Plus-Size Model Gets Fat-Shamed For Her Photo In Active Wear, Then This Brand Steps In
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It seems like no matter how hard they try; plus-size women still face heartbreaking amounts of adversity when trying to break into the world of fitness. One activewear and outdoor clothing brand, however, just hired a plus-size model who wants to change that, and they’re even getting involved in the body positivity fight themselves.
Academy Sports and Outdoors has chosen plus-size Instagram fashion model Anna O’Brien as the new face of their ‘BCG’ line, which runs up to size 3X for women. The New York-based O’Brien has struggled to keep an active life herself over the years and blames some of the anxiety she felt towards working out on a lack of available and affordable plus-size clothes. “This single challenge is one of the greatest barriers to plus-size women becoming active,” she wrote for Academy’s Instagram page. Though O’Brien rocked a sporty photo shoot that has now attracted more than 13 thousand likes, not everyone watching had something nice to say about plus-size fashion and her photos.
Though O’Brien has proven herself in the past to be more than capable of putting Internet trolls in their place, Academy issued an excellent response of their own when they noticed a particularly nasty body shaming comment under one of her photos. It’s an encouraging step in the right direction towards acceptance of all bodies that strive to be fit. Scroll down to see what was said, and add your thoughts at the end.
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This is Anna O’Brien, a plus-size fashion blogger who just became the new face of Academy’s ‘BCG’ active wear line
“For plus size women, finding active wear that fits and is available in-store is nearly impossible,” she writes
“I spent 25 years waiting to be active. Now I will spend 25 more helping people of all sizes see the benefits of moving more”
Still, even in the face of such a noble goal, a cruel individual felt the need to express their negativity
Though O’Brien is a pro at dealing with Internet trolls, the response to this one came from a surprising source…
Academy Sports and Outdoors themselves
Did anyone else just hear a mic drop? Seriously, the world needed this more than ever right now
People are now rallying around Academy, and we suspect they may have a spike in business headed their way
Three cheers for tolerance, support, and understanding each other
Do you think this was handled well? How would you have responded? Tell us below!
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that's not plus sized. that's beyond morbidly obese. like, death at 42. i accept her if she's trying to get healthier, but "healthy at every size" is the biggest bullshit i've ever heard. i am fat as fuck myself, but i'm doing something about it.
But the thing is that, to make an unhealthy obese person go and do positive changes, they should be given encouraging messages to get them moving, not criticism to make them hide and do nothing. What's important is that what she's doing, not how she looks, but this point seems to sadly always be lost in debates what's healthy and beautiful and what'a not. Who cares? You are doing something about your health - that's wonderful! She is doing something too - that's amazing! And if anyone who reads this feels too ashamed to do a positive change about themselves, please, know that your efforts make you beautiful, and I wish you best of luck! We've all been through hard times, and the struggle never ends. Same goes for all those charming role models you look up to. As long as your expectations are real and you have a plan, you can achieve wonders as well, so don't let the bullies get you down! Their words speak of themselves, not of you.
Additionally, most of the time when people criticize, they don't *actually* have the person's well-being, physical or emotional, in mind. It's not even close to being a priority. They feel like they are entitled to tell a person what to do with their lives to fit into the box they want them to fit in. For an obese person who is exercising, they'll be hell-bent on reminding them that "you're not healthy". Chances are, the person can probably 100% feel they're not healthy already. It serves absolutely nothing but vicious self-glorification to try and tell them something so negative. It was never about concern: it's about gloating about 'knowing better'.
Nicely said. I'm sure that this particular model judges herself enough without anyone else chiming in. That she is brave enough to put herself out there and try to be a role model for other obese folks; showing that it is okay for them to be physically active in public is inspiring. For those of you going on about obesity being unhealthy, look at the pictures again; she is working on being healthy, have you found the secret to instant health or do you have to work at it?
