Talking About Feeling FAT & How I Found Confidence In My Body | My New Diet, Habits & Mindset

[@skyeclarissebrown]

It’s good to remember we’re not watching a medical professional, perfect human. We’re watching a young women live her life, make mistakes and discover her own happy lifestyle. We’re watching a “live journal” where she learns and shares her experiences. It really helpful to me, and normalizes so many issues and thought I share. I love these videos so much!

[@ruyingli1571]

Great comments. Love it

[@DrPatriceJCarter]

I completely agree with each of your points!

[@anaelena0000]

Dude! She seems to have it more put togerher than me! Ahajajaja here I am a 35 year old watching a 22 year old with far more wizdom than I’ve ever process myself

[@ctdevii]

This comment ate

[@vladakiryukhin4194]

as someone who has been watching this channel for over a year, i understand quite well how linda would use the "clickbait" in her titles and thumbnails so she can REACH THE AUDIENCE THAT NEEDS TO HEAR THE MESSAGE MOST. during my eating disorder i would watch videos of "how to loose weight in a week blah blah blah" or EXACTLY WHAT THIS THUMBNAIL SHOWS, THEREFORE ADVERTISING HER CONTENT TO THE PEOPLE WHO NEED IT MOST. thank you for coming to my ted talk

[@ВероникаЩербакова-ъ3м]

Right!

[@szpaqus]

the thing is though her thumbnails alone are triggering and not everyone who sees it will click on the video. not to mention that the content is not as positive and healthy as people seem to make it... :| she goes from one extreme to the other and she is so food and looks focused it makes ME tired, can't even imagine how bad it must be for her xd I'd be okay with all of that if this was more of "this is my journey", but instead she goes for "I want to help and send the message to those who struggle", it rather seems like she's an expert on the subject (on purpose) when in fact she's just a very young adult having troubles figuring it out for herself, she shouldn't be posing as a role model or giving advice on a subject she struggles herself on.

[@ancsimyers8216]

honestly period

[@vladakiryukhin4194]

@@szpaqus this is also true

[@maja-ja-ja]

@@szpaqus while I think your point is understandable I would still have to disagree with you or just agree to the original comment above.. I started watching Linda at the beginning of the pandemic I believe and I have very much struggled with disordered eating (gonna call it that instead of an ED because I don't have a diagnosis).. to me this channel was and is still the place that makes me feel seen and understood. by talking about her struggles and admitting to having good and bad days it makes her positive messages so much more meaningful in my eyes. if other people for example people who never had to suffer through these types of issues are trying to spread body positivity it often doesn't come through to me.. they don't say the things I need to hear when all I want to do is give in to bad habits and just drown myself in bad thoughts and self pity. I think Linda gives a lot of disclaimers and makes these videos as a way to share her very personal journey with all its ups and downs and all the knowledge she gains from it which might help others like me. this video to me wasn't focused on looks at all. instead it said that the "positiv" changes in her body came as a result of a much needed positive shift in her mindset (and not the other way around) by actually paying attention to the problems that were behind the increased comfort eating (which she also said was okay and normal to do).. damn I don't think I have ever written a comment this long ':) I'm sorry if this came of as offensive I'm just very protective of Linda as again she helps me a lot and I could never put all those things and feelings into such beautiful words.. In general I think it's a little hypocritical that a lot of people are complaining about the content not being sensitive enough and as a result they write a rude comment about it to someone who they know struggles with mental health.. but of course everybody is different so don't let me tell you that your opinion isn't valid. only because this content helps me doesn't mean that it isn't triggering to other people.. anyway, I just hope you're all doing OK

[@duffslin]

I have to agree that the click bait-y thumbnail doesn’t sit well with me as someone also recovering from an ED, especially when it conflicts with the body positive messages the community you’ve built thrives on BUT I think a gentle reminder to everyone watching is that you’re also still young, and learning, and trying to muddle through your own journey that millions of strangers happen to be along for the ride on, and in the same way that you encourage yourself and others with words of love and kindness I think we all as a collective need to encourage you with the same. You’ve come a very long way from where you started and that’s something to be incredibly proud of, but fixating on fat loss while talking about loving yourself at any size is conflicting and none of us want to see you slip back into ED territory. You truly are beautiful and worthy at every size, sweetpea ❤️

[@p8735]

this is the most well put i’ve seen this criticism. it’s valid!!!

[@sue9037]

Yes it’s conflicting… but she did this kind of clickbait from the beginning so that the right ed audience would reach her. That’s what happened to me and she helped me so much throughout my recovery

[@duffslin]

@@sue9037 I’m so glad to hear that, that’s wonderful news. I can only imagine how many girls she’s helped without even realising.

[@dianaf8507]

I agree! The thumbnail is so clickbaity! My body can change in the span of two seconds all I need to do is change my position a little bit. That is exactly what she does with the thumbnail. Yes, she might have lost a little weight but to change her body completely is not what she did. She simply changed her body positioning a little bit.

[@liyawong96]

She has responded to the criticism by changing the thumbnail. I always appreciate someone who is receptive to constructive feedback.

[@khalilahd.]

Creating a good relationship with food can be very difficult. Balancing food you enjoy and food that’s good for you isn’t always easy and we’ve all felt how you did before you changed your mindset. I’m so proud of you for changing your mindset definitely inspiring 💛

[@Sharonandrews-l1r]

Again I see u everywhere LoL 😂 But however u spread positivity 🤗

[@azukichiu]

@@Sharonandrews-l1r same lmao😂

[@gamewarden2813]

Almost everybody who has struggled with food has gone through this process : 1) You Over restrict 2) You then let go of food rules and allow yourself to eat all the food you never let yourself 3) After you have healed your bad perception of food, you take a step back and start eating for health to feel your best without without feeling guilty about enjoying your favorite foods 5) You also learn that it okay to want to change your body 6) maintain that balance for the rest of your life It's a long process healing your relationship with food, and it's not easy because you have to balance eating for health and pleasure without going to far in either direction

[@ireneyo9817]

@@Sharonandrews-l1r 00

[@Al-qr3dd]

I’ve seen a few people mention Linda’s inconsistencies/contradictions and I think that’s because these videos end up being a lot like polished journal/diary entries rather than a single, cohesive narrative. That’s not to excuse the potential harm this videos could cause - I think there’s a legitimate concern for an audience that probably came from a background of restriction coming to this video and being triggered because Linda has clickbaited diet/weight loss videos in the past. Linda is a real person and she should be allowed to grow, change, and pursue what brings her happiness, but I think avoiding click bait titles so vulnerable people don’t come to this video thinking it’s a safe space for them would be a good future move.

[@ysabelasantos596]

Durante o vídeo eu fica meio confusa porque não entendia mais sobre o que ela estava falando mas acho que isso pode ser porque eu não falo inglês fluente mas seria legal se era fizesse um vídeo só conversando sobre um assunto

[@alyssavanblanckenberg1342]

The clickbait-y titles are actually what brought me to these video’s. She ends up talking about the themes she says but just not what I wanted to hear, and that was the start to healing from my ED

[@Bshsftwb]

@@alyssavanblanckenberg1342 hey I’m a little late what was the first title ?

