Trolled For Losing 147lbs - Here's Why | BRAND NEW ME

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LEECIE was a burgeoning model on Sydney's tattoo modelling scene when an accident at work in 2016 left her with a spinal injury. Suddenly, she was faced with a "revolving door of problems", as her injury affected her mobility and she turned to food as a coping mechanism. The vicious cycle Leecie found herself in led to her rapidly gaining weight, reaching over 300lbs at her heaviest. However, brands started noticing her on social media and, before she knew it, she was making a name for herself as a plus-size model. Leecie never quite felt comfortable though - "Coming into the spotlight in a body that didn't feel like my own was quite jarring" - and when she went on holiday with her mum and saw herself in the photos from their trip, that was the wake-up call that motivated her to make wholesale lifestyle changes when she got home. Leecie immediately went to see her GP, who agreed that she needed to lose weight for the sake of her health and she was referred to a bariatric surgeon. After having surgery, she joined a gym and developed a healthy exercise and food routine with expert help from a PT and nutritionist. Incredibly, she cut her weight in half, dropping from 140kg to 70kg. Since then, she's received judgement from many in the plus-size community, who felt betrayed by her weight loss - and while she understands their rejection of her, that hasn't stopped her showcasing her new look to inspire others whilst also just enjoying her new lease of life: "It's given me a whole sense of confidence, I realise how strong I am as a person now."
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[@sirchadiusmaximusiii]

Good for her. She faced her demons, and won. Those people didn’t like it, because misery loves company. People want easy and to be told they’re all perfect these days. No one is perfect. Striving is what makes us better, not just accepting.

[@terrestaharper]

AMEN

[@diamondsparkle9967]

Very well said.

[@savannahpaige3670]

All that matters is she's happy! She wasn't fat.. Doesn't mean she wasn't twice as sexy!!! Cause she was.. But I'm sure she got twice as much hate for being fat! In the end of she's happy, that's what matters!

[@richievanessa85]

@@savannahpaige3670 nobody said she looked bad fat. It doesn’t matter how she looked what matters is she’s healthy now. Most people don’t like that because a lot of people don’t have discipline and want everything easy. So no she wasn’t fine before but she is better now because she did the work which is so inspiring.

[@superfreakmusic7681]

We now live in a society where if something undesirable is hard to fix we just have to pretend it's wonderful. Gaslight ourselves to death in some cases. There was a TV show where an obese guy got scared and wanted to take action so he wouldn't die an early death, and one woman who point blank refused to accept that being obese was unhealthy did her utmost to stop him . He could have died if he'd listened to her!

[@gelflingfay]

She was trolled because people were jealous and were once again reminded that they have no self-discipline. She did great!

[@funnygirlever]

I was thinking the same. Just look at this way, those people are the weight she had to lose to feel happier. At first it feels like rejection and dislike but its not. Some people hate you so much they can't keep up and follow too. You already out beat them by loving yourself more. This should be taught and reminded that just not you change but so much does around you. Your family, friends, eating, hobbies and more. Maybe I will become a life coach. 😊

[@kayannanorthover2888]

Exactly instead of people feeling happy for her losing weight they troll/tease her for something she is or not.

[@Mermaidd0ll]

I said that same thing. They got jealous of her because of good she looks now.

[@missmadelinesadventures3278]

Exactly ❤❤❤

[@daughterofthemosthighgod1889]

Facts 💯

[@V3ganBr33]

Nice work!! Currently on my own journey, 12 lbs down, 200 to go! I got this 🙌

[@jenniferwhitaker9139]

How's your journey??

[@Emma_Sooo]

"People are quite happy to see you fail, but not happy to see you succeed." That is dang true, Thank you for sharing this story I'm afraid of losing weight and for all the hate i will get for being confident. I'm afraid to be happier or more outgoing than what surrounding groups of people perceive me to be. I am generally shy and introverted. I like talking to people but I don't like having full on conversations all the time, stressed out thinking about other people and remembering stories and names.. i do attempt to be friendly but I can go through cycles of persistent depression (which accompanies self hate from maybe " failing" social interaction via not making the other person happy) But I figured, you can't make everyone happy! But I am just so depressed that I've pushed everyone away because I just feel like a failure and its hard to believe what you know to be true. I think i have severe unaddressed health issues. I go to a shitty clinic, but I am making effort to see better doctors

[@realfan3565]

Ask yourself this, are they paying your bills? Are they really your friends? It doesn’t sound like it as you are not having full conversations. I say join a gym, people at most gyms are friendly and want to see you succeed. There you can have frivolous conversations and hopefully find you confidence. Another suggestion find a therapist, I’m a big believer.