''What's important is that what she's doing, not how she look''...So why do we have to make it such a big deal when an international brand makes a move like this? All the obese people I know in my life that made a change, made it by sheer willpower not some glamour-brand leggings or whatever. By glorifying things like these what we do is basically undermining a person's individuality, each time something like this happens it's like little subliminal advertising messages ''you can't be healthy unless you wear OUR sportswear, so you can look as fresh and happy as this person (who just happens to weight as much as you do)'' ''You can't have a TRUE workout and be accepted until you wear our special nike Hijab'' <>. Portraying brands like these as heroes is like praising banks for trying to make money, they don't do it for you dummy! If you wanna make a change in yourself, GET UP AND DO IT, don't wait others to do it for you..that's just childish
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No, it's down to the person regardless of positive or negative comments. I say that because there are actually lazy people who love eating a lot that use positive criticism or positivity as an excuse to never do anything. Like those that say big is beautiful. As soon as you believe that you have an excuse. On the other hand there are tons of stories where people couldn't take the bullying any longer and got of their backsides and lost a lot of weight. You can't say one way is better than the other.
Well she is execising in the photos so hopefully for her own sake she is trying to do something about it as well, although I agree healthy at every size is bullshit, adopting a healthy lifestlye has to take place before you see the results of weight loss, so fat people exercising should be encouraged, and if these guys are making exercise gear more accessable then this is also a good thing. The "Naturally Fat" propaganda lies should be shot down but the same goes for the double standard that tells fat people to lose weight but to not to exercise because they're too big.
To be fair, no one really knows if she is truly exercising or not. I mean, they're just photos of her portraying exercising to sell the clothing brand she teamed up with. But if she really is, good for her.
I honestly believe giving an obese person the right wear to exercise is a motivation. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure some of them will wear the outfits to walmart but still. I'm more likely to workout if I have the cute outfits instead of a ratty t-shirt and sweatpants. At least they're promoting health.
I live in basically the most obese state in the United States. Also the poorest and most unhappy. I'm considered obese and I would rock that shit at Walmart. So in your words, go fuck yourself.
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Wow. So glad to hear what you believe fat people have "rights" to. Nice how you added that inference of Walmart trashiness to fat people as well. Go fuck yourself.
Had it occurred to you that this person is like this through disease and not through eating? She has a condition called Lipedema which is obvious from the way she is carrying the fat. You can not diet it away but exercise helps, if you can do it. Don’t think everybody overweight is by choice. Some are just suffering from one of the many Fat Disorders, so go educate yourself!
Well, maybe she's not looking for your acceptance, honey.
Dara, since it's posted on BoredPanda, the poster IS looking for acceptance/critisism/debate.
If only she had a Richard Simmons following to encourage morbidly obese people to exercise and work out. I agree with you in that a person cannot possibly be healthy at every size. Most people who are like her don't know how lose the weight. I saw a Dr. Oz letter where a morbidly obese woman wanted to shed pounds but still enjoyed eating strawberries covered in sugar for breakfast. I saw Jamie Oliver (rank equiv to Gordon Ramsey) go into the fatest city in America and tried to propose healthier alternatives. He met tough resistance because, lets face it, "UNHEALTHY SELLS."
what a ridiculously ignorant comment comment, and I don't believe for a second you're "fat as fuck". Fat doesn't mean unhealthy, and skinny isn't an automatic healthy either. Just because you find overweight people offensive, doesn't mean you get to spill your vitriol. If this woman is exercising, then clearly she is "doing something about it", a point you seem to have missed. Even if she wasn't, what business is it of yours?
Alex K , that's what came to my mind too... I'm overweight myself and I'm not in my healthiest form yet, so I'm working towards it . she is happy or whatever , but she skills work towards being healthier... Being fat is okay, being really obese isn't .
She should*
Actually that’s not true, just being obese doesn’t mean that you’re unhealthy. I was 465 pounds, and had not one co- morbidity. I had a healthy cholesterol numbers, my blood pressure was 125/80, I was active. I had a active job. Why am I less of a person and someone of what other people say is a normal weight. Oh and by the way I was 48 and not dead. I did choose to get gastric bypass because moving was becoming hard. But now I still maintain an obese BMI, on eating less than 900 cal a day. So why are you blaming people that have these issues as if they are just lazy because they don’t want to “do something about it “ ?
" I did choose to get gastric bypass because moving was becoming hard" I think all you've demonstrated is that cholesterol numbers and blood pressure aren't sufficient indicators of health in and of themselves.
