What’s up guys, it’s Sussan Mourad with Clevver News, and Shay Mitchell debuted new
photos of her quarantine weight gain and loss journey in hopes of inspiring others, but
the message she relayed didn’t sit too well with some fans…
We’ve all endured the rollercoaster of emotions from being quarantined over the past year,
and contrary to popular belief, this also includes many celebrities, who’ve also publicly
struggled with their physical and mental health.
Shay Mitchell is one of many stars who are opening up about the effects of quarantine
on their health as she took to Instagram on Wednesday to share before and after photos
of her 4-week health, fitness and weight-loss journey after admitting to developing unhealthy
habits and “throwing her fitness routine out the window.”
While getting real with fans, Shay posed in a gray sports bra and black shorts and revealed
QUOTE, “2020 was the year of searching for something to make us feel good.
Not even good…to feel fine.
Feel ‘normal…’
For me that came in the form of comfort food, comfort clothes and throwing my fitness routine
out the window.
And that was okay…for a while.
They’re called unprecedented times for a reason.”
She went on to explain that while learning about physical and mental self-care, she QUOTE,
“wanted to focus on myself again, because I’m the best version of myself for Atlas
- and everyone else - when I take care of myself first.”
As many fans know, Shay welcomed her first child, Atlas Noa, in October of 2019, just
months before lockdown.
It was just last month, she decided to, in her words, “get my sh*t together” and
partner with OpenFit, which is an at-home workout and nutrition tracking program, which
consisted of 30-minute workouts five days a week for just four weeks.
She swore by her new routine, telling fans that she’s gained a QUOTE “clear start,
a clear finish and something that I could totally commit to,” while feeling “more
healthy, energetic and engaged.”
While this system seems to be the perfect solution to all of life’s current problems,
a number of fans weren’t too convinced when it came to her results and many even accused
her of promoting diet culture and instilling fatphobia into the minds of her 30 million
followers.
Some even pointed out that they believe the photos look oddly similar and claimed the
difference in the pics is largely based on her pose and the rise of her shorts.
One user commented, “While I'm so glad you feel great (the most important bit!)
I think it's also important to point out the different pose and the way the shorts are
worn are both intended to make the comparison seem more drastic.”
Another fan said, “It sucks that you posted before and after pics like this.
I feel like it perpetuates diet culture and the idea that skinny is all that matters.”
And this person called Shay saying, “Yikes at the fact that you used your postpartum
body as a ‘before’ picture.”
However, there were many fans who praised Shay for being open and honest with fans about
her struggle with gaining weight and taking action since quarantine hit, like this fan,
who wrote, “Thank you for showing that you are human.
Celebrities always seem like superhuman creatures to me and this is a great reminder.”
But as this user pointed out, Shay’s body transformation may not be ideal for many others,
and most importantly, added, “Everyone’s body is different so please keep that in mind
and be kind to yourselves!”
Well, while this debate was going on in her comment section, Shay actually saw the comments
herself and didn’t hold back from clapping back at the negativity and setting the record
straight.
In response to a commenter who said they were disappointed in Shay and accused her of perpetuating
an unhealthy diet culture for money, Shay responded saying QUOTE “Promoting healthy
eating and physical activity to help my mental health while creating a stronger body with
more energy and stamina = unhealthy?
No diet culture here my friend, I busted my ass and feel great about it.
Take your negativity elsewhere sis.
And in response to another commenter who wrote, “Body is not everything.
We need to normalize normal bodies.
Unfollow people who doesn’t normalize it!”
Shay didn’ hold back responding with QUOTE, “It feels a little bit like you are saying
my body isn't normal?
… Regardless if you read above I make it super clear this was way more about my physical
and mental health, energy levels, strength and stamina.
Unfollow away though, and go troll elsewhere.”
No matter what your personal thoughts on Shay’s post, mental and physical health are vital,
especially during such a tumultuous year, and it’s important to keep in mind that
there is no right or wrong way to start investing in yourself… it comes down to what you’re
comfortable with, what works for you and what makes you happy.
To see what Gigi Hadid had to say about all those face transformation rumors, click right
over here for a full recap.
Then be sure to let me know all your thoughts on Shay’s post about her weight transformation
right down here in the comments.
I’m your host Sussan Mourad, you can find me on Instagram @Sussan_Mourad, bye guys.