[@Emma_Sooo]

@@realfan3565 thank you Take care!

[@CapitalCityKate]

I truly, truly hope the best for you. I understand your feelings. I went decades before receiving my diagnosis and I understand how that struggle is EXHAUSTING!! I promise there are much better days ahead. Keep looking for those answers. I have hope that you'll come across the right professional or the right supportive people in your life❤

[@movingonandup322]

She has no loose skin! Amazing! She looks awesome. Forget those haters who unfollowed her. That's such a twisted mentality! Her accomplishment is something to celebrate, not shame.

[@Devilishka7]

I'm sure she does, it would be impossible not to. But you ain't really going to see it unless she pulls at the skin. Plus she wears very tight clothes in just the right places that could cover it up. Even if she did get the surgery done, either way, fair play to her for achieving comfort in her own skin and self confidence against all odds.

[@Nonyah123]

she does, all around her belly button. But less than most

[@sassykaren7587]

I can relate to what she has gone through, the only difference is that I lost a lot of weight due to spinal injuries. At my highest I weighed 315 pounds, and I went down to the 140’s. My sister in law was also my best friend, and she became so jealous of my weight loss. She kept telling me that I was too skinny, and I needed to gain weight. At least my husband accepted me for who I was instead of my weight.(RIP Kenny)❤

[@notmebutyou8350]

Im sorry for the loss of your husband. Congrats on your weight loss!! It's sad that your sister-in-law couldn't be happy for you.

[@sassykaren7587]

@@notmebutyou8350 thank you so much for your reply, and kind words!

[@tamekarobinson7726]

I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤

[@sassykaren7587]

@@tamekarobinson7726 thank you for your reply and kind words.

[@realityobserver7521]

Oh wow this is so sad. You absolutely don't have to answer this, but what happened to your husband and do you currently have a relationship with your brother and sister-in-law? Take care and God bless ❤

[@saralynn518]

I don’t think a lot of people understand how bad spinal issues can turn into chronic pain and depression. I am in that cycle. I actually had surgery to lose weight fifteen years ago and I lost a fluctuating 40-70 lbs. The extra weight can leave you in so much pain. I’m glad she found the resources to help her because spinal surgery is a horrifying thought. Most surgeons want you in good shape and weighing less anyways.

[@EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777]

Society doesn't care when they see a person who is overweight they immediately think you eat non stop and are lazy I'm overweight and people tell me stop eating meat and you will lose weight and I tell them I'm vegan and they are shocked some people just weigh more my genetics and body type cause me to be heavier no matter how little I eat...

[@DanaMac1977]

Thank you. I have a back injury, fibromyalgia and chronic pain. That has definitely led into severe weight gain depression and anxiety. It really is a vicious cycle. I’m glad I’m not alone. I wish you well. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@saralynn518]

You aren't (HUGS)! I just wish the doctors understood. Here in the US, when I have pain medication, I can live a halfway normal life, do necessary yard and housework, have hobbies (kayaking and rock hounding)....all which help me lose weight and feel better (and helps my mental health). But they would rather you go under the knife repeatedly. It is the most backwards solution ever. I can't even have procedures because I have no one to care for me or my pets! They just don't care.

[@DanaMac1977]

@@saralynn518 oh I’m sorry you are going through this. I just found a pain support group that has been helpful. I’m glad with pain killers you can live with some amount of normalcy! Unfortunately pain killers just help me scrape by but at least it’s something! Have a great week!

[@saralynn518]

@@DanaMac1977 I used to get pain medication until my car broken down and I couldn’t get to the doctor for a couple months. He then refused to prescribe me anymore. I guess part of my contract was you have to constantly get your script filled whether you need them or not. I needed them but couldn’t physically go so after years, I was off the list. I was only getting prescribed 30/mo. and would only take half if things were bad and a whole pill when unbearable. Went to pain specialist who won’t prescribe but rather wants to ablate nerves in my back. This doesn’t help my hip damage though. It’s such a disaster. I’ve been without pain relief for months now. I sit in my chair all day. I went to thrift stores two days in a row last month and I was in serious pain for three weeks from it. I just exist now. I’m hesitant to do anything that will leave me hurting. I am so sorry you have to go through this. Chronic pain should be reserved only for the evil people ! I looked into groups but I’m so forgetful. Is yours online? I’m in a couple on Facebook but none with weekly meetings/discussions. Hugs to you!