She has a medical condition called lipoedema. Didnt you notice that her body shape looks different from most people with normal obesity? Lipiedema is an abnormal fat disorder which doesnt respond to diet and exercise... and isnt caused by bad diet nor lack of exercise... sadly u are just unlucky if you have it... and u are stuck with it. Its progressive.. her legs will just get bigger! Its a scary disease
https://www.facebook.com/330584233654089/posts/2246756288703531/ Amazing to see such great body positivity from @gillettevenus. Anna O'Brien is a great role model for all women in her pursuit of healthy fitness and zest for life. #lipoedema #lipoedemaawareness #lipedema #lipödem #lippy #lippylady #lipoedemaaustralia Shes inspirational
Did you not see the picture?? She is working out and she is trying to loose weight, while accepting who she is and doing what she loves. Modeling.
You "accept" her? Well how fucking big of you! Accepting someone never comes with an if or a but, by the way. I realize you hate yourself by your comments, but how dare you claim to know anyone else's journey. Why don't you work on your attitude then maybe your fat ass will be more motivated.
Well gosh, I'm sure she is waiting with bated breath for your acceptance. Get over yourself.
health at every size does not mean that every body is automatically healthy. It means everyone can strive towards health no matter what their size.
Obviously so is she............ what do you object to? is it the fact that she's getting on with it or that she's getting recognition for it? I think anyone who takes the step - AT ANY WEIGHT - to start a fitness program should be patted on the back and not bullied into a corner so you don't have to see it. Just saying :P
While I agree with you that "healthy at any size" is BS, fat shaming a plus size model for advertising athletic wear that encourages overweight people to exercise in inexcusable and pathetic.
And so is she.
You can be healthy and be big. You are promoting a stereotype with that attitude. YOu can be thin as fuck and be on death's door. My mom was thin and had very bad diabetes and other health issues. It is not necessarily the weight and she is showing other heavy people they can participate in life and do not need to hide. She is doing something positive and good for her.
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A lot of us are doing something about it, but there are other issues and medication that make us fat! If you're doing something about it, good, so is she!
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Lol no one cares if you “accept her”. She’s gonna live her life how she wants no matter what you think. That must really chap your ass huh? People don’t care about you and your stinky ass opinions.
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Stinky ass opinions bwahaha 😂
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Your a fucking idiot.... obese people shaming obese people..... Like I say Don't be jealous be happy for!!
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"but "healthy at every size" is the biggest bullshit i've ever heard" And where exactly did you hear that? It's not in the article anywhere. It hasn't been used as a tag-line so afar as I can tell. So... what is your point?
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I don't think anyone cares "what you accept."
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Do you think she cares if you accept her?
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what a moron
I love that they used a plus-sized model because, as someone who is borderline plus sized, exercise needs to be more accessible and attractive. I shouldn’t feel ashamed to run because of my weight because then I won’t be able to CHANGE my weight! They’re not promoting being plus size, they’re promoting not being too ashamed of it to not go outside, run, be free and enjoy life. Kudos to this company!
I could write a thesis in agreement. Let's put it this way: I was the skinny athletic chick. I'm now the borderline "plus-size" chick, after gaining 20kgs / 45lbs, after surviving 2motorbike accidents, and dealing with neck / back / hips / knees / ankles injuries..... Now that I'm in a position to start being more active, my biggest challenge is finding *any* clothes that I feel comfortable in.... workout gear is even more challenging to find!!
Same here.. I went from being athletic all of my life (but very underweight) to having five children, working and going to school and the weight came on. Not due to food, but due to using sugary colas "as" food and skipping meals and of course exercise. I look the opposite of the lady above as far as looks (dark not fair) but I like how she was able to find something she felt comfortable in and got out there. Just.. started to work more towards fitness goals. I want to... but again, the clothing. I went from 120lbs (I'm about 5'10) to well ... a 6x but back down to a 3x and slowly working my way back down. I"m off the colas (2 years now) and eat organic food and food which is not processed. To be fair, I am now diabetic and did cut out sugar from my life and trying to cut out meat (stomach issues w/ meat) but it's difficult to find substitutes. You all hit the nail on the head >> I want to look pretty in my clothing. I want it to fit in all of the right places.
so true, being injured can make you gain so much, or at least the newly added difficulty to moving around can make you gain much over time. I just had a neck injury, and gained 20 pounds. I had to quit my more physical active job for a desk one, which doesn't help. Now instead of relying on my job for exercise I have to motivate myself to exercise without getting paid. XD Everyone deserves encouragement, for trying to be healthy. :) Don't give up peoples!
