This morning a local radio station posted a photo of the new winner of "The Biggest Loser", asking if she'd done a good job or lost too much.
I expected there'd be differing opinions, and I'm not 100% on board with how TBL does things - but this woman worked hard, pushed through sweat & tears, and some of the comments on there were so incredibly hurtful and rude.
We should be patting her on the back, congratulating her!
When id reached my 30lb loss, I weighed 130-132lbs - and I was constantly being met with comments like "you're getting to skinny!", "definitely don't lose anymore weight", "yikes - are those ribs I see?".....and so on.
Those comments can be just as hurtful and damaging as "fat" comments to someone who is over weight.
Who are we to judge ANYONE? Why do we always feel like we have some right to voice our opinions on someone else's body? I realize she put herself out there by going on a tv show that millions of people watch - but can you imagine how hard that was for her? Imagine walking out onto a stage in Rexall place in just your underwear - letting all of your insecurities hang out. The people who go on shows like this have hit rock bottom, they no longer know what else to do. Good for them for even getting out there and attempting to make a change - there are SO many people struggling with their health, not knowing where to start...they're scared and intimidated by the thought of walking into a gym, let alone going on a tv show! We need to HELP these people.....if you wanna sit back and judge "obese" people, try encouraging them - don't keep judging them as soon as they do something about it!
Worry about your own health....next time you want to make mean, insensitive comments about someone else's body, imagine being in their position. How would you feel?
/end rant.
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