' to people who don't deserve it, and it becomes cowardice on our part. And losers rely on that cowardice, they are basically daring us to challenge them, and relying on us backing down and being submissive to them, because we are too scared of being shamed by them for being 'mean'.

[@void-xt8pw]

​@@zalamael Uhm, while I can critquize the body positive movement and (some) of it's supporters, I definitely don't believe anyone should be "mocked and shame". And I specially don't agree that they're pathetic vile scum. (whatever that means...) Making people feel bad won't do any good. Instead, I'd rather support the body netural movement (something I do agree with) and call out people who unnecessarily focus on other peoples weight.

[@zalamael]

@@void-xt8pw That is such a spineless and wishy washy little comment. "I definitely don't believe anyone should be "mocked and shame" Yeah, that is because you want people to like you. You are nice to weak people, because you are also weak, and you want to avoid hurting their fragile feelings, because they may in turn hurt your fragile feelings. The part you are missing mate, is that they rely on you being nice to them, in order to avoid having to face the reality that they ARE pathetic vile scum. And they will threaten you with shame, if you make them face reality. Fat people are extremely manipulative, it is a common trait in losers, and fat people are definitely losers. The truth is, no one, not a single one of us, wants to be fat. Because it is gross. Such people ARE fat, because they choose to do nothing about it. And then they expect you to lie for them, and protect their 'feelings'. Otherwise you are a meany. You can sit with them if you like, but don't ever expect anyone to take you seriously. Because why would they?

[@void-xt8pw]

​@@zalamael Yikes. It looks like you have some underlying deep hatred for fat people (/people you deem as "losers") that I'm definitely not qualified enough to even touch on. All I'm gonna say is get some therpay dude...

[@stalinbeballin]

@@zalamael and yet, here you are, no one taking you seriously. What are you, weak?

[@She_Who_Wanders]

When I first learned of Adele, I was struck by two things - her voice, and the 60s/70s vintage style she rocked. I never really thought about her weight/size in relation to her music. I applaud her for taking care of herself mentally and physically. Life goals!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@suddenlyezra5782]

The problem is that the people making all these comments (positive: she lost weight, negative: she lost weight) are forgetting that she's a grown person who learned to love herself no matter what others thought, AND THAT was what drew people to thinking of her as a BoPo icon. She simply existed and made no apologies about it. Now these same people who put her on some kind of pedestal are realizing that she is still human, and still going to do what makes HER happy. To me, it shows how the BoPo movement has been morphing into this weird echo chamber of "FA means no one should diet ever!"

[@asapjasa4984]

I was not expecting this. Sitting in my bed and knitting a sweater while watching this, and I had such a vivid flash of realization that I am responsible for my future and that I am fully capable of actualizing what I want to achieve - I have to put in the work and I fully embrace that! Really excited about paving my way toward the healthy and fulfilling life I want for myself

[@kikichucktown]

"Body positive" people who are pissed off at a stranger's weight loss are clearly "fat positive" in reality. Misery loves company.

[@mattTHEEgreat]

The "body positivity" people aren't upset that Adele lost weight, they are upset because she accomplished a very difficult and it puts a mirror up to themselves. They see her accomplishments, notice they haven't accomplished anything but instead of admitting they are the problem they blame everything else because it's easier.

[@sixk8333]

Bingo

[@sea.imagineering]

Body positive ppl have to admit first they have a food or sugar addiction and that it is a health risk to be fat. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@lilly4065]

I find the audacity of some people genuinely shocking. saying stuff like "adele betrayed body positivity or her overweight fans" as if they're entitled to make decisions about a literal stranger's body. as if adele (or anyone) owes it to them. insane, really.

[@christmastree3035]

Especially because it'd mean she'd owe them worse health, just so they'd feel better about themselves.

[@dominicwalker1899]

"It's not my job for me to validate how people feel about their bodies" True. Self love and strength comes from within. Yes, you need encouragement from people around you, but the world doesn't cater to everyone's needs all the time.

[@CSWells-uq4jx]

Just a compliment. Your hair is always sooooo pretty and healthy looking. I’m naturally a blonde, but every time I watch your videos I want to dye my hair dark brown or black just because it looks so good on you and it’s the only color I haven’t tried.

