high street shops shouldn't stock clothes in large sizes so body shamming overweight larger people
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Jamelia told Loose Women viewers she believes that plus size clothes should only be available in specialist shops.
She thinks that high street stores are helping to promote an unhealthy image if they sell trendy clothes in bigger sizes.
The former pop star said: "I think everyone should have access to lovely clothes, BUT I do not think it's right to facilitate people living an unhealthy lifestyle.
"I don't believe stores should stock clothes below or above a certain weight. They should be made to feel uncomfortable when they go in and can't find a size."
The comments came after the Loose Women were discussing whether plus-sized clothing should be marketed towards overweight teenagers.
Why the hell shouldn't plus-sized clothes be marketed towards overweight teenagers? Don't they deserve to feel nice too? It's an appalling and ignorant attitude.
There are many reasons for being overweight - it's a very complex issue - and demonising and shaming people only makes matter worse, as detailed in this scientific paper from the US:
An accumulation of evidence demonstrates that weight stigma invokes psychological stress and emerging research suggests that this stress leads to poor physical health outcomes for obese individuals.
Another study detailed on the BBC website:
In a study of nearly 3,000 adults over four years, those who said they had experienced weight discrimination put on more weight than those who did not.
There's plenty of evidence that the overuse of antibiotics and all the endocrine disruptor chemicals we're exposed to nowadays have played a big part in the worsening health (including weight problems) of the western world. It's a far more complex problem than just "unhealthy lifestyles" - which plenty of thin people lead too.
So of course, not allowing teenagers, who probably already have poor self-esteem, easy access to decent clothes will solve these problems!!! :wall:
Edited to add: you set me off again Lizann! :o
sorry dazzle but does she not think how her comments affect young or old people who are overweight don't make them feel good
as someone myself who struggles with weight problems and also one of nieces was bullied on line on social media I find her comments utter trash and disgusting:nono:
Don't be, I was only joking about my tendency to rant about things I feel strongly about. :ninja:
They are indeed. :angry:
I have weight problems too, as do many women I know. It's extremely hurtful to hear remarks like Jamelia's, especially when most overweight people struggle and feel depressed about it every single day already. Teenagers, who are a self-conscious bunch anyway, are particularly affected by weight stigma. :(
I'm really sorry to hear about your niece being bullied - that's really awful. I hope she's feeling a bit better about things now. Far too much importance is placed on the shallow ideal of a perfect body nowadays. :wall:
thanks dazzle my niece is better now she stays off social media these days and of course my brother wanted to settle it all with his fists against everyone ranting mad making matters worse but all ok now, she is happy with herself but comments like jamelia shows ignorance and disgust on her part for the issue
Katie Price is set to become a permanent feature of the ‘Loose Women’ panel after ITV confirmed the star will be joining the show in the New Year.
And the former glamour model has promised to be ‘the most outspoken of them all’ when she takes her seat from Tuesday 5 January.
Katie announced her latest role in a video clip dressed as the Wicked Fairy from her recent panto performance of ‘Sleeping Beauty’, and warns: “Love rats watch out! Badly-behaved celebs beware, because it’s all about opinion and I’m won’t be holding back.”
She adds: “The Pricey’s always right! See you in January.”
Great Britain, you have been warned.
Katie is no stranger to the ‘Loose Women’ panel, having appeared as a guest panelist in the past.
In her latest TV role, the 37-year-old will appear once a week to debate the stories of the day, alongside her fellow ‘Loose Women’ co-hosts.
“I'm so excited to be joining the Loose Women panel in January,” Katie said. “I’ve always been a huge fan of the show because it’s about real female opinions. I’m joining a fantastic team and, as usual, I won’t be holding anything back.”
Sally Shelford, Editor of ‘Loose Women’, added: "Katie Price has all the ingredients of a brilliant Loose Women panelist: she’s frank, feisty and not afraid to voice her opinions, together with being a successful businesswoman and inspiring mum. The Loose Women team can’t wait to welcome her as an official presenter in the New Year.”
Katie's signing to the daytime show comes just days after it was confirmed that Vicky Pattison had also been snapped up to join the ‘Loose Women’ panel.
The ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ champ delighted fans when she confirmed the rumours, tweeting: “The cat is out the bag... I'm so Thrilled to announce that I will be joining the amazing loose women team with this bunch of sorts! So happy to be joining ITV.
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