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TV Reporter Gets Critiqued For Her ‘Stomach Bulge,’ Hits Back With A Powerful Response
What’s important is loving yourself as you are, aiming for your goals, and enjoying life to the fullest. That’s the philosophy of KSDK News meteorologist and reporter Tracy Hinson, who became the target of a fat shaming outburst by an angry viewer.
The viewer fat shamed Hinson by saying that she should wear clothes that would cover the ‘bulge’ in her stomach when she’s on TV. Hinson responded and shut the criticism down with a snappy comeback.
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The reporter had an epic comeback and demanded an end to fat shaming
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The discontented viewer’s remarks show that fat shaming is still prevalent in some parts of the world and hasn’t been replaced by calm, constructive, and supportive discussions. Instead of a rational debate, the viewer chose to vent their rage, and that’s never a good solution to anything.
Believing in yourself and loving yourself as you are great qualities to have. However, being active, eating nutritious food, and getting plenty of rest is also very important. Combine the two and you’ll be virtually unstoppable.
Bored Panda spoke to Paralympian, motivational speaker, and comedian Josh Sundquist, who lost his leg to cancer when he was 9 years old, about what advice he would give to people would love to exercise more.
“We all have different levels of physical ability, scheduling freedom, and personal motivation to be active,” Sundquist pointed out that everyone’s life is different. “So sometimes there are constraints that make it difficult for people to shed a sedentary lifestyle.”
He continued, pointing out that being active greatly improves the quality of one’s life: “But I think all research is clear that the best health (physical and mental) outcomes are associated with an active lifestyle, so the extent it’s within your ability to find a physical activity that you enjoy, I think you’ll find being active is a definite life upgrade.”
Sundquist said that he personally exercises ‘for the endorphins.’ “The harder you work, the more your body will reward you with that rush afterward.”
People were on the meteorologist’s side and applauded how she reacted
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Some internet users pointed out that the newscaster is ‘gorgeous’ and isn’t fat
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Ana B. 6 years ago
Also this is very important - ALL women have this to some degree. Our uteruses literally push against our stomach walls, causing a small bump even if the person is not overweight in any way.
Random Panda 6 years ago
You're half-right - all women do have this and it's healthy. The reason for it is because women store more fat there and it protects the uterus and vital organs. Also hormones. The uterus itself is too small in its regular state to cause this bump.
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Mewton’s Third Paw 6 years ago
Uh, what? She’s not even fat. She’s average / kinda slim with a small belly pooch like most women. She looks great and her dress is cute.
Spiritlifter 6 years ago
It doesn't matter how you spell it, all that matters is that you give positive feedback on other people's stories/comments. We as a community need to join together to give hope to others in need, not take hope away from this world.
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Kenny Kulbiski 6 years ago
There out to be a law that when you post something like this you're required to also post a notarized, current, unaltered photo of yourself. Nude so we'll know you're not cheating.
Chris Watson 6 years ago
I don't see a bulge in her tummy. Nor do I understand why you are giving attention to this benign conversation.
Carla Patton 6 years ago
I do not think it is benign any more than any bullying shaming. To make mean and hateful remarks to someone to intentionally hurt them is uncalled for any should be publically rebuked. This simply is a form of ridiculing to make self feel better and take away from someone who has what they wished they had. Sorry to the beautiful and talented weather woman for having to defend herself, but she did it with class.
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L McN 6 years ago
Facts: Tracy has a slight bulge in her stomach area. I have a HUGE bulge as a stomach. Tracy is still thinner than the average woman and appears to be healthy. I am overweight and not so healthy. Tracy loves food. I love food. Tracy is not ashamed of her body. I am, but I used to have the body aspired to by many men (when I was in the service at least) and was not ashamed at that time. Tracy probably diets, but enjoys food she likes. I diet, and skip food I like for fear it might kill me (I am diabetic, and I did it to myself by NOT watching my food when I should have!). Tracy should never be insulted about her weight. I should never be insulted about my weight (I already know, insults dont help the situation, only I can do that). Tracy looks STUNNING and wears tight clothing, I used to look good wore tight clothing. Moral here: Tracy is Tracy, I am ME. nothing will change that, least of all some strangers comments. So keep your trash to yourself and work on helping others instead!
Brandy Grote 6 years ago
For women, that "pudge" around the lower abdomen is from estrogen. The thing that makes her a "desirable" healthy grown woman. This woman is healthy and beautiful, and her detractor is jealous about not being on tv in a hot red dress!
Ana B. 6 years ago
Also this is very important - ALL women have this to some degree. Our uteruses literally push against our stomach walls, causing a small bump even if the person is not overweight in any way.
Random Panda 6 years ago
You're half-right - all women do have this and it's healthy. The reason for it is because women store more fat there and it protects the uterus and vital organs. Also hormones. The uterus itself is too small in its regular state to cause this bump.
Load More Replies... Mewton’s Third Paw 6 years ago
Uh, what? She’s not even fat. She’s average / kinda slim with a small belly pooch like most women. She looks great and her dress is cute.
Spiritlifter 6 years ago
It doesn't matter how you spell it, all that matters is that you give positive feedback on other people's stories/comments. We as a community need to join together to give hope to others in need, not take hope away from this world.
Load More Replies... Kenny Kulbiski 6 years ago
There out to be a law that when you post something like this you're required to also post a notarized, current, unaltered photo of yourself. Nude so we'll know you're not cheating.
Chris Watson 6 years ago
I don't see a bulge in her tummy. Nor do I understand why you are giving attention to this benign conversation.
Carla Patton 6 years ago
I do not think it is benign any more than any bullying shaming. To make mean and hateful remarks to someone to intentionally hurt them is uncalled for any should be publically rebuked. This simply is a form of ridiculing to make self feel better and take away from someone who has what they wished they had. Sorry to the beautiful and talented weather woman for having to defend herself, but she did it with class.
Load More Replies... L McN 6 years ago
Facts: Tracy has a slight bulge in her stomach area. I have a HUGE bulge as a stomach. Tracy is still thinner than the average woman and appears to be healthy. I am overweight and not so healthy. Tracy loves food. I love food. Tracy is not ashamed of her body. I am, but I used to have the body aspired to by many men (when I was in the service at least) and was not ashamed at that time. Tracy probably diets, but enjoys food she likes. I diet, and skip food I like for fear it might kill me (I am diabetic, and I did it to myself by NOT watching my food when I should have!). Tracy should never be insulted about her weight. I should never be insulted about my weight (I already know, insults dont help the situation, only I can do that). Tracy looks STUNNING and wears tight clothing, I used to look good wore tight clothing. Moral here: Tracy is Tracy, I am ME. nothing will change that, least of all some strangers comments. So keep your trash to yourself and work on helping others instead!
Brandy Grote 6 years ago
For women, that "pudge" around the lower abdomen is from estrogen. The thing that makes her a "desirable" healthy grown woman. This woman is healthy and beautiful, and her detractor is jealous about not being on tv in a hot red dress!
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