[@skshortie]

I’m happy she was able to find herself again. It’s sad that people are happy to watch you fail but offended to see you succeed. Good for her! I hope she knows there are plenty of people like me that are cheering her success! Stories like hers keep me continuing on my health journey.

[@debbiehernandez3945]

What a great story. I love that she did this for herself. She shows that it can be done.

[@frentbow]

I'm proud of you. You're an inspiration. I went from gym bunny to wheelchair user. Unable to exercise and bed ridden at times. Life is fluid and there are many phases and changes along the way.

[@Kimberly143]

I’m so proud of her! Weight loss is so hard, but it is worth it. Feeling good in your own body. Being able to wear and do the things you want to do and more importantly you’re so much healthier then before. Do what is best for you not for others. If someone is angry about your success then they were never your friend to begin with! ♥️♥️♥️

[@TheAdammcleod]

This is very inspirational because I'm doing the exact same thing. 7 years ago I used to be close to 500lbs and I did change my life around after I get my life to the gospel of Christ Jesus then 3 years ago I gained the weight back after a tragic event that occurred but now I'm starting to lose the weight and I'm glad I got myself back on track.

[@webbie1891]

Self improvement and losing weight to the Fat Acceptance Activists cults movement, is like sunlight to a vampire

[@LKCLifer]

Honestly, the fat acceptance activist is the worse thing people can listen to. No one wants to be fat and uncomfortable in their own body. Blaming being fat on genetics is 🐂💨💩 and not taking accountability for one's actions. Fat acceptance is just another way of being lazy.

[@janececelia7448]

Great way of putting it.

[@superfreakmusic7681]

@@LKCLifer I think there are those who genuinely do find it harder to lose weight, so there is some genetics involved so I do sympathise with the people who try and struggle to lose weight. However, I dont like being made to feel guilty for dieting. We cant say anything anymore for fear of offending someone!

[@SNOWQueen87-v1g]

@@LKCLifer You’re assuming at this point

[@LKCLifer]

@spiceupyourlife7755 Well, thank you for allowing me to have an opinion. I didn't know I needed your approval? Oh that's right I didn't.

[@norasmith4939]

So proud you still haven't gained it back. You are someone to look up to. I'm trying to loose weight and I love watching your story

[@user-mc5pl8js9h]

She looks amazing. I wonder what world we are living in where people online won't support a person for losing weight. Just wow. No wonder we have an obesity crisis.

[@natashalampkin366]

Only in America

[@netraflo]

I love that she said bariatric surgery makes you face your food problems. People assume it’s the easy way out. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@singularitybound]

And according to some "strong people" staying the way you are is being the strongest lol. This person is the one people should be looking up to, she climbed the mountain and won.

[@janececelia7448]

I'm overweight (size 16). What you've done is a great achievement. Being very overweight is just bad for your health. Period. I used to be in the army and then I trained a martial art for over twenty years. It was very rigorous, and I was fit but not small even so. But kidney failure which I've had most of my life finally caught up with me in the end so I can no longer train and so the weight crept up. I don't have diabetes, which is a good thing, and I am in out of hospital a fair bit, twice this month plus I've had problems with my hips (too many years sitting in dialysis chairs). You've done what's best for you. Ignore the haters; they're likely jealous and were never there for you in the first place. They obviously need cheer leaders to make them feel good about themselves. They're all in denial but it's obviously a safe place to be for them. Keep up the great work!

[@nazimovab3549]

I didn't know a size 16 was overweight. Glad to hear you're taking care of yourself

[@dimarazruv7032]

she's so chill!

[@MegaBeetle65]

What a great achievement your health is everything. I had two heart attacks and a triple bypass from 2016 to 2020. I'm not tall 160cm and I weighed 80 kilos at the time of my bypass. I have now lost 22 kilos and gained my health back. Most of my family and friends supported me, but there were a small few who were sarcastic and negative.but that's OK. I did it for myself, my wife and children not for others.

[@joannaazar7396]

That’s great that you took back control of your body. Good job 😊

[@unowen7416]

How wonderful for this person! She probably feels so amazing! As a Gen Xer, I'm glad I didn't have social media and the FA crowd around when I was young. Things could have been way worse for me!

