Melissa Viviane Jefferson, known professionally as Lizzo, has recently said on TikTok that she wants “fat girls who eat healthy” to feel proud of their body the way it is.
The 32-year-old singer started eating vegan and upping her workouts over the last few months in order to improve her health and not to lose weight.
Lizzo said on TikTok, “I just wanted to say, I’ve seen a few of these videos about fat girls who eat healthy and stay active but can’t seem to lose weight.”
“I think these kinds of videos are important, whether they intend to lose weight or don’t want to lose weight, just to show that every single body is different, and how it functions is different,” she added.
The Grammy-winning singer slammed “fake doctors” for trying to diagnose people with health problems based on their videos.
“What really bothers me are the fake doctors in the comments saying, ‘Oh, you have this,’ or ‘You might have this condition.’ No. What if I’m just fat? What if this is just my body?” Lizzo said. “Bodies are not all designed to be slim with a six-pack. You know what I mean?”
Encouraging everyone to appreciate their own body, Lizzo said, “So, if you’re feeling down on yourself today, just remember that your body is YOUR body. Nobody’s got your body. So enjoy that bitch!”
In December, Lizzo had to face criticism after sharing a video in which she revealed she was doing a 10-day smoothie detox, with fans saying it was “triggering” for people with eating disorders and disappointing after considering the singer a role model for body positivity, according to PEOPLE.
However, a few days later, she defended herself by explaining that she went for detoxification after drinking a lot and eating a lot of food that affected her stomach in Mexico.
In the recent video, she said, “I’ve spent so much time in this body and I am no different than you — still struggling to find balance, still trying to mend my relationship with food, my anxiety, my back fat. It gets easier. I’ve spent my hardest days trying to love me.”
In another post, Lizzo said, “I detoxed my body and I’m still fat. I love my body and I’m still fat. I’m beautiful and I’m still fat. These things are not mutually exclusive.”
“To the people who look to me, please do not starve yourselves,” she continued. “I did not starve myself. I fed myself greens and water and fruit and protein and sunlight. You don’t have to do that to be beautiful or healthy. That was my way. You can do life your way. Remember, despite anything anyone says or does. DO WHAT YOU WANT WITH YOUR BODY.” The article was published on PEOPLE.
