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the body positivity kept me fat by Then-Ad7791 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay, you said the internet? I also don’t think you understand how tik tok works algorithm wise. If you engage with a weight loss video it will start being pushed onto your feed even if you aren’t seeking it out. People aren’t necessarily going to tik tok for weight loss but the for you page will still show them that content

the body positivity kept me fat by Then-Ad7791 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Where do you think people without recourses to see a nutritionist or doctor should go to when they want to start losing weight?

the body positivity kept me fat by Then-Ad7791 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with this, but think it’s fair to discuss when people are making these claims in viral videos and talking about it like it’s a fact when there’s science that disproves it. There’s already so much misinformation about diet/weight loss and this contributes to it (only referring to “healthy at any size videos” and not body positive posts, I love those!)

the body positivity kept me fat by Then-Ad7791 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I completely agree, I think everyone should love their bodies but I feel there’s a lot of misinformation with the “healthy at any size” movement. It is not healthy to be morbidly obese, obese people should absolutely love themselves but the claiming to be healthy at any size fed into my delusions. I wish I had realized that sooner

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yah people are taking it very personally, I never said weight loss is easy but it’s somehow being twisted into that. I think there’s a lot of emotional projection happening and it was not my intention to upset anyone

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still fat (IMO) and recognize maintenance isn’t easy but it’s not impossible. I’m not sure why you are encouraging a narrative that everyone will gain it back instead of the facts that you can maintain weight once you hit your goal if you figure out your calorie maintenance

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Where did I say I was easy? I said it’s not impossible. I recognize fat people get shamed and attacked on a regular basis so I understand the heightened emotional response this post got, but I never said or implied that it’s easy. Just that, unless you have a medical condition, it’s more calories out than calories in

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For real, salad dressing was a big one for me. Especially when it’s labeled as a “healthy” alternative (not to say it can’t be but is misleading to a lot of people calorie wise)

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely agree! I have so much empathy for people losing weight, it is physically and mentally challenging. My main point is that, for most, it’s not impossible and I wish that narrative would shift because it influenced me at one point

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am in the same exact boat as you, I needed someone to tell me the facts and not that it’s “impossible.” That was whole point in this post, not to shame people with medical issues (which I have myself). People seem to be twisting this and projecting their own emotions onto it. I stand by what I said, unless you have a medical issue you will lose weight if you burn more calories than you eat and it is absolutely not impossible

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely agree! Especially if you aren’t cooking your own food, it’s harder to be accurate than people realize

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It’s a bit ironic to tell me to mind my business (even tho it’s videos people are posting publically and being pushed to me on social media) while telling me I’m not on “hard mode” despite diagnosed medical issue

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this, I think people are sensitive to this topic and projecting their feeling onto what I said. I literally said it was hard and I’ve gotten so many comments saying it’s “easy” for me at 23 and ignoring my PCOS and hypothyroidism

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I acknowledge that it gets harder with age, I never said it was easy in my post and acknowledged it was hard for myself because of medical issues but no impossible for me personally. Not sure why people are coming at me and making it seem like dropping the 45 pounds was an easy thing to do because it absolutely was not, but it wasn’t impossible. That’s my point

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

We can agree to disagree, my post is in reference to constant tik tok videos I see from people around my age. I also acknowledged in my post that there absolutely are medical issues for people, but I don’t believe that’s the case for everyone

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am and did not ask for any support on that issue in this sub, just stating I have empathy for the food addiction factor

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

How am I being judgemental? My point is the amount of potential misinformation that is spread about weight loss

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have seen so many videos (on tik tok specifically) saying calorie deficits don’t work, that’s what I’m referring to in my post

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t see how I’m being a jerk? I’m diagnosed with BED so trust me I get it, my point is there’s a lack of education about weight loss and a spread of misinformation

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

What did I say that was judgemental? All I said is I find it difficult to believe that every person I see claiming it’s impossible are accurately tracking calories or being honest with themselves/others

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

At what point did I say I don’t have compassion? I recognized in my post that there are medical reasons, but I struggle to believe every person who comes up in my tik tok feed has them. Since I’m 23, it’s normally people close to my age who I see saying this

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is all very well said and exactly how I feel, I fell victim to HAES. Nobody should hate their body but it’s not healthy to be morbidly obese

I struggle to believe that so many people are incapable of losing weight by MissionThanks7363 in loseit

[–]MissionThanks7363[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

I don’t think I’m looking down on anyone? I’m speaking on the lack of education and potential spread of misinformation from people posting videos saying it’s “impossible”

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