"Why Complimenting Weight Loss Can Harm, Not Help: A Deeper Look"

Complimenting weight loss can inadvertently reinforce harmful social stigma for those who identify as fat, impacting their self-worth and body image.

• Many individuals who have struggled with weight loss report feeling validated during their slimmer periods, only to feel inadequate upon regaining weight, as societal messages emphasize thinness.
• Social stigma surrounding body size is pervasive, as evidenced by public figures like Lizzo and Serena Williams, who challenge stereotypes related to fat bodies and promote body positivity.
• Research indicates that comments about weight loss can harm mental health, especially across different ethnicity and gender, emphasizing the need for sensitivity in how we discuss body image.