03/10/2025
A lot of folks are well into their New Year’s resolutions, and for many people, that involves making healthier lifestyle choices. As a byproduct, it can also mean weight loss. It’s important to remember that commenting on people’s bodies, even if you mean well, can be emotionally harmful. My good friend and colleague, Dr. Rachel Needle, wrote about why commenting on people’s bodies should be avoided and what you can say instead.
As a psychologist who struggled with weight and body image, here is both a personal and psychological account of why you should never comment on someone's weight.