Absolutely!
You can change your weight without exercise by healthy eating.. Excercising just keeps you toned and fit.
You can lose weight by eating less only. You can lose weight by exercising only. I have done both. Both sucks. Now I cannot lose weight without exercise. I can lower my calories as much as I want, I do not lose weight to a degree that is worth mentioning. If I do even gentle workouts (which is all I can do due to being disabled), I can achieve steady weight loss while not being too worried about what I eat. Every body is different and everybody needs to find out for themselves what works. Also, as a side note, a lot of people who do not exercise, often after weight loss surgery, end up with the 'skinny fat' look. They still look overweight, out of shape and flubby, despite losing large amounts of weight.
I can diet till the cows come home and my weight loss is minimal at best. I have to exercise to get any steady weight loss. I lost 20 lbs this spring by cutting out processed foods, increasing my fiber and not eating out, and, most importantly, walking everyday. I didn't have to cut out everything I enjoy, just cut back, and most importantly, it was sustainable. I didn't feel like I was starving my self. And exercise increases your metabolism.
So wrong, dieting without exercise is ALWAYS a temporary solution, because diets that cause weight loss without exercise are not sustainable. The only way to lose weight is through healthy eating and regular exercise, you don't have to go to the gym and workout, you just have to be active enough to raise your heart rate for around 20 minutes a day.
Lee Scherman Fralick You joking or something? I lost 80lbs from CICO alone...
Yes but exercise helps
BS - diets do not work. Exercise is the constant must in being healthy.
alexandra Horton and how long have you kept it off? studies show the majority of people who lose weight through dieting regain it (plus more usually) within 5 years. I lost weight through CICO but ended up making myself ill (fainting, nails falling apart, hair dropping out, heart palpitations) and gained it all back plus more because my body went into starvation mode despite the fact i was eating more than diet programs recommended.
"Exercise needs to be more accessible?" Exercise does not make you loose weight. Thats a lie. Controlling your diet is how you loose weight, exercise accelerates the process a little. If you have a 2500 calorie diet and you should be around 1600 daily caloric intake you will need to work out almost 2 hours, just to maintain. And since when is exercise not accessible? Who is holding her back from running or doing any exercise? You do not need specialized clothes to work out. Only girls Think this. Go to any gym and guys are wearing any kind of shirt and any kind of short and sneakers.
Becca, people run and if they are in great shape, kudos, and as you say, who the heck needs that. duh to those that dont get it. all shapes need to run etc. what is that they dont get? run when you over weight, no one should be shamed no matter what, there is no excuse, but ya know what BECCA? i think i know what it is, they are jealous, they dont run and are just lazy, so they have stuff to say to those that so. they need to start running, and keep the mouth closed, i think!
I want to like this more than once!
Really, exercising has to be more attractive for you to contemplate it? I would think that health would be the number one reason someone gets their ass into gear. Oh silly me, its the unattractiveness of exercising that stops you. Maybe this kind of excuse making' is stopping most obese people from losing weight. The only person that can get you motivated is YOU. The world owes you nothing.
Have you ever tried exercising in jeans...if you can even find a pair that fit? How about polyester pants? Ever try going to a gym in those? Oh, sure there are sweats, but try wearing *those* in the summer. The point is...why shouldn't larger women have something comfortable to work out in? Maybe more people will get active if they have an alternative to trying to work out in bendovers.
Why are people so afraid that obesity is suddenly going to be social acceptable. Girls who are even slightly over weight are shamed for it from elementary school. Let the woman feel good about a cute work out outfit with out screaming about how unhealthy she is. Believe me, she is aware.
I don't know about that.. ? Simply bc so many ppl are overweight now.. and yes, ppl are trying to normalize it. I'm not saying ppl should be bullied.. but, I think ppl need to be encouraged to eat more healthy.
Have you seen what Lizzo eats? She is vegan and posts food videos. How much she exercises and dances? And yet she is still overweight. When I was in highschool the only clothes that fit me were for old ladies. It was mortifying. I eat well and exercise daily. Even had a gastric bypass because I was ashamed of my body and nothing else worked. That didn't either. My blood work is good. My organs are functioning. I'm not dying at 40 as I'm 43 now. I have medical reasons for not losing weight (DNA). I'd like to be accepted for that and not seen as an outcast.