[@alyssavanblanckenberg1342]

@@Bshsftwb I can’t give a clear example but the titles or the tumbnails from a lot of Linda’s video’s are kind of misleading. Like talking about a diet and before and after pictures. This speaks to the ed part of my head, but my point was that that’s actually what I think is good. Of course people will click on the video thinking they will learn the trick to losing belly fat but then they actually hear and see what they have to hear; that fat is normal and most importantly neccesary for living.

[@Bshsftwb]

@@alyssavanblanckenberg1342 oh thank you but what is “ Ed part of your head “ ?

[@claudiahowick1674]

Honestly, after reading these comments I was left a little surprised and felt like I had to say something. I have history going back 10 plus years with eating disorders and I firmly believe that we as individuals are responsible for our own triggers. That doesn't mean that someone's message might not be intentionally harmful or triggering, as it does also not mean that someone may use words or portrayals that unintentionally trigger someone. It also does not invalidate people who suffer heavily with their own triggers. It is simply a nod to the idea that we can only control our internal world and how we perceive things, as well as the content that we decide to consume, regardless of whether we were aware of its potentiality to trigger us prior to choosing to watch/listen/read or experience it. We cannot control what comes into our environment, especially in this day because the influx of content from all angles is INCESSANT. The bombardment is not going to stop from any side so we must take responsibility for what we elect to ingest, as well as how we perceive it knowing that we cannot blame our external surroundings for how we feel inside every time something comes along to throw our comfortable and untriggered reality off track. It might sound harsh but I truly believe that this is the way that we must endeavour to live if we are ever to give ourselves permission to feel happy and at peace in life everyday, not just in our perfect bubbled world. This is Linda's raw, unapologetic and "unedited" expression. This is her authenticity. It is not there to please everyone; it is not there to accommodate every single trigger that might come up in a person who watches it. Of course, there is a certain obligation to ensure that no harmful or misinformed ideas are spread, however that is it. The only way that you can find peace in your life now is by accepting that it exists now, even if hardship and turmoil also shrouds this moment. The only way that you can find peace in your life Now is by taking the power back into your own hands and ceasing to give it away to others.

[@genevievepiercey3406]

I'm so happy to read this! I felt the same way reading a lot of these comments, I wish we could pin this haha!

[@nikithaa.906]

I feel like everytime I'm insecure about my weight or am just in a slump about exercising and eating right again, I watch Linda's videos and they make me feel sm better. Very, very, very, few people have the power to make people feel this way.

[@chaudster_1317]

finally someone who actually cares about Lindas content in the video instead of obsessing over the titles and thumbnails

[@hifromh2946]

Linda, I have listened, heard, cried and laughed at your videos for such a long time. This video really hit home. I see your struggle and how much you fight for yourself everyday. You’re the most beautifully inspiring poetic and loving KZbinr I have ever watched. And as an elder KZbinr I think you’re videos will not only help people now but for generations to come. Thank you for everything you’ve done and will do. Keep shining gal. ❤️

[@fairyruins1389]

It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there on the internet like this. Strangers judging your lifestyle, what you eat, how you move. I understand this is what your channel is about, but I’d love to see a video where you aren’t focused entirely on food and exercise. Unfortunately I am going through some food struggles, and your content is not healthy for me to watch at this time. Wishing you the best! Good luck Linda :)

[@mariad.3326]

I’ve recently thought that I’m doing better. But I learned that diet culture never dies and manipultes our minds easily. I forced myself to be “that girl” knowing that I hate the trend. It didn’t sit well with my mind, with my story, with my past. It broke me every day. I got closed in a bubble. It is supposed to make you grow, but it didn’t for me. Ironic how close-minded I got. This time it wasn’t the voice of my eating disorder who tore me down, but the voice of the diet culture that gets larger day by day. I have always wanted to restart running. It always made my soul so happy. But the internet showed me that one way of living. So I did. After too much time wasted being unhappy, thinking I was happy I did start once again running. I want to see where it takes me. If I can bloom as I did when I was younger. Take this as your sign. To stop overthinking and start that thing you have been wanting to do.

[@maurademi3006]

I cried 3 times watching this. Like silent tears running. Linda thank you so much for spreading your good messages, lots of love

[@naoisegale7472]

EDIT: My original criticism was mostly about the title and thumbnail. The title has now been changed, and is much better. I respect Linda for listening to her audience and being willing to grow and learn. EDIT 2: I want to make it clear (since people are still accusing me of being unfairly critical) that I think Linda is kind, sweet, hard-working, empathetic, intelligent, creative, fun and extremely moral. Because she is all of those things, and because she has her own history with disordered eating, I knew she would want to protect her more vulnerable followers. And she has - she acted quickly to change the title. I do think that there is a conversation to be had about the difficulties of being authentic as a creator and the emotional toll that can involve. I also think that channels dedicated to body neutrality/ intuitive eating/ Ed recovery/ anything similar can be a catch 22, in that they financially encourage the creator to continue focusing on these topics even as they move beyond them. But that is not criticism aimed at Linda, or really criticism at all, just my own musings. I wrote my comment trying to be nuanced and empathetic, and I was without anger or malice. I’m fully recovered from my ED, have been in recovery for three years and nowadays have basically no interest in food/ body-related topics. I’m also much less raw, less quick to anger or upset, and am absolutely not offended by people who choose a different life path to me. I was originally worried that people in a much more vulnerable place might be negatively affected, so I wrote something. The negative and personal comments written to me assuming that I’m toxic, triggered, overly sensitive or angry are incorrect. If what I wrote is toxic, then it’s toxic to do anything but applaud. I like Linda, I think the new title is fine and I’m not a keyboard warrior. The original comment is below: Hi Linda. I understand recovery is full of ups and downs… but I don’t think it is right to create a channel founded on body neutrality and intuitive eating, actively encouraging lots of people in Ed recovery to follow you and see your channel as a safe space, then promote content with clickbait-y diet culture-based titles and thumbnails that are going to be harmful for a significant percentage of your audience. If your goals in terms of weight, food and body have changed, then that is none of my business. But I do think there is a question as to whether the clickbait is helpful for your audience or yourself. If you ARE engaging in disordered behaviours, or slipping into a negative mindset, it is not healthy for you to be creating this content. I’m now fully recovered and seeing this sort of stuff no longer affects me. But it would have done a couple of years ago, and I can’t help but wonder whether centring your content on food and body image is a good idea in terms of your future happiness. Of course, I’m a stranger on the internet and I only ever see a tiny tiny portion of your life through your videos, so I might be completely wrong! I do think that your channel is popular enough that you don’t need to use problematic clickbait-y titles anymore though, particularly as they undermine your overall message. You are obviously a kind person with good intentions so I know you wouldn’t want to harm anyone, and I really think (as lots of commenters seem to) that this would be a positive step. (I really don’t mean to upset or offend with my comment - please ignore anything that doesn’t apply - this is just my thoughts as someone who made small-scale recovery content before I was 100% recovered, and has recently considered whether this did more harm than good)

[@val-qw3bl]

A youtuber called Jazmin Tyler also uses extremely clickbaity titles and idk it doesnt sit right with me

[@arf6899]

@@val-qw3bl rigth? She and Linda are showing red flags on disordered eating toughs and actions, I love their content but I do not belive they are as recovered as they claim. I worry about their audience since they target people with ED

[@sim1nka]

Recovering is realizing that food is not the most important thing in life! We eat food to enjoy it and not be centered around the fact of constantly thinking about! As a person who has been hospitalized five times for anorexia, I have learned that food is just a piece of life that shouldn’t be something to be OBSESSED about! Food is just food! Linda sun is a great person but I honestly think her videos are spreading the wrong message.