[@superfreakmusic7681]

I hate that we now live in a society where we get hated on for simply wanting to take action to feel better about ourselves. We're seen as the enemy if we actually do something to look better, like dieting or surgery. I get so fed up with people telling me that 'Im not being kind to myself' when I say I want to lose weight. I just tell them that dieting so I dont have to wear my 'fat' outfit to parties or spend the evening in the toilets hiding away feeling sh*t about myself IS being kind to myself! Next they'll make dieting illegal, ban gyms and plastic surgery and force us all to be overweight and miserable. I wont let anyone make me feel guilty for wanting to feel good about myself!

[@forward_ever_ever2595]

Jealousy is such a disease in this world😔. Positive vibes and then the critics come alive. Looking good is great, but good on the inside, health wise & mentally is even more important. 6' tall, is pretty tall....she is the perfect model now

[@Marjana751]

The plus size community should be aware of what they are doing. They reject somebody because of her slimmer looks and actually because of her weight. Lot of plus size people always complain about society rejecting them because of their heigh weight. Seems they are doing the same in reverse.

[@FrankieOver50]

Another Aussie here and I hope to do the same thing. I'm 136kg and 70 is my goal. Absolute inspiration. Thankyou and well done!

[@kyliCatherine1]

Doesn’t sound like she was being trolled. Just seems like she lost followers bc those people didn’t want to compare their own journeys to hers, which might have been bad for their mental health, like most social media is anyway. But good for her for losing the weight.

[@reggieshark]

She's Beautiful Before and After

[@morpheus1586]

No she is waaaayyyy better after.

[@hknulzesnulnegen]

Before and after are the same lol. In the middle of it she was different

[@linsco7s]

Bruh,😬 this is the problem. Call it how it is or nothing at all. People know 1+1 is 2, you don't see coders running around preaching it's 11 as well. 😅

[@christopherholland2696]

Fatty liver isn’t beautiful..

[@Prismalpink]

People give us crap for being fat, then give us crap for losing weight. How are we supposed to win?? We can't please anybody these days.

[@misfitm1457]

I'd see this lady as inspiration and be happy she achieved so much and is happy and healthy

[@Sydroo1969]

Good onya. Ignore all of those trolls. They're just jealous.

[@Mitozzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Stay healthy girl. Proud of you.

[@julieroth3347]

I didn't hurt myself. I didn't weigh too much but i did go through a fitness transformation. Its hard to stay consistent at times..You go through stress depression. But good for her. Its an amazing experience. Will change your life.

[@lovefalcon1111]

You look absolutely gorgeous and you are very inspiring!!! It was time for a whole new group of people to move up in life with. I related to everything you said about it…❤️🌹

[@lfuentes4098]

As a plus size woman I find your story inspirational. You changed your life. Bravo.

[@cassiedoyle2453]

I'm glad I saw this! I literally had a work place injury a bit over 3 months ago and have a herniated disc it's been so horrible, so many crazy symptoms. I don't know if this girl had that or a different spinal injury but I really relate and empathise with this person the constant pain and impact of the pain to the mental health is extreme! I have been so depressed and dealing with anxiety from it all and it's effecting me doing exercise and even getting out of bed or leaving the house even though i need to be doing exercise and keep moving and walking lots everyday for recovery but when you're in extreme pain it can be difficult and easy to fall into a dark place. I am tall like her too and at my heaviest I used to weigh 100kg but before my injury i had actually lost a lot of weight and got down to 70kg which i was really happy with but i didn't do it trough exercise and still have a stomach and not strong and have a lack of core muscles, I've put on a couple more kilos since being off work and trying to recover not much like 4kgs but i don't want to fall down that dark path and comfort eat again etc and gain weight and make the issue worse so this is the wake-up call i needed. Seeing another young lady going through something similar has given me strength and motivation to try more and get more physically strong. She is absolutely beautiful! She did the right thing for herself and I'm so glad it's helped the pain.

[@alanaaites8292]

It's hard to be healthy when you are hurting

[@rondaenriquez8655]

Ppl should applaud her not bash her. What is wrong with people? It’s always good to see someone getting healthy.

[@eastafrika728]

The number one evil in humanity is laziness towards physical self improvement and physical self determination.