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obesity can never be socially acceptable because simply its a disease and should be treated like one. its like being sick and not doing something about it, or making it worse, and having the demand that the rest of the society cater to YOUR needs, instead of saving yourself, and not force the rest of the people to help you (with their taxes for your medicine, benefits, healthcare etc)
I am overweight and trying to something about it. BUT I take offense to your remark about you having to take care of me. Yes I am on disability but I have a small brain aneurysm, spinal stenosis, and agoraphobia which means I can't leave my house due to fear of the outside. I was a victim of an horrific crime outside my house years ago and then a home invasion just recently. So you tell me how I am supposed to go out and get a job with all I suffer from. I worked till these things happened to me. It's would be great to exercise in some great fitting workout clothes, even if it was only in my home. So don't put a label on everyone when the label on applies to some.
that's not plus sized. that's beyond morbidly obese. like, death at 42. i accept her if she's trying to get healthier, but "healthy at every size" is the biggest bullshit i've ever heard. i am fat as fuck myself, but i'm doing something about it.
But the thing is that, to make an unhealthy obese person go and do positive changes, they should be given encouraging messages to get them moving, not criticism to make them hide and do nothing. What's important is that what she's doing, not how she looks, but this point seems to sadly always be lost in debates what's healthy and beautiful and what'a not. Who cares? You are doing something about your health - that's wonderful! She is doing something too - that's amazing! And if anyone who reads this feels too ashamed to do a positive change about themselves, please, know that your efforts make you beautiful, and I wish you best of luck! We've all been through hard times, and the struggle never ends. Same goes for all those charming role models you look up to. As long as your expectations are real and you have a plan, you can achieve wonders as well, so don't let the bullies get you down! Their words speak of themselves, not of you.
Additionally, most of the time when people criticize, they don't *actually* have the person's well-being, physical or emotional, in mind. It's not even close to being a priority. They feel like they are entitled to tell a person what to do with their lives to fit into the box they want them to fit in. For an obese person who is exercising, they'll be hell-bent on reminding them that "you're not healthy". Chances are, the person can probably 100% feel they're not healthy already. It serves absolutely nothing but vicious self-glorification to try and tell them something so negative. It was never about concern: it's about gloating about 'knowing better'.
Nicely said. I'm sure that this particular model judges herself enough without anyone else chiming in. That she is brave enough to put herself out there and try to be a role model for other obese folks; showing that it is okay for them to be physically active in public is inspiring. For those of you going on about obesity being unhealthy, look at the pictures again; she is working on being healthy, have you found the secret to instant health or do you have to work at it?
''What's important is that what she's doing, not how she look''...So why do we have to make it such a big deal when an international brand makes a move like this? All the obese people I know in my life that made a change, made it by sheer willpower not some glamour-brand leggings or whatever. By glorifying things like these what we do is basically undermining a person's individuality, each time something like this happens it's like little subliminal advertising messages ''you can't be healthy unless you wear OUR sportswear, so you can look as fresh and happy as this person (who just happens to weight as much as you do)'' ''You can't have a TRUE workout and be accepted until you wear our special nike Hijab'' <>. Portraying brands like these as heroes is like praising banks for trying to make money, they don't do it for you dummy! If you wanna make a change in yourself, GET UP AND DO IT, don't wait others to do it for you..that's just childish
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No, it's down to the person regardless of positive or negative comments. I say that because there are actually lazy people who love eating a lot that use positive criticism or positivity as an excuse to never do anything. Like those that say big is beautiful. As soon as you believe that you have an excuse. On the other hand there are tons of stories where people couldn't take the bullying any longer and got of their backsides and lost a lot of weight. You can't say one way is better than the other.
Well she is execising in the photos so hopefully for her own sake she is trying to do something about it as well, although I agree healthy at every size is bullshit, adopting a healthy lifestlye has to take place before you see the results of weight loss, so fat people exercising should be encouraged, and if these guys are making exercise gear more accessable then this is also a good thing. The "Naturally Fat" propaganda lies should be shot down but the same goes for the double standard that tells fat people to lose weight but to not to exercise because they're too big.