[@ayaelmasbahi3244]

ty omg

[@naomiweiss122]

Yes, as somebody who claims food and body neutrality, she focuses A LOT on food and body image. Gaining weight, losing weight, eating more, eating less - focus on any of those things is contradictory to her previous messages. Admittedly it messed me up a bit while I was recovering from my ED and watching her videos. She said it was okay to eat more and gain weight, then cry about it and suddenly I would think "I gained weight, this is horrible, I want to cry too". Being her follower and her once being an inspiration for my recovery led me confused and upset with my body - it's my fault how I perceived her videos, (and I should have stayed away from all youtube and social media anyway) but when you promote a channel to be safe and accepting to help viewers and young women, these thumbnails and titles just leave a bad taste in the mouth. I'm sure it's a lovely video, but if she preaches neutrality to her viewers, she needs to practice it.

[@megan581]

linda, i rarely comment but if you do end up reading this- watching your videos over junior year of high school in quarantine when i was struggling so much with my body to now in university where i have finally felt some sense of peace with my own body- i just wanted to thank you for being a part of my ongoing journey. your videos have been an immense help to me and you're amazing

[@alex_danceskpop]

I fell off the recovery wagon recently and this video is making me so motivated to climb back on and keep trying. Thank you for being so vulnerable with us.

[@grazielabackx2960]

i really needed this video, it's so hard to not pressure ourselves into doing our best everyday and not feeling awful when we need rest, thank you Linda 💛

[@marthabeales7805]

The power your voice has and the impact it has on an audience is mind blowing! Your words truly..... I don't know what the words are to describe it but it makes everybody feel safe, happy but thoughtful. I just want to say, thankyou. For using your platform to create such a safe space that we can thrive together in. I learn so much and it also gives me pleasure. You should be so proud of ourself. Everyone should xx

[@m.arissauria]

sis i be listening to your videos as a “podcast” when i leave the gym and i can’t thank you enough for the endless positivity you express. mentality over everything

[@julievarghese921]

I am just 12 and I weight 187 pounds/ 85kg. And I am just soo insecure but after like watching Linda's video I feel much confident. She's trying to help others with her experience. I always felt like not going out cause I think that the people waking by is looking at me and thinking I am poofy (fat). But now I like going outside. To the person reading : I don't know you neither do you but the people you see in your daily life they are just strangers you are not going to meet them again then why worry about what they think. It's not like you will be meeting them so be you and just..... ENJOY LIFE 😊☺️

[@ericav4686]

I'm someone who has/is recovering from a BED, I have always had mixed feelings about Linda's videos because sometimes they would be triggering and so I simply stayed away from them. I think a lot of the comments nailed exactly what I felt about her focus on food and own contradictions. With that being said, Linda is on her own journey and is also really young, she's going to make mistakes and learn. Recovery is not a linear process, and while I understand she is a content creator and does have some responsibility, It's not like she puts these videos out with malice.

[@brooketerry8404]

I agree with you Erica. I struggle with BED as well and I had to stop watching. At first her videos made me feel better but then I just got worse and had to stop watching. I find her to be very contradictory but no Ill intention

[@montserratpalavicini]

Linda, I really hope you read our comments and realize that this kind of videos are harming lots of people including me. Your videos used to be a comfort zone for me, but now they’re the opposite. I don’t think I’m going to watch your videos again for a while, I’m doing this for my own mental and physical health. Wish u the best!

[@magorzatagutkowska2514]

same here...As much as I would love to support Linda, I respect my mental health and the way I've come more, this is just too much for me :(

[@fat0m.07]

How are they hurting you guys?

[@amy7309]

*"I eat everything but not the whole box"* these are great words, I've learned we shouldn't demonize food, just eat it moderately, and I know it's hard but you just might end up binging if you deprive yourself from certain food because of the feeling of not being able to eat it whether you're dieting or restricting yourself. From my personal opinion, it helped me a lot eating everything I want and asking myself, do I really like these chips? I found out I don't even like some of them...

[@denisiisi5983]

Linda I wanna thank you For building up my and so many else's self confidence I mean yes we have to do this ourselves, and for me personally, I've never been shy, but when it came to my body....... I assume you know what I mean I wanna thank you so much for helping us building that self confidence you have, even though you are also struggling. And that's okay. Just remember that you are loved even if youre struggling or just not feeling like it. You are loved ❤️ And so many people are inspired by you and thank you everyday❤️ Thank you. And dear community You all are loved and worth it No matter how you look or how you feel, you are loved and you're gonna get through this. I love yall ❤️❤️

[@ana__dfe9632]

This message is my own point of view of course, thank you :) I really wanted to comment this, i do not usually ( i never did actually) but i feel i need to do this. I used to watch Linda’s videos , i discovered her videos a year ago when all things were good for me. Then i had E.D and everything changed, except one because i continued to watch her videos. It opened my eyes to see a girl like Linda to have such a relationship with food while i was miserable and exhausted. I ‘ m sure that her videos helped me, and i ‘ m very thankful for that. However, i ‘ m still in recovery and Linda’s content became a problem. When you are in recovery, obviously there’s a lot of ups and downs. Gaining weight is a part of the recovery but it is such a struggle. I feel Linda’s videos have lost their identity and authenticity and i don’t always recognize the message. How promoting weight gain and weeks later weight loss ? this is quite confusing to me. I think that Linda is still looking the way to approach food, and there’s nothing wrong this that. I feel i need to pass this video and maybe the next one because i don’t appreciate the message, of course there’s noting wrong about any body type, i’m just looking for a healthier content closer to what i need and i feel that i’m not the only one. I wish to Linda and her followers the best in their lives !

[@norabirafane8389]

you put it so well, I remember when her videos were comforting by reminding us that weight gain is okay, but every once in a while she posts these kinds of videos when she gains weight and it contradicts her whole message because she's constantly focusing on the "fat" part. She clearly seems like she hasn't recovered from her relationship with food, and she needs time to heal because these food videos are having lots of control and focus over her life

[@rockyraaacoon]

I’m curious why losing “the fat” was so important? Why equating “feeling fat”/ having a belly/feeling anxious leads to feeling good/having a flat stomach/ being mentally well?

[@petitluna2571]

Well… she doesn’t want to be fat. So what? She wants a flat belly and she got one lol. That’s all.

[@petitluna2571]

@Li La preach!

[@monte1404]

@Li La what does unnecessary fat look like to you? You can’t possible tell from just looking at someone what constitutes as “unnecessary fat”. If we can all agree that there are thin ppl who are unhealthy/healthy, why does this notion not apply for larger ppl? Also what is “whitewashing unhealthy eating”, how do you whitewash a behavior.