[@KianaDocherty]

Thank you!!!! 💕

[@unrequin4805]

Oh me too! I went dark and it’s been fun, but the roots are atrocious

[@mr.nostalgic4407]

That last phrase, "She is literally self actualizing, the pinnacle of human achievement", what a great way to put it, she has been very successful for years in her career, and now she is also successful in her mind and body, what else can one aspire to? And all that just for herself, not to please anyone else, thoroughly inspiring!, Always great to see your videos Kiana, greetings from New Zealand!

[@mnogobukv]

I am currently losing weight and your videos have been so inspiring. Not in a lame "you can do it" way. The way you talk about it makes it feel like a realizable, real goal (which it is). Every time you drop a video I feel like I have this new motivation, and I'm sure a lot of others here do too.

[@KianaDocherty]

My face reading this comment: 🥺 Thank you very much!! 💕💕

[@katherinemorelle7115]

@@KianaDocherty you’ve also helped me out. I didn’t lose weight (not something I’m that pressed about right now), but I did put together a plan on how to give up smoking based on your videos. It’s been about 2 months without a smoke now, so thanks.

[@LaguBudakKuching]

@@katherinemorelle7115 Congratulations!!!

[@Anonymous-uw4sr]

@@katherinemorelle7115 Good job!

[@anpatman]

She's not even THAT skinny. She's pretty thick, but in a healthy weight range now. She's glowing, maturing and living her best life. She has a 10yo son to raise, of course she wants to be healhiest

[@helenfotopoulou5125]

She really has "curves at all the right places" now...

[@sharroon7574]

She got pretty tiny before now, you know the famous birthday picture? I don't care either way btw.

[@Everythingdiesoneday]

My respect for Adele continues to skyrocket

[@NerdGuy1988]

"It's not my job to validate how people feel about their bodies." - What a fantastic quote. I have so much respect for Adele for losing the weight.

[@k-p1425]

Adele is still beautiful and her voice moves mountains she just has a smaller body. She said that she is happy and she finally loves her self i don’t think that is all because of weight loss but it definitely helps… she has been through so much and she deserves to be healthy WE ALL DESERVE TO BE HEALTHY. ❤️

[@samba2782]

Still beutiful? She is 100 times more beutiful now that she is a normal healthy weight.

[@k-p1425]

@@samba2782 Yes, but some people like to shame others that have lost a lot of weight saying that they look sick. They said Adele looked weird when she showed off her weight loss

[@bradzimmerman3171]

Now convince Oprah lol

[@zephyrspride]

This is literally me this year for self-improvement. I've recently gone back to therapy to get help with a lot of past traumas. I've delved into spirituality too (for over 8 years), and really looked at myself in the mirror and took some personal accountability to what happened in my life. I was recently hired at a really great job that pays me more than my last job because I literally had to switch industries and work management. That job, came with really great insurance that's helping me a lot. My job has a fantastic gym in their warehouse, and I'm been utilizing it for over a month now. I'm doing the work to really help myself, and one thing that I don't like about any of these movements, including the spiritual movement, is that no one wants to do that actual work and take on some accountability and not blame every single person for why they're like this, instead of looking at themselves in the mirror as to why these things are happening. When it comes to Adele, I absolutely adore and admire her, and she has so much strength to her, that she's a powerhouse to me. I respect her a lot, and she is the embodiment of "loving yourself at every size," and I'm learning that myself now. :)

[@ingridsuperfreak]

👏👏👏👏I love when people see the opportunities and take them as a challenge , I think many people saw that same gym and say "nah , I don't need that , I rather prefer watching TV and binge like a champion 😂", but you saw it as a tool to be and feel better about yourself . Go ahead !

[@Majinken]

Honestly it says a lot more about the people criticising her for losing weight for herself than it does about Adele. Like how insecure can you be that someone else's life affects you this much?

[@jackiehedges320]

her saying that she would sit with her feelings when she noticed something off, and also to move forward with intention are the words of someone who has been through some shit and came back out the other side even stronger

[@dollfacedangel]

people aren’t concerned that she “lost weight to fit into beauty standards” they’re literally just upset she isn’t fat anymore. that’s what the whole fat acceptance thing is about, to be fat and get upset at anyone who isn’t. they’re all about body positivity, self love, looking good at no matter what size, until a fat girl loses weight WILLINGLY and FOR HERSELF. they’re saying she “gave into diet culture” and that they’re “disappointed” ..... ????weird asf, literally just let ppl live. thin or thick, her music’s beautiful i wish everyone would stop making every damn thing about looks.