To be fair, no one really knows if she is truly exercising or not. I mean, they're just photos of her portraying exercising to sell the clothing brand she teamed up with. But if she really is, good for her.
I honestly believe giving an obese person the right wear to exercise is a motivation. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure some of them will wear the outfits to walmart but still. I'm more likely to workout if I have the cute outfits instead of a ratty t-shirt and sweatpants. At least they're promoting health.
I live in basically the most obese state in the United States. Also the poorest and most unhappy. I'm considered obese and I would rock that shit at Walmart. So in your words, go fuck yourself.
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Wow. So glad to hear what you believe fat people have "rights" to. Nice how you added that inference of Walmart trashiness to fat people as well. Go fuck yourself.
Had it occurred to you that this person is like this through disease and not through eating? She has a condition called Lipedema which is obvious from the way she is carrying the fat. You can not diet it away but exercise helps, if you can do it. Don’t think everybody overweight is by choice. Some are just suffering from one of the many Fat Disorders, so go educate yourself!
Well, maybe she's not looking for your acceptance, honey.
Dara, since it's posted on BoredPanda, the poster IS looking for acceptance/critisism/debate.
If only she had a Richard Simmons following to encourage morbidly obese people to exercise and work out. I agree with you in that a person cannot possibly be healthy at every size. Most people who are like her don't know how lose the weight. I saw a Dr. Oz letter where a morbidly obese woman wanted to shed pounds but still enjoyed eating strawberries covered in sugar for breakfast. I saw Jamie Oliver (rank equiv to Gordon Ramsey) go into the fatest city in America and tried to propose healthier alternatives. He met tough resistance because, lets face it, "UNHEALTHY SELLS."
what a ridiculously ignorant comment comment, and I don't believe for a second you're "fat as fuck". Fat doesn't mean unhealthy, and skinny isn't an automatic healthy either. Just because you find overweight people offensive, doesn't mean you get to spill your vitriol. If this woman is exercising, then clearly she is "doing something about it", a point you seem to have missed. Even if she wasn't, what business is it of yours?
Alex K , that's what came to my mind too... I'm overweight myself and I'm not in my healthiest form yet, so I'm working towards it . she is happy or whatever , but she skills work towards being healthier... Being fat is okay, being really obese isn't .
She should*
Actually that’s not true, just being obese doesn’t mean that you’re unhealthy. I was 465 pounds, and had not one co- morbidity. I had a healthy cholesterol numbers, my blood pressure was 125/80, I was active. I had a active job. Why am I less of a person and someone of what other people say is a normal weight. Oh and by the way I was 48 and not dead. I did choose to get gastric bypass because moving was becoming hard. But now I still maintain an obese BMI, on eating less than 900 cal a day. So why are you blaming people that have these issues as if they are just lazy because they don’t want to “do something about it “ ?
" I did choose to get gastric bypass because moving was becoming hard" I think all you've demonstrated is that cholesterol numbers and blood pressure aren't sufficient indicators of health in and of themselves.
She has a medical condition called lipoedema. Didnt you notice that her body shape looks different from most people with normal obesity? Lipiedema is an abnormal fat disorder which doesnt respond to diet and exercise... and isnt caused by bad diet nor lack of exercise... sadly u are just unlucky if you have it... and u are stuck with it. Its progressive.. her legs will just get bigger! Its a scary disease
https://www.facebook.com/330584233654089/posts/2246756288703531/ Amazing to see such great body positivity from @gillettevenus. Anna O'Brien is a great role model for all women in her pursuit of healthy fitness and zest for life. #lipoedema #lipoedemaawareness #lipedema #lipödem #lippy #lippylady #lipoedemaaustralia Shes inspirational
Did you not see the picture?? She is working out and she is trying to loose weight, while accepting who she is and doing what she loves. Modeling.
You "accept" her? Well how fucking big of you! Accepting someone never comes with an if or a but, by the way. I realize you hate yourself by your comments, but how dare you claim to know anyone else's journey. Why don't you work on your attitude then maybe your fat ass will be more motivated.
Well gosh, I'm sure she is waiting with bated breath for your acceptance. Get over yourself.
health at every size does not mean that every body is automatically healthy. It means everyone can strive towards health no matter what their size.
