Loose Women

[lizann]

What did she say?

high street shops shouldn't stock clothes in large sizes so body shamming overweight larger people

[lizann]

What did she say?

high street shops shouldn't stock clothes in large sizes so body shamming overweight larger people

[Perdita]

high street shops shouldn't stock clothes in large sizes so body shamming overweight larger people

WTF?? I agree, that comment is very much out of order and she should be sacked if that is her attitude

[Perdita]

high street shops shouldn't stock clothes in large sizes so body shamming overweight larger people

WTF?? I agree, that comment is very much out of order and she should be sacked if that is her attitude

[Dazzle]

high street shops shouldn't stock clothes in large sizes so body shamming overweight larger people

She's obviously incredibly stupid. Does she think having even more difficulty buying clothes is going to make people who already spend their lives struggling more likely to lose weight? The opposite would happen as stress increases weight problems.

[tammyy2j]

What did she say?

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/p...ld-not-5559151

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.

[Dazzle]

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!!!

Edited to add: you set me off again Lizann!

[lizann]

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

[Dazzle]

sorry dazzle

Don't be, I was only joking about my tendency to rant about things I feel strongly about.

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

They are indeed.

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.

[lizann]

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