Ariana Grande Address Health Concerns: Why Do People Body Shame Under The Guise Of Health?

Body shaming is often faced by people in the pursuit of health problems and beauty standards are yet another reason. For instance, fat is frequently looked at negatively as it can cause severe health issues. That's why the idea is so ingrained in our minds that any mention or intake of fried or sugary foods elicits a wave of shame that rests like a rock on your chest. We've lost sight of the delight of eating without guilt or a calorie counter running in our brains. And while we all have to deal with these stringent standards, athletes, celebrities, and influencers—who are expected to be walking examples of these ideals—have it far worse.

Recently, singer and actor Ariana Grande opened out about the comments fans have made about her physique, both recently and over the last decade, in an honest TikTok video. Grande said that people had been discussing her body for "over the decade" and said she wanted to join in on the conversation this time.

Ariana Grande On Body Shaming

In her statement, she gently urged people to stop making general comments about people's bodies and explained that behind the scenes, some fans consider her "healthiest" figure was far from it. "I know that the body to which you have been comparing my current body was the unhealthiest version of my body," she explained.

Grande revealed that she was on a lot of antidepressants, drinking, and eating terribly. She said, "first and foremost, healthy might look different."

Grande's so-called fans decided to make comments about her body and health, without knowing that the body they believed to be "healthy" was Grande at her unhealthiest.

Yami Gautam Encouraged To Get Nose Job

Yami Gautam revealed how she was encouraged to have a nose job. The actress recounted the encounter and stated that she "feels horrible" for people who take other people's comments about their appearance seriously. The actor also discussed people's obsession with other people's faces. She said that choosing to get a nose job or any other cosmetic surgery was a "personal choice." She stated that individuals should only do it if they want to, not because they are compelled to.

Yami Gautam expressed her concerns over people's obsession with beauty standards and stated that the destructive loop of proposing someone improve their appearance in order to gain more jobs must be broken.

The result of the New York Times investigation is Final Nail in the Coffin

According to a recent New York Times investigation, six athletes left the University of Oregon's track and field program due to concerns that the "system's approach to their weight and physique fat percentages put them at risk for consuming problems." One of the athletes discussed how eating a cookie made her worried about the unhealthy DEXA readings. Despite the fact that the process is scientific and based only on data, these women thought it put an undue strain on them.

It's outrageous how overweight individuals are continuously told they need to exercise and work out. People of all body kinds can exercise, and there are reasons other than being "lazy" that prevent people from exercising. Similarly, criticising someone for being skinny and telling them they need to eat more is inappropriate. Individuals can be slim for a variety of reasons, including genetics.

While people may think they're being helpful and encouraging when they "motivate" people to lose weight or alter their bodies, they need to realise that no person is the same. Instead of spending time telling other people how to live their life, it's about time society realise that body shaming is invasive and harmful.

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