[@spaceboy2475]

@@choicethetaurus Ngl i thought this was gonna be some trash self promo but i was wrong

[@sharkboy5562]

@@choicethetaurus Imagine self promoting and the song is actually good

[@Ratsfrom42]

I used to emotional eat constantly trying to suppress and distract. One thing that REALLY helped me to start recovering was to "stop, drop, and feel" --> I feel a binge come on so I STOP, DROP by laying down on the flood or couch, and FEEL for 5-10 minutes on a timer to acknowledge my feelings and what I'm trying to avoid. many tears spilled in this part. After I will give myself full permission to eat if I still feel I need it to cope. overtime I stopped going to food as my ONLY SRESS RELEASE and found other ways to deal with my stress and I started to really FACE my trauma.

[@QuinnRidgeway_ski]

It’s the smile you have now that makes me enjoy this video all the more. I’m so glad you are happy because you made me happy. You deserve it.

[@chiaradeepen9447]

I really needed this. I'm struggling with restrictive thoughts a lot in the past few weeks. Always thinking that I am overeating, that I am a failure for that. Even though that is not the truth. These thoughts are keeping me away from all the happy moments like eating out with friends and family or just enjoying new recipes, because there is always this voice telling me that I am loosing control. And I guess that's it. It's not my bodysize, my body fat, the food that I want to control. It's a way of coping, dealing with negative emotions, dealing with the stressful, confusing, emotional draining parts of life. Your video showed me how much I've been out of touch with myself. Therefore I'm gonna use this weekend to reset, clean and especially have long and mindful selftalk. Thank you Linda, love you XX

[@emmathomas4536]

this video is everything. slow living. food mindfulness. adding in extra foods rather than replacing. routines. fruit. balance. I LOVE

[@Emmacoffee8]

Why is that her last videos are 'gaining weight is ok' but now it is ' how to lose fat'? The thumbnail isn't what I was expecting tbh. I am genuinely confused 😕

[@Keira_bennett02]

As someone who has been looking through all these types of videos, Linda's videos are the only ones who dont make me feel sad or insecure about eating or not working out sometimes. These videos have brought me to understand what food is and how to have a good relationship with it.

[@myriammanai6758]

sadly going to pass on this video.. I love you a lot Linda but dealing with hypothalamic amenorrhea due to overly restricting and becoming my worst fear ( yes, I'm gaining weight like crazy , it's a must) and the last thing I need rn is this video 😢

[@val-qw3bl]

Its completely okay :)

[@dylansagan6062]

Linda is literally an oppressor for this video and is only appealing to skinny people who have disordered eating but don’t so acknowledge it. people just like are so dumb

[@allisr77]

ah same ^^^ i hope u feel better

[@pearlescent1557]

Same place right now!

[@tamaraflores3019]

you go !!!!! i hope you get well soon. your health and well being comes first always

[@keaiwei8818]

I just want to give Linda a big hug and say think you for appearing in my life more than a year ago. Her videos are really just mind blowing and it has helped me achieve a stage in my life I never knew was possible. I’ve learned to love my body and fuel it with food and never ever regret eating foods anymore. I used to cry after eating a spoonful of ice cream because I thought I was fat from just one spoon of ice cream but I realized that life is more than that one spoon of ice cream. Thank you Linda and i love you 💗

[@zaaemi]

You inspire me, you motivate me, you make me….love myself. Love you, Linda! 💕🥰

[@s.9887-v9d]

I ABSOLUTELY love your editing! It‘s perfect that you show your meals and write them down, but still talk about important topics. Thanks for writing the recipes down, it helps and inspires so much 🤍

[@luchi_the_flarp]

I often ask myself: “Do I want to be light, or do I want to be strong?” If I choose light, I’ll be able to stand up without weighting my weak body down. But, I also know that if I fall, I won’t be able to get up again by myself. If I choose strong, I’ll be able to keep myself up, even though it might be hard at times. If someone or something tries to beat me down, I will fight back and keep going forward. If I fall, I know that I will get up again. This is not only about your physic, this is also about mentality, mindset and how you look at yourself. If you are physically light and small, that may also be how you think of yourself mentally. And if you are physically strong, you might feel strong mentally too. But something we must remember is that we all can be small, big, weak or strong no matter how we look or feel in our bodies. I think that how you feel and look at yourself is a choice, you just have to believe in it yourself. So even thought it might be way easier choosing light, I choose strong.

[@limaikane3425]

I have been in therapy for almost a year now and I am close to recovered. What helped me most was “getting a life”, which meant no longer emphasizing body image and food as much. In this process I also started weight training (instead of being a cardio junkie) and this made me put on some muscle in places I like, also made me hungrier and more confident. Your comment perfectly describes the feelings that come along with this! Sometimes, despite my better body image, I want to go back to being small, bony, dainty, pale, tired, cold and fragile, just terribly ill. Most of the time, I like being strong, healthy and eating like a motherf*er to heal my muscles. I guess I just love the way your comment reflects this ongoing battle, but we’ll continue to choose being strong every time!

[@luchi_the_flarp]

@@limaikane3425 Thank you for the reply! You made me feel a little less lonely in this journey. I’m so glad people can relate to these thoughts and feelings, even though I’m not that good with words haha. Have a great day/night and good luck in the future! :)

[@limaikane3425]

@@luchi_the_flarp You too! I am 100% certain you’ll continue choosing strength

[@elizabethhealy6237]

Linda, I just need you to know that I love you. Your words cut deep and as someone who's been in ED recovery for 5 years you help me to remember that body positivity and health are a lifetime journey. I am also a nutrition science major and I am so proud of you for making that switch and doing what you love. Thanks for the inspo and good vibes.

[@anyssaquishpi4328]

Honestly I’m so proud of you Linda! And all of you as well!!! You inspire me to continue with my journey and be better mentally and physically thank you

[@PhoenixTV109]

I love how she is not completely against losing weight and belly fat, unlike some KZbinrs. I like how she is aiming for a nice balance, and brings us on this journey with her. We all have our ups and downs, as well as preferences, so I personally enjoy the fitness videos

[@Bakerina]

Hey Linda 💛 I hope your dad is ok! I haven’t seen him in your videos for a long time and the way you guys spoke about him made it seem like he was gone 🥺 sending all the love xx

[@MiracleCEde]

I was just thinking the same thing ❤

[@hannah22bananana]

‘There’s so much more, everything more, to a body than its reflection’ ✨♥️🥺🥺🥺

[@xoxoChrissyxo]

To be completely transparent, the more videos Linda comes out with, the more I get confused about her message. Does anyone else think she keeps contradicting herself? There’s one video that comes out about her fully accepting her weight gain from emotional eating but then her next video will be her calling herself fat and doing the exact opposite of what she promoted. Idk if that makes sense but it’s just confusing to me and her message is very difficult to follow. The thumbnails too are just getting old.

[@ellahewitt5621]

Yeah I’m kinda worried about her… I can’t tell if she is just trying to reach a bigger audience w clickbait and weight loss type videos or if she is seriously going back and forth from emotional eating to overworking out and losing weight but it’s rubbing me the wrong way.

[@JIHYODORANT]

She's trying to help others, but sad to say, she can't help herself 😫

[@masumaislam3999]

I find all of her videos the same & they have no pattern :) same eating, drinking, working out in every video with too much editing :') they are basically "a week in her life" videos but with different titles. no offence or hate to her tbh.