[@itsmeAshley84]

Wow the fact that you lost weight to be healthy and comfortable in your own body and some people had a "problem with it"...... Oh well 💗

[@angelaholmes8888]

You are so right

[@cyndimanka]

I was just thinking the other day as one who has gained and lost about 4 times in 20 years and 209 at my highest at size 18 when I looked in the mirror, I was mortified. When I saw a picture of me, I was mortified. I immediately put on keto and last three sizes. I don’t understand how people look in the mirror and see themselves and are OK with it. I’m glad that when you looked in the mirror you said that is not OK.

[@tamaravukcevic2236]

You can never see how big you really are,you,somehow,adjust to it. I'm fat and I know it,but I was very suprised when I realized that one fabric I saw hanging on a wire to dry,was not a bed sheet but my own,very tight,shirt!😖😊

[@PedroTawa]

She was reborn and reborn again wow great job ❤❤❤

[@eleonorelemonnier9277]

10 000 thumbs up ! We should all stop eating crap and go to the gym, I am on my way to it !

[@christopherholland2696]

Obviously she is a pretty woman with or without the weight but we all know she looks stunning without the weight. The real problem is the health risks of being obese. Fatty liver, diabetes, and heart disease are just a few people need to come to terms with before trolling her.

[@charlottestatham8524]

this is sooooo similar to my situation. I was very fit all my life and a dancer full time (ballet and contemporary) I started to get random injuries very regularly and static pain in my back. I was forced to quit dancing altogether and got diagnosed with fibromyalgia and Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome as well as an MRI scan showing I had bulging discs and lumbar spine wear and tear. This meant I moved less and gained weight over an 8 year period. As I gained, my pain became worse and worse and I am now not able to walk unaided and cannot work due to disability. I have to use a wheelchair to get around. I'm now 24stone and 5 foot 8. I don't even eat that terribly, I don't eat super healthy but not terribly but because I do not move around a lot, and I have a very slow metabolism, I keep gaining weight. Ive now also been told I have fatty liver. I started Weight Watchers last week and have already lost 7 pounds. I'm also on a weighting list for specialist weight management, I'm so hopeful I will loose the weight and get my life back this time!!!

[@BrittKatSlat]

I personally don’t think she needs to be that thin. She’s done a remarkable job though. I pray she’s eating enough or not exercising too much.

[@PoodleDoo212]

Absolutely amazing! You look gorgeous 🥰

[@GenuineJess]

People in the fat community lie to themselves often. If they were truly happy being big, they wouldn't care if someone loses weight. Good for her, I'm on a similar journey. I'm down 17 pounds and just happy to be doing something to get healthier.

[@LKCLifer]

As a nurse, I pray she didn't get gastric bypass surgery. I have taken care of many patients suffering from the aftereffects of that surgery. I guess when you're up against a wall surgery seems to be the only way out that is being offered. I wish her the best and that her health stays good.

[@WWrsa]

Hey there, your comment caught my attention. I would like to learn more about the negative aftereffects of the gastric surgery. Thank you.

[@TimetravelingArchaeologist]

@@WWrsa I can tell you at least a couple. Severe hypoglycemia. Trouble getting enough water or protein in and hair loss from that. Chronic low vitamin levels even with the massive amounts taken in bariatric vitamins. There are a lot of risks with it. The question becomes how much do those risks outweigh the results, some people will never be able to lose the weight on their own due to other chronic health conditions and or medications, but many people can. Gastric bypass should honestly be a last resort, not the first thing people go to, which it's becoming.

[@alialandon2912]

​@W.W rsa I just had gastric bypass and if you follow the program you will get your water down, protein down, and not suffer. Remember, doctors can't make thier patients follow the rules and recommendations of a program. And if the patient does not follow-through strictly than there will be health concequences.

[@Arrrghjay84]

I’m so sorry she had to go though all that, I’m obese and she’s so inspiring.

[@juliebailey9254]

Choice freedom of Choice! There is room for everyone, to be whatever size. Congrats to you ma'am.

[@lenacheney]

Girl I can relate. Twice in my life I've been obese. Once when I was having medical issues and then after having my son. Looking back at old photos i definitely don't recognize myself in them. I never felt myself overweight. I don't miss being hot either! You look beautiful I'm happy for you

[@SpookySammy]

It's pretty sad how people will just unfollow people because they decide to lose weight. Body positivity is definitely toxic.

