How far would you go to become a “Chad” — or even just a “high-tier normie”? Spend five minutes scrolling “looksmaxxing” forums and you’ll see users trading tips on how to escape being deemed “subhuman” at any cost. Welcome to “hardmaxxing,” the outer edge of the internet where physical attractiveness is treated as something to … Read more
They put her under blouse arrest. A Brazilian influencer claimed she was reprimanded by staff at Disney World after guests flagged what she billed as a fairly modest outfit. “I didn’t think it would cause this kind of reaction,” Marina Smith, 27, told Newsflash of getting busted by the Orlando-based amusement park’s fashion police. The buxom … Read more
Former body-positivity influencer Gabriella Lascano spoke to The New York Times in an article published Monday about her journey from “championing” the body-positivity movement to renouncing it for pushing an unhealthy lifestyle. Lascano described beginning her online career in 2010, adding that while she never planned on becoming an influencer, she began intentionally pushing the message to “love yourself … Read more
Cheryl Burke is tangoing with the internet. The dance pro, 41, is clapping back after online trolls criticized her slimmer appearance and her scoring during Halloween night on “Dancing With the Stars.” Burke was a guest judge alongside Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli Tuesday night. Despite backlash on her scoring, the podcaster … Read more
Americans think negatively about their bodies four times a day — and it’s quietly reshaping their lives. That’s according to a new survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Eden Health, which revealed the heavy emotional toll body image dissatisfaction continues to take across the U.S. A staggering 69% of respondents said that when … Read more
This woman’s confidence has dropped along with her weight. A British mom who lost 84 pounds taking Mounjaro says she now feels “disgusting” and hates the way she looks naked. Lucy Davies, who started using Mounjaro around a year ago, says excess skin on her body is making her feel insecure. “Nothing’s toned,” she shared … Read more
Candace Cameron Bure doesn’t want to engage in conversation about her body. The “Full House” star, 49, revealed on Saturday that she deleted a photo of herself wearing a bathing suit that she posted the day before because of online body shamers. “Yes. I was at the beach. I was in a one piece, not … Read more
A woman says she was “skinny-shamed” like Luisa Zissman and made to feel she had to be “grateful” for being slim despite struggling to gain weight. Bella Barnes, 26, has always been naturally slim and grew up being “skinny shamed” by people who would question how she could eat so much and stay slender – … Read more
She’s 11, and already learning the power of having a parent who’s in her corner. Jon, a loving girl dad, has gone viral after posting a video recounting how he stood up for his daughter when his mother-in-law commented on her stomach. It’s a perfect example of how parents can, and should, shut down “harmless” remarks that can damage a child’s body … Read more
What a waist of money! A Miami model is being criticized for spending more than $1 million on cosmetic procedures to achieve one of the world’s smallest waistlines at 18 inches — which she protects by wearing a corset for an astonishing 23 hours a day. Aleira Avendano, 33, has endured considerable backlash over her bizarre … Read more
It’s a big hassle — with a slim number of solutions. Hopping a plane while plump isn’t easy, according to plus-size travel influencer Kirsty Leanne — citing narrow aisles, tightly-packed rows and cramped accommodations, which make it hard for her to sit back and enjoy the ride. But paying for extra personal space, a quick fix that frequent flyers of … Read more
Last week on an episode of “Today with Jenna and Friends,” Jenna Bush Hager gave her thoughts on men wearing Speedos — leading to body shaming accusations leveled against the morning show personality. In a segment called “The Internet’s Divided,” Hager and guest co-host Dwyane Wade discussed an NYC dad who went viral for wanting … Read more
She threw big shade on her big day. Under the guise of “body positivity,” a brazen bridezilla sat all of her plus-size guests — including chunky close relatives — at table labeled “Weight Watchers.” “My sister sat me at a table specifically reserved for overweight people at her wedding reception,” the bride’s older sibling, a 32-year-old woman, … Read more
A TikTok content creator has lost her job and had her pilates membership revoked after posting a ‘fat-shaming’ rant that went viral. In a since-deleted clip, Monica from Texas, told her viewers “If you’re 200lb (90kg), you shouldn’t be in a pilates class.” “And you shouldn’t be allowed to be a pilates instructor if you … Read more
SkinnyTok fans are literally starving for content. The disturbing viral movement promotes extreme weight-loss tactics, restrictive eating and toxic “discipline” — with thinness, not health, being the ultimate goal. Experts have warned The Post that it’s far from a harmless fad, fueling viewers’ mental and physical health issues — while not actually fueling their bodies. … Read more
They’re going #nofilter. The controversial “chubby” filter has been yanked from the video editing app CapCut after it received backlash from users on TikTok. A TikTok spokesperson confirmed to The Post that the filter was removed from CapCut. TikTok confirmed to BBC that the “chubby” filter is no longer available for use. REUTERS The filter … Read more
Unfortunately, there’s an app for that. The latest trend to sweep social media has been dubbed fatphobic as people use generative AI to make themselves appear “chubby.” On TikTok, the “chubby” filter is making its rounds, much to the dismay of body-positive users who have slammed the fad as “toxic” and “giving mean girl vibes.” … Read more
Taila Batiste was doing a grocery shop when she claims a member of staff started shaming her because of her outfit. The New South Wales woman, 26, was “shocked” when a staff member allegedly claimed her outfit, which consisted of an oversized sweater and pink gym shorts, was inappropriate to wear grocery shopping. “I was … Read more
Sydney Sweeney is standing up for herself. The “Euphoria” actress, 27, called out body shamers in an Instagram video Friday that featured screenshots of dozens of cruel comments by fans about Sweeney’s appearance. Sweeney shared the video after she was photographed in a bikini at her $13 million waterfront mansion in Florida. Sydney Sweeney at … Read more
Valerie Bertinelli won’t let negativity get her down! The “One Day at a Time” alum, 64, responded to haters after they body-shamed her for showing off her curves in nothing but her bra and underwear while opening up about her self-love journey. Sharing two images of her covered body in a black shirt and baggy … Read more