[@nasseryousif1222]

I'm sorry but if you're overweight, you can't consider yourself good looking. It's just a fact.

[@Zeverinsen]

@@nasseryousif1222 Looks are subjective, that's why they're actually irrelevant to this discussion. This is about health and talent.

[@SieMiezekatze]

There was a comment that reads 'get fat b*tch' so yeah they don't care about health

[@sharpaycutie2]

It’s like they want to rather redefine beuaty standards rather than just abolish a standard altogether. Perosnally I don’t care about magazines and their covers anyway. I never lost sleep nor ever will. I know who I am and my value

[@PoptartParasol]

The "body positive" movement can be summarized in one phrase: Misery loves company

[@elliot3751]

Seeing her weight loss was inspirational for me. And she was 100% correct about how on the journey to great mental health it also included great physical health as well!! I love her so much and I hope she knows that of all the people who she “let down” she also inspired so many people to lose weight and not for anyone else but yourself!!

[@beedubs3356]

Kiana, this is an amazing channel. I'm a dude in my 40s who landed on this channel because I wanted to be healthier and I didn't know what that meant. Ended up on whole food plant based diet and lost 50 lbs and I learned the difference between dieting and lifestyle changes. Your content is so unique and refreshing. You helped me get here and I thank you for ir. Keep up the great work.

[@Jay-rc5ix]

Adele looks healthy because she is glowing and she actually looks happy. She does not owe her body to anyone and she did not ask to be a body positivity idol. She is happy and healthy and that's all that should matter

[@CyclingRochelle]

In my case, my weight loss was a side effect of me trying to get healthy - reverse diabetics and lower my cholesterol. I did not try to lose weight. It happened as part of getting healthy. Getting healthy is a good thing.

[@RachelJayne92]

I didn’t even consider her fat. She was just your everyday average size. I’m now a 14-16 after loosing a decent amount of weight, and moving in general is so much easier. Adele is amazing, her size has never effected her vocals, people just suck.

[@29003eel]

I aspire to be her level of unbothered and confident!! Takes a lot of self love and compassion! Also the Oprah “oop” edits are too funny I hope they make reoccurring appearances hahaha

[@a697ag]

and who should know better than Oprah about the world having opinions about your weight, both negative and positive

[@m.-9615]

I'm always inspired by weight loss journeys. Not because of the "glow up" on the outside, but because I can only imagine how hard they had to work and how many serious changes they had to make. I'm at a place in my life right now where I seriously have to make some changes and it's hard (not weight loss related).

[@mollscadman]

One of my biggest life goals is to not care about other peoples opinions like Adele. What a queen 💕

[@zalamael]

That is a good goal to achieve, but in reality, it isn't as simple as you make it sound. There is nothing wrong with caring about other people's opinions of you, providing those people are people you care about, people that you admire and respect etc. A better life goal, would be stop caring about the opinions of losers. I can count on one hand the number of people I admire and respect, and I do indeed care what they think of me as a result of my respect for them. Everyone else, not so much.

[@Taleahgraves]

I saw her in Vegas. She is unbelievably talented, down to earth, and kind. I Stan so hard! She’s confident yet tactful when setting boundaries.

[@Taleahgraves]

Side note: 30 is her BEST album yet!

[@kaitlynoberkirsch6140]

I love her “makeover,” mostly just her new hair, I think there was like 2 pictures of her current body in this video and all I could look at was her hair and makeup, not that that’s much better on the society standards scale. She has a great classic style no matter her body size. Love your videos!!!

[@HollywoodWhore17]

Her hair and makeup has a very “classic old Hollywood” feel to it. She looks amazing.

[@allisonflynn3614]

As someone recovered from ED on both ends of the scale and who actively has asked even my own family not to comment on my weight as it’s changing, your channel is the only health channel I follow, and quality videos like this is why. Thank you for introducing me to someone I can look up to, the beautiful and strong Adele. ❤️

[@Baguettish]

Adele is an absolute inspiration and such a talented, down to earth woman. Good on her for doing what was healthiest for her and not living a certain way just to please others.