[@nessa6248]

I'm jealous that she kept her boobs after the weight loss. When I loose weight, the first things to go are my butt and my boobs, which are the only things I actually want to keep😂. But anyway, good for you girl! Do what's best for you. Haters gonna hate.

[@shygirlflygirl]

I've lost 100lbs and I need to know what she did to firm up her extra skin. The way my batwings are set up...

[@EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777]

My father lost 80 pounds and has bingo wings but he weight lifts and said it helped.

[@TimetravelingArchaeologist]

I wondered if she perhaps had any skin removals, but if you watch the video, most of it she seems to still have, you can mostly see it in her abdomen but the tattoos also help hide that.. She seems to be incredibly lucky with where the weight was distributed and how she carried it so that her extra skin doesn't hang down in a pouch appearance. I wish there was some real trick to it, but it depends mostly on your body, how long you were heavy, how heavy and where at. The best ways to my knowledge are to get in your collagen if possible, do resistance training, and try to fill that looser skin with some muscle to fill some of it out a little more, and then barring that, plastic surgery.

[@caitlinthompson7540]

​@@TimetravelingArchaeologist I'm not being hateful but I'm pretty sure she's had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. If I was in her spot and had the money I would have done the exact same thing. She looks freaking awesome.

[@TimetravelingArchaeologist]

@@caitlinthompson7540 Oh I would as well, it's my eventual plan/goal. I don't think it's hateful at all. But I just don't think that she did because you can tell in the shots of her belly and her dressing that she hasn't had anything done to her stomach as it's still very loose, I just think the tattoo also helps in that illusion. And she doesn't appear to have children either so skin does shrink up differently after that. I myself have lost enough that even I have significantly less of an apron than I used to have, to the point of it being nearly impossible to tell unless I'm wearing tighter pants.

[@davidkellymitchell4747]

I think she's pretty either way but she'll probably live a lot longer being small. You need to wait until your about 70 before you can relax and eat whatever you want because the clock will be running out soon anyhow.

[@aberharriet826]

Wow, I am so inspired. I am on my loose journey, too, but I seem not to be reducing. I am working out from home.i can't yet afford the gym. I need to be consistent .beautiful story thank you

[@houstonsellers20]

You go girl. Be the best that you can be.

[@CapitalCityKate]

I'm sad to hear the rejection she experienced. I do truly love people that love themselves at any size. As a matter of fact, many people who achieve their weight loss/health goals say the advice they would give their "former selves" would be to be kind to themselves, love, & respect yourself before/during the process - and do it for a reason that is meaningful to you. What bothers me is her health was suffering significantly. Why would you not want to encourage someone to improve their quality of life? I think the answer to that question will make me sad.

[@tabithan2978]

I always say to women who want beauty treatment, make up, or surgery, ‘Try the gym, more bang for your buck, healthier.’ So many overweight women seek out the wrong solutions to their self esteem issues.

[@courtneyderouen]

YOU ARE AMAZING! Truly inspiring and a beautiful human! Thank you for sharing your story 🖤👑

[@dineosibiya2123]

Beautiful lady ,thank you for inspiration

[@ale7564]

You look great and seem so much happier and satisfied with your life which proves you are very capable.

[@verydenise]

I’m impressed that no matter what happened she was noticed as a new model for a new arena.

[@superfreakmusic7681]

Their reaction is very telling-if they really were so happy with their own weight as the body positivity movement says they should, they wouldnt be jealous of someone who's now thin. Maybe if more research was put into ways to help obese people to lose weight rather than getting them to gaslight themselves into thinking its great then they might really be happy. It seems sad that the only option available to someone unhappy with their looks is to simply learn to accept it-I wonder if they ever actually really do? This reaction would suggest they dont.

[@janedo-re-mi2738]

It's ridiculous to bash someone for losing weight and getting healthier. This isn't the first time the fat acceptance mop attacked someone. A little while back they trolled Lizzo for a video of her on an exercise bike.🙄

[@ghiansudelo2590]

I wonder if she needed reconstructive surgery or if it bounced back because she's young and looks great.

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

So heartfelt 😊

[@smartypants6198]

My favorite story was a plus size night club owner. She had to lose weight and got death threats

[@OG_BettyBoob]

Other than the equating getting thin with success, this was a good video.

[@jr0079]

Our liberal society push plus+ size women as a health weight if that was true why most of Hollywood women are slim or normal weight. I always say if a women have max 25% body fat. Your fine.