Obviously so is she............ what do you object to? is it the fact that she's getting on with it or that she's getting recognition for it? I think anyone who takes the step - AT ANY WEIGHT - to start a fitness program should be patted on the back and not bullied into a corner so you don't have to see it. Just saying :P
While I agree with you that "healthy at any size" is BS, fat shaming a plus size model for advertising athletic wear that encourages overweight people to exercise in inexcusable and pathetic.
And so is she.
You can be healthy and be big. You are promoting a stereotype with that attitude. YOu can be thin as fuck and be on death's door. My mom was thin and had very bad diabetes and other health issues. It is not necessarily the weight and she is showing other heavy people they can participate in life and do not need to hide. She is doing something positive and good for her.
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A lot of us are doing something about it, but there are other issues and medication that make us fat! If you're doing something about it, good, so is she!
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Lol no one cares if you “accept her”. She’s gonna live her life how she wants no matter what you think. That must really chap your ass huh? People don’t care about you and your stinky ass opinions.
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Stinky ass opinions bwahaha 😂
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Your a fucking idiot.... obese people shaming obese people..... Like I say Don't be jealous be happy for!!
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"but "healthy at every size" is the biggest bullshit i've ever heard" And where exactly did you hear that? It's not in the article anywhere. It hasn't been used as a tag-line so afar as I can tell. So... what is your point?
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I don't think anyone cares "what you accept."
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Do you think she cares if you accept her?
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what a moron
I love that they used a plus-sized model because, as someone who is borderline plus sized, exercise needs to be more accessible and attractive. I shouldn’t feel ashamed to run because of my weight because then I won’t be able to CHANGE my weight! They’re not promoting being plus size, they’re promoting not being too ashamed of it to not go outside, run, be free and enjoy life. Kudos to this company!
I could write a thesis in agreement. Let's put it this way: I was the skinny athletic chick. I'm now the borderline "plus-size" chick, after gaining 20kgs / 45lbs, after surviving 2motorbike accidents, and dealing with neck / back / hips / knees / ankles injuries..... Now that I'm in a position to start being more active, my biggest challenge is finding *any* clothes that I feel comfortable in.... workout gear is even more challenging to find!!
Same here.. I went from being athletic all of my life (but very underweight) to having five children, working and going to school and the weight came on. Not due to food, but due to using sugary colas "as" food and skipping meals and of course exercise. I look the opposite of the lady above as far as looks (dark not fair) but I like how she was able to find something she felt comfortable in and got out there. Just.. started to work more towards fitness goals. I want to... but again, the clothing. I went from 120lbs (I'm about 5'10) to well ... a 6x but back down to a 3x and slowly working my way back down. I"m off the colas (2 years now) and eat organic food and food which is not processed. To be fair, I am now diabetic and did cut out sugar from my life and trying to cut out meat (stomach issues w/ meat) but it's difficult to find substitutes. You all hit the nail on the head >> I want to look pretty in my clothing. I want it to fit in all of the right places.
so true, being injured can make you gain so much, or at least the newly added difficulty to moving around can make you gain much over time. I just had a neck injury, and gained 20 pounds. I had to quit my more physical active job for a desk one, which doesn't help. Now instead of relying on my job for exercise I have to motivate myself to exercise without getting paid. XD Everyone deserves encouragement, for trying to be healthy. :) Don't give up peoples!
Absolutely!
You can change your weight without exercise by healthy eating.. Excercising just keeps you toned and fit.
You can lose weight by eating less only. You can lose weight by exercising only. I have done both. Both sucks. Now I cannot lose weight without exercise. I can lower my calories as much as I want, I do not lose weight to a degree that is worth mentioning. If I do even gentle workouts (which is all I can do due to being disabled), I can achieve steady weight loss while not being too worried about what I eat. Every body is different and everybody needs to find out for themselves what works. Also, as a side note, a lot of people who do not exercise, often after weight loss surgery, end up with the 'skinny fat' look. They still look overweight, out of shape and flubby, despite losing large amounts of weight.