[@robmckay875]

I lost 100lbs during the pandemic. Went from a size 38'' to a 30''. People I barely knew were super pumped up about it. People I've known for years thought I had an eating disorder. It's really weird.

[@TheUneducatedTeacher]

Yup. I’ve been told I’m anoeroxic by my family members. They are all over weight. I don’t tell them that it would hurt their feelings. And I would be the bastard. Lol

[@MohiniDabarwal]

Poor Adele, she has gone through so much! Hey Kiana, hope you are doing good:)

[@KianaDocherty]

she's too good for this world lol. thanks you too Mohini!

[@jesscorn1637]

This is why I love Adele. She is so unapologetically herself! She’s spot on about it it being her job to validate people! The level of entitlement in those suggesting that it is is astounding

[@SteviiLove]

I don't understand how people are so comfortable going for looks like they do, especially if the person is thin or has lost weight. Geeze, have some empathy.

[@dobi287]

Wish we would normalize and popularize saying losing *FAT* instead of "weight"

[@unknownpilot4937]

Get your point but it's not _just_ fat people lose - muscle mass, water weight etc

[@dobi287]

@@unknownpilot4937 water weight comes and goes on a daily basis and muscle mass is not something ppl aim to lose

[@annagold_]

@@dobi287 they do not aim but still lose it

[@dobi287]

@@annagold_ I'm aware we lose muscle mass that's not the topic or goal

[@paper4501]

I totally get what you're saying and I agree. The other people here are what's annoying about the internet: you have to over clarify bloody everything.

[@TheDanaYiShow]

adele is such a QUEEN, why don't people focus on her talent and AMAZING music? Awesome video!

[@miriamchalmovianska863]

Because they have nothing in common with her anymore. They are not talented, rich, all they had in common was being fat. Now they lost it. She took their favourite toy away.

[@lindaleighton]

Imagine being one of the most talented people in your field and generation and people constantly have to say "yeah but she's big". Then you change your look, and people still have nothing to discuss but your dress size. Let her live, geez.

[@josie3221]

TRUEEE

[@void-xt8pw]

I'd bet that people like this don't even care about Adele's weight, they're just looking for anyway to feel better about themselves by bringing down someone successful and talented.

[@JohnGalt916]

Who said "but yeah she's big"? Since her first album all I heard was "you hear that big white girl? Maaaan she bad". I have never once heard anyone speak negative of Adele until she lost weight.

[@lindaleighton]

@@JohnGalt916 What a bizarre comment. Her weight has been openly and loudly discussed her entire career. Maybe a tiny subsection of people saw it as positive trait, but the vast majority have always heavily criticized her for it. Now it's the reverse.

[@fiveandfour]

Older folks will recall this exact cycle with Alison Moyet. Time passes and human ridiculousness remains the same.

[@pivoperla93]

Forcing people to remain fat is as bad as saying that people can be beautiful only by being skinny. These Karens should make up their minds... anyway, great video as always! Love you and your content!

[@Dinosgurl20]

This is so on point. Never cared what Adele looked like either way. I see this on KZbin all the time. Harassing people for this physical form. Its insane. Like get over yourself and fix your own relationship with your body before stalking and obsessing over someone you’ve never met.

[@DADA-ey2ir]

Adele: Tries hard to look better and be healthy. Fat advocates: “You have to be comfortable in your own skin.”

[@DarwinRoger893]

I imagine the fat acceptance movement saying in a demonic voice “LOVE YOUR BODY AND BE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR SKIN” whenever someone doesn’t have the body weight they want.

[@sea.imagineering]

She is still in her own skin 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@SandJosieph]

@@sea.imagineering It would actually be quite concerning if she weren't in her own skin.

[@sea.imagineering]

@@SandJosieph haha exactly, its a nonsense remark in this case.

[@candlesyo]

the bopo movement has a really weird habit of “owning” and “disowning” people and they don’t even see the problem with that

[@coconutcore]

“Stop criticising other people for their weight!” -The body positive movement 👏

[@anyataylor8924]

Girl I’m glad your back, I was just wondering when you were going to post again 😊

[@zhongxina8426]

These crazy people before Adele lost weight: "Yas, queen. Your weight doesn't define you!" Them after Adele lost weight: "I only liked you because of your weight before." Conclusion: Bruh moment.