[@megganshvartsberg4659]

Ur allowed to not want to look/feel a certain way…losing weight isn’t bad lol if ur not eating healthy why not eat healthy if that’s what you deem right for u…that’s literally all she did and she said it’s for the way she feels so likeee

[@rebeccajames858]

Chrissy absolutely could not agree more !

[@chanhykitty]

LOVE Linda's videossss so so so muchy! 🥰🥺 Always need to rewatch it million times to remind myself how important to love our own body no matter how big or small our sizes are, we are always lovable! Last wk i was trapped into a cycle which didnt dare to eat the normal portion of food when i didnt exercise... felt super useless when i didnt do any exercise. Linda's videos is like a light-bulb moment to me that eat when you are hungry, exercise to make you feel good and energized, we are always allowed to do whatever we want. Thank you Linda🥺💗100% Life saver!

[@sandhyashankar4715]

You are inspirational on so many levels. I was feeling insecure the whole day today because of things I can't control. Even if it had nothing to do with good or my body, this video helped me realise that happiness in life shouldn't depend on external factors but internally. Thankyou for making my day better♥️

[@annika-ql4nx]

Here's to you Linda: for making me feel loved in my own skin and for all those nights I've wanted to have an extra cookie that won't be on my meal plan for the day. Thank you so much for making me adore my own body, and come to terms with it even at it's worst. You've helped me so much, you have no clue, and for that I'll always owe you

[@carlahelena4564]

Guys this is what made HER happy. She literally said in the video she wanted to feel good for herself. I don't see anything wrong with that🤷‍♀

[@anniespigeons6085]

True, and there is nothing wrong with wanting to eat foods and live a lifestyle that makes you feel happy and healthy. The PROBLEM is that she contradicts herself. One day, telling her viewers that with weight gain she gained food freedom and happiness. In the next, she decides that she was depressed being her heaviest and that emotional eating is not okay. This can potentially be very confusing and or triggering to those who need to gain weight or recover from an Ed.

[@thefairygodmother3015]

@@anniespigeons6085 People will always have something to say at the end of the day. Never will you think what someone is doing is good , always here to look for something to put people down. Don't waste your time she doesn't even know you huh :) Instead go do something productive or i dunno. Not to be mean but yeah just breathe a little bit , touch some grass life is so much more than that^^

[@anniespigeons6085]

@@thefairygodmother3015 LOL I’m just pointing it out that people with Eds can be triggered easily, as someone recently recovered. I think that it is important to spend some time to spread awareness to help others!

[@mydb6519]

these folks just some insecure crybabies

[@thefairygodmother3015]

@@mydb6519 i know right

[@janemahamid3884]

omg i litterlly cant describe how much comfort you give me Linda, you are like the big sister i never had in my life. i really luv u. take care of yourself and you deserve all of these things too. i wish you luck u and happiness.

[@pinkconverse377]

Linda I can’t put into words how much you have helped me with my relationship with my body, food, relationships, and just life in general. I love you!

[@Ashley-yb3ef]

Linda has helped a lot of us and if she is struggling through something such as an eating disorder instead of shaming her we should show support the same way she has supported many of us through our journeys. Linda may be feeling lost or hoping to get back to her goals and that a very normal thing. I felt lost through my weight loss journey and I still do. I hope everything is ok with Linda and she continues to grow in a positive direction.

[@shelby5574]

Not super into the association between getting happy and losing fat... the implication is that to become happier you had to lose fat which I think sends a really negative and harmful message. idk why you had to talk about fat loss at all.

[@lydia1795]

yeah. it rlly perpetuates the diet culture messages that tell us that we need to change your body in order to love ourselves. fat loss doesn’t guarantee happiness !!

[@ayaelmasbahi3244]

@@lydia1795 it just proves how she has great intentions but still has much to go and some internalized ideas come out regardles of how she tries to inspire people to recover and or treat themselves better

[@lydia1795]

@@ayaelmasbahi3244 unfortunately true. it’s safe to assume we all have internalized bias thanks to diet culture being so embedded in our society

[@anahiimeza]

The relationship that is always worth fighting for, is the relationship with yourself 💕

[@sue9037]

Never expected you to struggle with the same things I do. Seeing you make it gives me hope for myself too

[@veganpowerhouse]

Last year I made 2 friends who woke me up to the person I have always been. I am almost 27 and I now have the confidence I buried a long time ago. It took 2 hangouts with them hyping me up and telling me how beautiful and awesome I am for me to be like ok maybe I am. I also got my eating habits under control and started to lose weight without trying. Then a shift in my job happened and all that weight came back and then some. However I no longer cared about my weight and was just loving life again. I know that my binge eating is back and stronger than ever, but I am learning how to cope with it. Therapy helps, but allowing myself to not feel fat is the best thing I could have ever done.

[@briannacupsa5186]

I feel as though some are misinterpreting the video. She mentions repeatedly that the actual “fat” or weight gain was not issue- it was her mindset. Weight gain is not a negative thing by any means but the way she was living her life causing her to gain weight is what affected her. This is her personal story not anyone else’s she is just talking about what she went through and how she managed to make herself a better person mentally not even physically :)) let’s spread all the love❤️ no matter what body type u have or what place of life ur in u are beautiful in every way!!! xoxo

[@easypianobeautifulmusic2974]

Thank you for this !💖

[@Schmatzediekatze]

@@easypianobeautifulmusic2974 I think it was more about her previous thumbnail, which was kind of fatphobic

[@Schmatzediekatze]

Also the first few seconds of the video she’s literally pinching her stomach fat and suggesting that it’s not good, along with donuts, parties and drinks with friends. She’s literally saying: how I changed these “unhealthy” habits to “good” ones, which include a noticeably thinner body.

[@jengrowing3211]

I feel like a lot of people are commenting before they even watched the video, the POINT of the click bait is to literally attract people who feel like they do need to ‘lose fat’ and helping them realise that weight loss is not the solution. Only targeting people who are already on a journey towards creating a healthy relationship with food creates an echo chamber and keeps those who still feel trapped by diet culture isolated. The amount of videos on KZbin that use this clickbait and then go on to promote genuinely harmful ‘advice’ is insane and I can’t imagine how helpful this video would have been to 13/14 year old me who sought out weight loss videos and then stumbled upon this one, so Linda, thank you, seriously.

[@ruyingli1571]

Great comments ❤️

[@Muichygirl]

the title and thumbnail is not it and harmful. there’s a way to promote feeling good without talking about weight loss and fat loss. You have young viewers and you need to think about accountability before INFLUENCE. You have the awesome ability to influence so many people and this is not the way to go. Being a content creator is not all about views cause at some point you need to take responsibility for what you put out there.

[@pearlescent1557]

I agree... I was shocked when I saw this thumbnail from her. It seems like the exact opposite of everything that she's been building. Don't get me twisted, I think it's her prerogative to lose weight and to share that, but the wording/stylistic elements are insanely inconsistent with her previous persona. My first thought was, "Woah. That's going to get a lot of clicks..."