I can diet till the cows come home and my weight loss is minimal at best. I have to exercise to get any steady weight loss. I lost 20 lbs this spring by cutting out processed foods, increasing my fiber and not eating out, and, most importantly, walking everyday. I didn't have to cut out everything I enjoy, just cut back, and most importantly, it was sustainable. I didn't feel like I was starving my self. And exercise increases your metabolism.
So wrong, dieting without exercise is ALWAYS a temporary solution, because diets that cause weight loss without exercise are not sustainable. The only way to lose weight is through healthy eating and regular exercise, you don't have to go to the gym and workout, you just have to be active enough to raise your heart rate for around 20 minutes a day.
Lee Scherman Fralick You joking or something? I lost 80lbs from CICO alone...
Yes but exercise helps
BS - diets do not work. Exercise is the constant must in being healthy.
alexandra Horton and how long have you kept it off? studies show the majority of people who lose weight through dieting regain it (plus more usually) within 5 years. I lost weight through CICO but ended up making myself ill (fainting, nails falling apart, hair dropping out, heart palpitations) and gained it all back plus more because my body went into starvation mode despite the fact i was eating more than diet programs recommended.
"Exercise needs to be more accessible?" Exercise does not make you loose weight. Thats a lie. Controlling your diet is how you loose weight, exercise accelerates the process a little. If you have a 2500 calorie diet and you should be around 1600 daily caloric intake you will need to work out almost 2 hours, just to maintain. And since when is exercise not accessible? Who is holding her back from running or doing any exercise? You do not need specialized clothes to work out. Only girls Think this. Go to any gym and guys are wearing any kind of shirt and any kind of short and sneakers.
Becca, people run and if they are in great shape, kudos, and as you say, who the heck needs that. duh to those that dont get it. all shapes need to run etc. what is that they dont get? run when you over weight, no one should be shamed no matter what, there is no excuse, but ya know what BECCA? i think i know what it is, they are jealous, they dont run and are just lazy, so they have stuff to say to those that so. they need to start running, and keep the mouth closed, i think!
I want to like this more than once!
Really, exercising has to be more attractive for you to contemplate it? I would think that health would be the number one reason someone gets their ass into gear. Oh silly me, its the unattractiveness of exercising that stops you. Maybe this kind of excuse making' is stopping most obese people from losing weight. The only person that can get you motivated is YOU. The world owes you nothing.
Have you ever tried exercising in jeans...if you can even find a pair that fit? How about polyester pants? Ever try going to a gym in those? Oh, sure there are sweats, but try wearing *those* in the summer. The point is...why shouldn't larger women have something comfortable to work out in? Maybe more people will get active if they have an alternative to trying to work out in bendovers.
Why are people so afraid that obesity is suddenly going to be social acceptable. Girls who are even slightly over weight are shamed for it from elementary school. Let the woman feel good about a cute work out outfit with out screaming about how unhealthy she is. Believe me, she is aware.
I don't know about that.. ? Simply bc so many ppl are overweight now.. and yes, ppl are trying to normalize it. I'm not saying ppl should be bullied.. but, I think ppl need to be encouraged to eat more healthy.
Have you seen what Lizzo eats? She is vegan and posts food videos. How much she exercises and dances? And yet she is still overweight. When I was in highschool the only clothes that fit me were for old ladies. It was mortifying. I eat well and exercise daily. Even had a gastric bypass because I was ashamed of my body and nothing else worked. That didn't either. My blood work is good. My organs are functioning. I'm not dying at 40 as I'm 43 now. I have medical reasons for not losing weight (DNA). I'd like to be accepted for that and not seen as an outcast.
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obesity can never be socially acceptable because simply its a disease and should be treated like one. its like being sick and not doing something about it, or making it worse, and having the demand that the rest of the society cater to YOUR needs, instead of saving yourself, and not force the rest of the people to help you (with their taxes for your medicine, benefits, healthcare etc)
I am overweight and trying to something about it. BUT I take offense to your remark about you having to take care of me. Yes I am on disability but I have a small brain aneurysm, spinal stenosis, and agoraphobia which means I can't leave my house due to fear of the outside. I was a victim of an horrific crime outside my house years ago and then a home invasion just recently. So you tell me how I am supposed to go out and get a job with all I suffer from. I worked till these things happened to me. It's would be great to exercise in some great fitting workout clothes, even if it was only in my home. So don't put a label on everyone when the label on applies to some.