[@tinapilgrim9355]

I feel like the saying misery loves company sums up the fat positivity community.

[@bigb853]

You go girl!💖💖Ignore the na sayers!💖💖✨✨🧿🧿

[@grassroots8226]

You look great! Good on you!!☺️

[@superfreakmusic7681]

Basically todays 'love yourself as you are' mantra too often means 'be lazy, let yourself go, dont make any effort whatsoever to improve yourself and then get mad when people dont find you attractive.'

[@jtt1928]

Her big phase is the average Midwest American girl weight size 😅

[@Saar114]

140kg? Really 😅

[@rasjidahmova]

She looks absolutely amazing. Looks like she's been thin all her life. This reminds me of when I gained 40 lbs after my back injury. My back is better but I'm still trying to lose the weight.

[@heidihernandez5895]

It’s like they say, damn if you do and damn if you don’t. Why can’t people just be happy for others as you want others happy. What I am learning in this season of my life is don’t seek others approval and do you and what makes you happy.

[@felicityurselmann3318]

She looks amazing, very inspiring.

[@laurenschenck5355]

She looks amazing inspiring and so proud of her congratulations! So beautiful inside and and amazing touch strength appreciate her bravery and remarkable person and amazing and touch and positive energy ❤

[@checkermaker480]

This video serves as a reminder that communities that talk about ACCEPTANCE and LOVE FOR ALL, are infact the most TOXIC, INSECURE, INTOLERANT, jealous and unhealthy spaces. Fatphobia is stupid. Stay fit please. Sincerely, a woman with PCOD who has learnt how to work with her body weight by trial and error..regulating food, and exercise.

[@vikvargas2118]

You did a good job. Don’t feel bad because they stayed the same

[@rgrandberry1234]

You look amazing!!!!!!! xoxoxo Way to go!!!!!! Healthy Queen!!! Live your best life!!!!

[@listentotheanimalscreamsha1511]

She's beautiful at both sizes. The important thing is for you to be happy and comfortable in your skin. If your not happy you got to fix things.

[@felixkimani5375]

She looks amazing.

[@maxtorque5329]

Being rejected by mediocre people is a win

[@blasphemertheseventh]

Tattoo model? That’s hilariously embarrassing. Defacing your body for a trend is void of all logic.

[@mike91mdk45]

Trolled for LOSING weight? Guess the body confidence movement has gone a smidge too far when you're seen as toxic for wanting to get healthier. Either way it seems you can't win. There's always gonna be negativity

[@markgraves4563]

Jealously breeds hate. Pay no mind to people's negativity..live life /love life!

[@hazeljeffery5653]

You go girl!!

[@pennypillow4445]

there are fat people who are okay with their weight, they can accept and handle the restrictions and downsides. if you tell them its unhealthy they wont get defensive then theres others who cant handle their weight at all but keep insisting they are fine with it, they make everything about their weight, they want people to joke and laugh with them about their weight but if you talk seriously about how unhealthy it is they get defensive. thats why this woman and other people who lose weight are getting trolled. the ones who cant accept the dangers of weight want to keep up this fake image that fatness isnt a big deal. they dont care about her health AT ALL they care more about their narrative and their bubble

[@RainWalking]

Followers or enablers, same thing. They want to use you as an excuse for their actions.

[@glowriah1889]

Couldn't agree more

[@tomchristian9932]

Great job!

[@phoebepaul9283]

They are jealous and horrible. You give me hope that it is possible to lose the weight and succeed.

[@silversurfer8237]

Could 8 months of Ozempic/Wegovy have achieved the same results? She obviously has superior genetics and the bariatic surgery gave her the kick to effectively start her weight reduction. However bariatric surgery can experience complications at times, so a weight reduction drug could be a more conservative choice to start effective weight reduction.

[@dymond06]

I’ve been on Ozempic since October (5 mo) and I have lost about 22 lbs. So slow but not drastic

[@barrydalais8992]

Wow big respect

[@Wendypretty1]

I want her bedding, where can I find it!

[@ascent8487]

So one of the benefits of her weight loss is that she has reduced the pain associated with her spinal injury and the yet the body positivity movement can’t stand for this? The nerve of this woman wanting to be healthy and feel better.

[@lindaorsi7615]

Wow so many people are having the gastric surgery now . Congratulations on your accomplishment.