[@anniespigeons6085]

@@pearlescent1557 yeah. At this point she wants views and it’s so sad because I fell in love with her content. She is constantly contradicting herself now:(

[@evap6865]

tbh she’s always had thumbnails like this … and the reason she is „clickbaiting“ with such a thumbnail is that she wants to attract viewers with a bad body image

[@montelitzz]

your channel is undoubtedly my comfort channel. I could literally watch you for hours talking about food and physical/mental health. thank you for sharing your efforts and experiences and advice with us. ❤️

[@radiocrickets]

the title and thumbnail are harmful. you’ve had this critique before, again and again, and you don’t adjust the diet rhetoric in the titles or the “before/after” images. it’s not that difficult to change it to better reflect the messages of the videos update: thank you for listening and changing the wording around the thumbnail and title. i hope you can understand why it was harmful so it won’t happen again

[@Sammmc99]

RIGHT

[@monte1404]

Literally was scrolling thru the comments to see if someone was going to mention this. Linda says she was fine at both weights, but then does a “Before/After” image while grabbing at her stomach in the before/ smiling and flexing her arms in the after. And that’s just one example. My thing is, if you’re gonna say that your body is fine at any size, don’t put common fatphobic tropes in the video. I appreciate Linda’s content for the most part, but this vid in particular had me rolling my eyes

[@planetherrrxo3491]

@@monte1404 I agree I really like her videos it just kinda threw me off. More constructive criticism than anything..

[@Sammmc99]

@@monte1404 it’s so odd because in the first image of her, there are so many variables that could be changed that would make the first and second image look almost identical. Her pants are obviously way more low waisted, she’s not standing confidently/her posture is poor, she LOOKS unhappy, the lighting is bad. It’s so much less about her body and way more about the fact that she’s deliberately choosing an unflattering photo of herself to create some sort of weird stigmatizing narrative. Really truly don’t understand the point of this.

[@szpaqus]

@@Sammmc99 exactly that... she looks the same. one normal, one flexed. picture could be taken the same day. and that is ALWAYS her thumbnail if there's "before and after" :| also, when she says she gained weight. ooookay, but she looks the same still? she's still very toned and slim, so how much weight was gained? 3 pounds? that's not gaining weight, that's bloating before period or eating salty foods 🙄 and because of that rhetoric it's still not body neutral, it's feeding exactly into the diet culture. meh.

[@oliviaromero6425]

i see lots of comments about how this is triggering for people and although i undertand that (and i have struggled with eating) i do not think this video is made for yo guys! this is her journey and her showing what SHE did personally to change things in HER life for HERSELF. it is okay to accept your old body and its okay to want to loose weight too!! IT IS OKAY TO LOOSE WEIGHT AND NOT EVERYTHING IS ABOUT AN EATING DISORDER THERE ARE HEALTHY WAYS TO DO IT!!! :)

[@Ohhonaaaay_]

People need to realize that these videos are about LINDA’S LIFE, HER journey, not yours. If you need to skip this video, then do it. You don’t have to tell her how triggering it is for you because she ISN’T making this video for YOU. It’s a piece of her life that she wants to share for those who are also going through the same things she’s going through. Even though I also have body issues, I personally love all her videos because she helps me get through tough times. She makes me want to take care of my body and my mind. Love you Linda, keep up the amazing work! ❤️❤️.

[@sophiek2602]

I understand where you‘re coming from, of course it is Linda‘s journey. But her audience is also a part of her journey, and most of the people watching her videos are struggling with eating in some kind of way. That’s why they are criticizing her, because they always felt that Linda’s videos were a safe space for them, but in this particular one she is promoting a message that is unusual for her and that might be triggering for a lot of people. Nobody’s saying that Linda can’t make these kinds of videos, it’s just constructive criticism, which is really normal when one is creating content in any kind of way

[@alexaparkinson7465]

This comment is such a deflection. She built a subscriber base of people who have struggled with EDs so I don’t think it’s fair for her to just disregard everything they say because it’s “her journey”

[@jemmakosalko2870]

Your videos feel like a safe space i didn't know i needed. Thank you for sharing and motivating from passion and community rather than punishment and pressure. Your care and vulnerable is transcendent from the screen to empowering care for self and communities - I appreciate you!

[@4a.m.diaries]

Am I the only one who immediately rewatches her vids again right after seeing it the 1st time. This video has been up only 40 minutes and I've already watched it twice. So addicting.

[@anatalepsy]

Oh my god Linda I'm so so thankful and happy you posted today. There's not enough of your videos to calm me down really I'm struggling so much, I gained weight and I feel so incredibly uncomfortable in my own skin but I'm so overwhelmed thinking about a calorie deficit to lose weight or if I should just do the workouts I used to and eventually feeling and looking like the best version of myself again but there's so much information put into my head it's not normal... from Steve Zim to Michael Greger I cannot keep one straight thought I want to lose the weight and gain muscle and strength but I don't want to restrict I don't want to put myself through a life changing diet because I won't be able to keep that up. despair!!! ah I needed your video. can't wait to watch

[@tala7941]

Me too ✋

[@depressingwiimusic9032]

a year later, i clicked on this video because of the title. ive never heard of her or anything. but i saw it, so i clicked, because suffering with a binge ED- i want to see my body smaller. i thought she was going to tell me how to do it. i understand a lot of people’s issues with it, but i needed to hear this. i dont want to see a video called “you dont need to change your body!” why? because i dont care. i dont care about that. i WANT to change it, so im going to watch what will lead me to it. this has, but not in the way i thought. i felt a lot better after watching it. she drew me in, someone with an active eating disorder. and she made me feel understood and encouraged. she was not wrong. she reached an audience shes looking for, even if it did trigger SOMEONE. you cant please the world. the entire internet is “triggering.” it’s not her responsibility to cater to your insecurities or your problems or your sensitive topics. you have to be accountable for yourself. you have to know what you can and can’t handle mentally. that isn’t her responsibility. don’t put that burden on somebody else.

[@depressingwiimusic9032]

also to be clear, i clicked because of the “i feel fat” part. not the rest. i know what the title used to be (looked it up).

[@rickiasher396]

Yeah gonna have to agree with these comments. I don’t watch your videos anymore but I still see the thumbnails pop up and this one finally made me comment. Your experience is yours and no one can take that away from you. But be mindful of the community you’re targeting. This is a lot. Tired of seeing the “bloated” vs “skinny and fit” thumbnails. We get it. There’s a difference trust me we know… we live it. Don’t have to use it for every video.

[@sarahm2731]

I cannot explain enough how much I love these videos!! My self love and acceptance has grown so much since watching Linda

[@TheYazmanian]

Baking tip: mix dry and wet ingredients separately and then combine in the end. Makes it mix more evenly

[@antslife5839]

i get and understand that the click baity title def can be triggering to many. but i will say that when i first found linda the click bait drew me in and then the message being nothing like that actually helped me, quite a bit. linda definitely inspired me to have more food freedom and really enjoy all the aspects of a healthy life. granted perhaps we’ve aged out of the need for click bait titles seeing as linda’s channel has grown so much.

[@Ashley-em4gh]

Just remember that regardless your size you’re worthy you don’t need to be skinny to fit in you are so much more than your weight

[@juliachanel1935]

Hey I just wanted to tell you that you really changed my perspective on food. I didn’t even notice it at first but everytime I wanted to start counting my calories again or cut out foods that I love or not eat ice cream with friends, I kind of heard your voice inside my head. That it’s okay to eat sugar, eat probably more than you ,,should“ and eat what makes you happy. Food isn’t just nutrients but it’s also memories, love and happiness. It’s okay wanting to exercise for your health but it’s equally as okay to want to exercise for a flat belly if that’s what makes me happy. I appreciate your videos so so much you can’t even imagine. Thank you.

