Only true jerks body shame at the gym. The gym and exercise classes are a place for people to improve their minds and bodies, but for overweight people they can be intimidating and scary. Nobody wants to be laughed at (or, frankly, even looked at) when you’re red-faced, out of breath, and sweaty, so it’s crucial to know you’re in a non-judgmental environment.
All of which means people like TikToker succulentaddict8 are toned on the outside but ugly as sin on the inside. She recently posted a series of videos saying anyone over 200lb shouldn’t attend a Pilates class as they simply slow everyone down. Said videos were rapidly deleted after a fierce online backlash, but here’s a good summary:
