By now, most folks have gotten the memo that body-shaming is never okay.
But some people might do or say something — even with good intentions! — that can be just as hurtful.
Complimenting someone on their weight loss might seem like a nice thing to do at first. But if you're saying they look "better" after losing weight, it implies they looked worse before. And if they gain the weight back, it could make them feel really crappy. Plus, you're perpetuating the idea that skinny = good, and fat = bad.
Saying things like "real women have curves" is actually super problematic. People come in all shapes and sizes. Skinny-shaming women is not the right way to promote body-positivity.
Telling a plus-size person they're "brave" for wearing a crop top or bikini is a no-no. If you wouldn't applaud a skinny person for wearing it, you're basically saying larger people's bodies in those clothes is not the norm. But in reality, anyone should be able to wear whatever they want without it being "brave."