[@megangodfrey626]

Your videos were very helpful a year ago. Thank you. But I don’t know why but lately I’ve been triggered by your videos. Influencers really influence and get in your head. So I’m going to have to take a break from your videos. Anyway I wish you all kinds of amazing success and know you will grow and do big things with your life. Good luck!

[@kaziadsouza4476]

this is my fav video ever on the internet. so much advice that i needed. the literal content that i love

[@lizalvova6225]

Hey Linda, I never leave comments but I really wanted to participate in this comment section and say that I don't understand why everyone is so triggered by this specific video. I have been watching you from the beggining and every time you post I get very excited. I myself am trying to recover from a food disorder and your videos help me so much. Every time they remind me that food is fuel and not an enemy and that it is possible to spend wonderful time with friends and family and still be sporty and active. You convey a message that other youtubers and influencers never talk about. You show the good and the ugly and expain what goes through a persons head that actually has problems with food. I relate to every single word you have ever said and therfor you make me feel supported, like I am not alone and that I will become bestfriends with food lol. Over the past year my eating disorder has changed so much and I noticed that I stopped blaming myself for eating and focusing so much on food. A lot of it is thanks to you. So whatever people say, don't let it bring you down because there are people waiting for you to post and adress more important ideas, we just don't always leave a comment or dm you. But seriously thank you and sending lots of love from Russia.

[@ruyingli1571]

Thanks for the great support , love it

[@lizalvova6225]

@@ruyingli1571 ❤️❤️❤️

[@DaniDent9189]

Remember y'all... this is a person who is also constantly evolving and changing. I can guarantee we would all contradict our past selves if we could play our lives back. Herd mentality tends to happen in these comment sections and then the scales start to tip. I can only imagine how it would feel to have folks pile on the critique. I hope you let this all wash over you and carry on with a smile and some ease. Also that hot sauce shot was sheer perfection.

[@drordolev8233]

I appreciate the message you tried promoting, but the video came to be problematic. Even so that you know your viewers have/had a past with some sort of an eating disorder. I advise you to change the thumbnail or upload a little explanation of what you really meant❤️ I appreciate you very very much and believe it is merely a misunderstanding!

[@nataliehartman7700]

she fixed it!

[@chanswall6265]

@@nataliehartman7700 what was the unedited version of title

[@olivia-ph2qn]

Thank you Linda, for always coming through when I’m feeling at my lowest. You’ve never failed to assure and motivate me to try again and keep on pushing. You’re truly God sent, thank you Linda, always. Sending ALL the love & positive energy

[@robinsarah113]

Thank you for normalizing food talk and sharing so much vulnerability. I feel like I’m having a conversation with a friend whenever I watch ur vids!!🥺❤️

[@Leticia-oo3sc]

Thank you for making me cry in the end of the video🤧❤️I love you so much and thank you for everything you have no idea of how much your videos helps me❤️❤️❤️

[@KaylaKosuga]

Loved this!!!

[@haileyc.425]

I just wanted to say thank you for all of your recent videos. I just discovered you on youtube and I had been feeling the same way about my own body, my progress, and where I was in life. I took a hard look at myself and said that I don't want to feel this way. I've begun my own self-discovery, self-love, and fitness journey and your videos keep me going!

[@lilasiansquat4526]

Yea when I saw this title, I personally felt triggered. I love Linda and she has, for the majority of the time, helped me feel a bit more comfortable with how my body is changing and gaining weight. But every now and then, I see her and other creators like her, make these click baity titles and flaunting their aesthetically pleasing bodies and it kind of throws me off. No issue with showing off and being proud of your physical progress, but to attach click bait titles to those images…doesn’t sit right with me. I understand they want to make their buck, and they also want to spread their message to those who are seeking out ways to lose weight in unhealthy ways. But it’s like…if you’re already making pretty good buck and have a loyal fan base who can guarantee you good views, why continue with the click bait and risk triggering your own viewers? It’s counterproductive and hypocritical in my opinion. Linda obviously makes enough money, and she has money coming in from outside of KZbin (brand deals and collaborations). Sacrificing a few views by not including clickbait is not going to hurt her financially. In fact, it might even benefit her more in the long run because she would develop more trust with her audience. This isn’t hate; it’s constructive criticism. Though Linda will probably not read this, I hope she eventually strays away from click bait titles

[@Sammmc99]

1000% agree. Very well said

[@lvadi111]

if you don’t mind me asking, (and if you remember), what was the original title of the video, because i believe she changed it? i’m not sure though, but i see a lot of people talking about the supposed “old title” and i was wondering what it was

[@Cookie-8775-e3l]

I love how she said "a good body" and "also a good body" :)

[@hannahdavis3075]

I don't think you really believe what you are saying. I remember you saying in another video that it was okay to emotional eat. Now it's okay to emotional eat with moderation. "Gaining weight" is amazing, freeing, and makes you happy, but now it is a source of sadness. You say it's just your habits that made you unhappy, but you still focus on the "fat." So being bigger is a factor to being unhappy for you. It's okay if you don't like your body and want to lose weight (with a healthy mindset), but maybe try not to cover it up and put it on the internet because it can be triggering to some?? I don't know but it seems like food is too much of a focus on your life. Maybe to heal you should stop making food related videos and just focus on living life.

[@jillelizabethlifts9690]

I completely agree! Poor girl is putting all her energy in this when she should be focusing more on healing her own relationship with herself and her body.

[@christinevu5260]

yeah, i feel like she’s contradicting herself in almost every video :(

[@Emmacoffee8]

This!!

[@anniespigeons6085]

I feel like she changes her mind a lot:(

[@mic.h8029]

this! she is very fooood focused.....to triggering,boring and contradicting

[@AnrupB]

I appreciate you always being so open and vulnerable with your community, regardless of any comments made. You always stay true to yourself and share your journey, your relationship with yourself, food, and life in general. It requires courage to do what you do. Keep going and do not let any negative comments out there bring you down. Your happiness is top priority, and I can see clearly that you are so much happier now. :)

[@lydia1795]

i love your content usually but the title is not it :/ losing fat does not guarantee confidence & happiness. your “before and after” thumbnail can trigger unhealthy social comparison. what if one of your subscribers looks like the “before” image - does that mean she’s unhealthy and shouldn’t feel good about herself? idk, these side by side shots often send the message, “if you eat & exercise like me, you can look like me” which is never the case. just a suggestion as type of messaging can be veryyy harmful to people w/ histories of disordered eating.

[@milliedaintith8649]

I agree, I’m actually really surprised that this came from her

[@p8735]

i agree as well. i think it’s valid criticism that her thumbnails promote the same toxic stuff that other fitness influencers she claims to not be like promote as well. i get it’s supposed to be click bait, but someone could walk away with the wrong message. i also agree with a lot of other opinions about the conflicting messages she’s sending out. emotional eating tends to be a wishy-washy subject, losing or gaining weight intentionally. it gets confusing to really see where she’s at and what she truly believes? i think if she wants to lose weight, she can absolutely. it’s not fatphobic to wanna lose weight. BUT i will say her phrasing couldve been better. i love linda, i understand she’s growing and learning, but at some point she’s gonna have to listen to her audience.