[@blezhenger]

Just want to put it out til I'm early and you might see it, I just found your channel and it's crazy how much work and effort you put into every single video. I love them, keep up the good work

[@KianaDocherty]

thank you very much!!!

[@quehagoconmividasos]

I was shocked when I saw the bodypositive community commenting that she "took profit" of her image because there was absolutely no advantage in being fat in 2010 like??? She became famous because of her amazing voice despite the beauty standards

[@sarahsmiles4607]

One of the most underhanded comments I would hear people say about her is that “she has a pretty face”, and leave it at that. If that’s not a slyly backhanded compliment, I don’t know what is.

[@veronicoco]

I like how you LISTENED to her words instead of just putting out your opinion

[@pedropierre9594]

The weakness of a person who looks to others to validate themselves

[@carolinaserranito9351]

But like this channel is the best, I love the way Kiana explains facts and context and unnapolagetically gets mad at the stuff she's passionate about.

[@egyptmachine]

Total Adele fan girl here 🖐🏽 She’s a fucking Queen because she knows she doesn’t have to make any additional effort besides opening her mouth to sing. She comes off so strong and secure, it unintentionally drips sex appeal. She’s one of the greatest singers of all time.

[@buggalujuju]

It's so true! When I was 50 lbs overweight I had an unhealthy mind and body. Unhealthy habits, unhealthy thinking and unhealthy outlook on life and myself. I knew I wanted to become more comfortable in my mind and body. I first started to work on my mind and the weight loss followed. Now I'm down to a normal healthy weight, I'm fit and active and at peace most of the time. I feel more like my true, authentic self. It is such a huge difference. Adele is so inspiring and truly one of my favorite celebrities because she is so real and relatable. She truly displays how she is only human just like the rest of us.

[@louiseama00]

Yes, it's very strange how these people said they liked Adele because of her weight instead of her music or even personality 🤦🏾‍♀️. It's just as superficial and shallow as entertaining otherwise untalented artists because they look good.

[@tessa6062]

My sister and I both adore Adele, and seeing that you've made a video about her made us so excited! Thank you for putting this out there. Adele is an icon and we should all take cues from her :)

[@MidnightsAnthem]

IT IS NO ONE ELSES JOB TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF. GO OFF QUEEN 🙌🏼💪🏼

[@monroe9913]

I’m male and not part of this sphere in the least, but DAMN that was a great video. Appreciate anyone with positive energy trying to make the world better

[@craigkleehamer9667]

I just loved this video. I’m in the middle of a journey of self actualization right now and all your points really hit home with me. I’m a recovering binge eater who’s always struggled with my self confidence. I’ve been watching your channel for a while along with some other youtubers that make similar content. I started therapy recently and my therapist told me how she could tell I already had many tools to help me and I attribute some of that to people like you or ObesetoBeast. Adele is really an inspiration to so many. Probably my favorite celebrity too. Keep making great content Kiana! :)

[@Ariel_ButNotTheMermaid]

Deep down, those negative comments are screaming "please stay over weight even if it is hurting your joints, giving you prediabetic symptoms, making it hard to shop, or hurting your heart because I cant love myself and feel secure so I need to live through celebrities". I'm on a weight loss journey again. Its a yo-yo. Gain 50, lose 50... success and failure. Its hard but i only fail if i give up trying. Its hard when its tied to emotional trauma . I wish it was as easy as diet and exercise but for some of us we have to detox and psyche ourselves out. But i believe in myself and i believe in you if you are struggling too!!

[@Coochlip]

The way you light up talking about Adele is just adorable and I love your presence. Your retainer is giving me life, the tiny lisp is after my heart

[@christinerodriguez3976]

I'm glad that she has always been able to just do her and not let any of the dopey people making rude comments, get in the way of what she felt like doing.

[@clilybb9816]

You fangirling over Adele is the cutest thing💃

[@realestofthereals]

These are the same folk who say that people can do whatever they want to their bodies and as soon as Adele does that... now it's a problem... 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@dandanie._.]

As usual, you made great points. On a side note, you're really pretty Kiana! not only that, the way you speak is so soothing that I've literally watched all your videos in a week! 😄

[@hgrace0]

I’m with Adele. Everyone has to find the things that make them happy. Good for her.

[@inlaiduponthisstatue7015]

the way i drop everything in order to watch kianas new video✨

[@meggy0]

I was my most miserable when I was my biggest. We forget that most of weight loss/gain is about control. When I was my biggest I had lost all control of my life, my happiness and self control, I would eat until I felt ill , I was miserable, yet found comfort in that misery. When I started to take an hour a day to work out, watched what I ate, I slowly started to regain that control over my life and stopped feeling powerless and miserable. I stopped finding comfort in being miserable and found true happiness. It helped me in ways I didn’t really realise. Everyone’s journey is unique and it’s not fair to project your ideals onto anyone.

[@kasturimule9318]

The body "positivity" community gets pretty nasty towards unhealthy people losing weight and leading a better life. It's honestly one of the most toxic and misinformed group of people out there. They scare me tbh

[@natemorgan1996]

Ikr, but here's the irony though, they claim to love and accept all body types but when someone decides to lose weight, they get all fucking nasty about it and try to convince you that you looked better before you lose weight, you know what I mean?

[@PhoenixRising1310]

The thing that gets to me is that people that have legitimate body image issues would never call someone out for being skinny or fat, because we know how it feels. The fact that society and the media makes it their mission to say that body image equals ability, makes me sick and always has.

[@DaveFu]

If "they" need you more than you need them, they will savage you into compliance. She refused to do things on their terms. Good for her for getting herself right. I hope she can hang in there for the long haul. I think where we're at the tipping point where pointing out media personalities not being hypocrites and showing integrity is more rare and noteworthy. Keep up the great work!

[@mfar3016]

Your mention of looks being only one component of a weight loss journey was spot on! I’m on that journey too!

[@rachelhendricks6886]

Remember the overweight singer Mama Cass? She was an amazing singer, but died so young, at least partially because she was morbidly obese. Kudos to Adele, she will live longer if she keeps this up.

[@JP-ve7or]

She died from heart problems associated with crash/yo-yo dieting. There was a very good episode of the podcast You Must Remember This about her recently. Man, the shit that woman went through. It's really worth a listen.

[@sea.imagineering]

Adele was pretty and now she is stunning and glowing. I've lost 18kg myself and it makes you feel awesome! You can do anything, its an amazing strong and healthy feeling! 🎉

[@TayRayReads]

I think I remember in a recent video about Tess, I think someone had pointed out that some of these Body Positive people don't have anything else outside of being fat. Adele still has her singing career. Rebel Wilson will still be able to act. Tess Holiday doesn't have anything outside of being the morbidly obese model.

[@Caligirl.8630]

I tell you, I have never related to a celebrity at all but it’s like me and Adele went through the same things. I’ve struggled with my weight, struggled with love, got married, had a kid but the marriage wasn’t right. I’m turning 30, going through my divorce and losing weight and her album rescued me. I’ve always been a fan but it’s unbelievable how much I see myself in her as far as growth and not wanting just to survive. I don’t have the talent in my whole body that’s in her finger nail but shes incredibly human and relatable to me. She’s beyond belief.

[@Varikas]

I totally see where you're coming from in saying she wasn't popular because if her body, but honestly I can't tell you how many plus size folks celebrated and liked her FOR being plus size and not 'succumbing to society'. Those people don't realize that they were also objectifying her even if it was positive for them.

[@TheSimArchitect]

She didn't need to apologize for her shape before and she does not have to apologize for her shape now. And whichever shape she decides to have in the future. THAT is body positivity. Do whatever you want with your body, it's yours, nobody else's.

[@gdonn4646]

5:18 you’re literally the cutest Kiana, couldn’t agree with you more, how dare she !! I’m glad this version of ‘comedy’ is no longer popular

[@tsuntsun8579]

I think I've watched all your videos like 10 times since I met your channel about a week or two ago. Your voice relaxes me so much! I love to repeat the videos like a podcast while I work, it does also motivate me. First month counting calories, 11lbs (5kg?) gone and this is just the start.

[@smp6565]

She's a goddess. Been a fan since she first came out in the UK and she's one celebrity that always seemed to stay true to herself. The best singer of our generation and seems like such a down to earth woman❤

[@asmaa_vlog_85]

When I get a notification that you have downloaded a video, my happy time begins 📸❣️🍊♥️🥳😘🥰 🤩❤️

[@KianaDocherty]

hahah awwww

[@prodiG69420]

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