[@gamewarden2813]

The body on the left literally says " a good body" she never said that the body of the left is bad or unworthy. Eating just for pleasure can cause you overindulge and emotional eat. Eating just for health can cause obsession. Linda is is finding the sweet spot between the two, this is progress

[@lydia1795]

@@gamewarden2813 yeah she changed the thumbnail after we said something. it did not say that when i left this comment.

[@lydia1795]

@@gamewarden2813 which i’m very glad to see !

[@veronicamcrae6127]

I literally needed this! Today I was feeling so insecure about my body bc I have a bigger chest, bigger body, and more muscle in comparison to the girls i play tennis with. But now I got my confidence back! My body is beautiful!

[@jocelyn764]

I love you Linda and your videos have certainly inspired me in the past, however, I can't help but feel like your last several videos have been very contradicting and have sent very mixed messages. I understand that these videos and your mindset develop as you continue your journey, however, it can be confusing and/or misleading for impressionable others who watch your videos as well. I respect how you're sharing your growth and change and mistakes, but please keep in mind there are tens of thousands of young people as well watching your videos, and they may get the wrong messages from your videos. I hope this doesn't come off as disrespectful, but I also hope you're aware of the influence you have and how your contradicting messages can possibly be harmful to impressionable viewers. Edit: Thank you all for explaining everything, and after reading further comments, I apologize for misinterpreting the intent of her videos. Again, I really appreciate the polite clarifications.

[@florenceplourde9120]

I respect your opinion. However, I think it is important to point out that people have the right to share their journey in regards to their relationship with food (which in this case is pretty healthy in my opinion) without being afraid of triggering someone. At the end of the day, she put a disclaimer, she is not promoting diet culture and is sharing her opinion on her life and her choices. We can click or not on a video. The content creator is not responsible for all of our triggers, whether we like it or not. I am not trying to bash your comment, but rather point out some things I feel very uncomfortable with these days, especially in regards to the lack of open-mindedness on the part of certain viewers.

[@livarnold492]

yeah the titles are just not it in my opinion

[@jocelyn764]

@@florenceplourde9120 Thank you for sharing your take on things, it certainly helps me understand different peoples' perspectives on this.

[@florenceplourde9120]

@@jocelyn764 I understand your perspective. On the other hand, I can understand wanting to find ways to accept your body and lifestyle in times of stress and self-doubt. Sometimes it is easier to try to learn to like something we're not comfortable with than to change! I think what is beautiful about this channel is to be able to witness the growth of a person and the changes in her point of view and opinions as time goes by. It is a very natural thing that we all experience but few of us do it in front of an audience of nearly 800 000 people :) We all have the inherent right to change as we grow and mature and that counts for "influencers" as well!

[@pearlescent1557]

What an empathetic way to put it. I hope this reaches her.

[@maddy7847]

to peel a boiled egg cleanly i always put it in ice water right after boiling for a couple minutes, then i crack it and use a spoon to go under the shell and peel it off! using a spoon is super convenient and easy

[@thecuckooviolinist7376]

This is exactly my problem except that I'm super skinny. Everybody reading this comment will think, "Oh you don't have a problem, being skinny is good!" But no, thats what my family, friends, and bullies all make fun of me for. Its the exact same thing as fat shaming. But half the time it wasn't about my body. They were making fun of me, and my personality. But all I saw was my body. So I tried to "fix myself." It started to work, but it didn't make me truly happy. Everybody watching this video, just know that you can become a better person, and have a better body by having a healthier lifestyle. But the ultimate goal you should set, is your mindset. So just keep in mind that u are good, and you are on the path to getting better, and nothing anyone, or yourself thinks should change that! Keep Going!

[@shortyshortvlogs1930]

You said it best, don't let food takeover your life but dont also avoid it as it is fuel. All your messages are true and beautiful

[@sweeterdaysbykim]

Your before is me when im on my period. Its not fat. Great thing your working on mental body positivity.

[@rayenanatum8081]

We are all human and we learn and grow. Body image and diets have been a very tough subject, everyone has different mindsets about them and it can be a war zone. Now, the word fat has become a very triggering word these days and don’t get me wrong I get a bit triggered but not all the time (that’s the old 240lb woman in me). Now, I just think more about strength and what makes ME feel good. Linda, I am so glad you found your balance! Keep on thriving gurl!

[@marinajansen3196]

I would love for you to elaborate on your use of diet culture-esque and clickbaity thumbnails, I think it would clear a lot of things up.

[@alexaparkinson7465]

She has said previously that she no longer really looks at the comments on her videos…in the past when she did she tended to take the constructive criticism as hate so I guess she’s blocked it all out

[@nicolelee1599]

omg Linda I was having such a rough time with my life, facing disappointment and asking myself why I suck at my sport that I love, and I was literallly crying during practice but after watching your video right now I couldn’t help but smile and feel just a bit happier about my life. Thank you so much for helping me and all of the other teenage girls feel a bit better about their own self-satisfaction and fulfillment issues 🥰

[@carmenchen3588]

hey Linda! watching your videos gives me comfort when making food choices and listening in the background when I do work

[@tanya4219]

i am proud of u, u dont deserve any hate lmao! not everyone can take this goal in them own life, keep going

[@capernaumstudios5372]

It's giving Alivia D'Andrea vibes.

[@pearlescent1557]

yeahhhh

[@victoriagregoire567]

That’s a reach I don’t think it’s off the deep end like Alivia

[@cass3482]

@@pearlescent1557 mojo I’ll

[@faya-rq7bo]

I literally cry every time I hear your cute reminders, thank you so much

[@cullensister99]

Anyone else freaking out about their necessary weight gain recently? I'm recovering but...this video...I reaaaaaallly want to restrict again. Am I the only one? Just to clarify, it was the title and thumbnail that got to me :) And she changed the title so I think she heard us all. I felt like her video was normal but the title somehow got me really bad before

[@radiocrickets]

fuck that voice in your head telling you to restrict. restricting feels safe but it’s not. none of us are invincible. you can fight it! ur strong!

[@maried7437]

helloo :) I've been fully recovered since last summer and I just wanna tell you: please don't give up! it's so incredibly worth it, you not only gain weight but sooo much happiness, moments with friends, better relationships and your life is just brighter overall. Also I'd advise you to stay away from Lindas channel right now, her videos can be very triggering at the moment, even for me, so I don't think they'll support your journey

[@paulinedrees7097]

I love you so much❤️… I literally cried the first time I watched this because it hit so close to home. It’s my ultimate comfort video ever since

[@HeLovesMoi]

This content isn’t it Linda. The video is disappointing. It seems lately that you’ve been promoted the idea that a healthy mindset precedes losing weight - as if the two are not mutually exclusive. I wish you’d not focus so much on gaining weight, feeling fat, not fitting into clothes, etc. You’ve got so much more to offer your viewers than this weight loss, clickbait content. I genuinely used to enjoy your videos. This will be the last time I watch for a while.

[@azukichiu]

Thank you!!!

[@anniespigeons6085]

I 100000% agree

[@magorzatagutkowska2514]

YES ! As much as I would love to support Linda, I respect my mental health and the way I've come more, this is just too much for me :(