I can't believe she actually said this to someone who had an eating disorder, that's so disrespectful and also very stupid of her. The interviewer looked like she was ready to slap the shit out of Meghan.
bethyboots12 You still don't joke about it like she did, acting like it's some trend or a diet. I think you are the one who needs to get a grip and educate yourself on how serious eating disorders are.
***** I'm not saying she tried to bash anyone. She just spoke about eating disorders like they were a joke, saying she wasn't strong enough to have one.
***** I love Sia, her music is so real and brilliant. My best friend had an eating disorder and it too almost killed her, she was in the hospital for weeks because she wouldn't eat anything, it was horrible. I get that Meghan might have been trying to make a joke or just have a laugh but eating disorders are a touchy subject, you can't just joke about them.
Can we go back to the part where she says "I wasn't strong enough to have an eating disorder." This just wowwed me.... being anorexic is a mental illness not a freaking choice.... I'm a little upset at her ignorance
Some folks are naturally anorexic thin. One does not have to be mentally ill. Some folks just are not able to gain weight without some form of outside help like meds.
Sangelia Storck Okay, anorexia is not "being unable to gain weight", it's literally not wanting to, and thinking you're overweight, it has NOTHING to do with your body not being able to gain weight, it's a mental disorder. Not gaining weight is called Hyperthyroidism, which affects a gland and it has nothing to do with anorexia, which is in your brain, making it a mental illness. Educate yourself.
Sangelia Storck Anorexia is a mental illness. There's no such thing as "anorexic thin" Not being able to gain weight could be a health problem or fast metabolism. There are people who are considered to be obese who are anorexic.
I totally agree, I never chose to hate my body! I never chose this disorder on myself. Not at any time in my life I said "I want to be anorexic" because really who would? It seriously eats away at you. I'm actually kinda sad for all those girls that are naturally skinny because Meghan is kinda picking on them saying " skinny bitches" like really? I think if you want to put out a song about body loving you should show love to each body type, not just one and bring the other down. Sry about the rant
@Unicorn Toots Okay but that's not what anorexia is. That's like being sad for a good moment then hanging out with your friends, being happy again to then say you "overcame depression".
Natalie Williams Kind of like her saying "I'm not strong enough to have depression, I tried once to journal while I cried but I ended up writing a shitty pop song instead about being awesome even though I'm a larger woman."
***** Well speaking as someone who has struggled with an eating disorder for years and years you have to see where I'm coming from. Having an eating disorder is not a choice. It's a mental illness. And her saying she wasn't "strong enough" to have one sickens me.
Her comment on "trying to be anorexic but failing" was so utterly hard to listen to. I know she didn't mean to sound so ignorant and stupid but she did. Eating too little is just as much of an eating disorder as eating too much. It's not about embracing be plus sized. It's about embracing the body you have, whether it's thin, fat, curvy, flat. Who cares.
You cannot choose to be anorexic, anorexia is an illness that people suffer from. You can't just wake up and think "oh, I'm gonna be anorexic today." No, it's so much more than that. And it's not just eating things like "celery and ice" either, it's when someone's not eating enough to the point where their body can't take it anymore.
Like rinawmi said, yes you can. At some point of my eating disorder, I just started saying to myself that "anorexia would be better than bulimia", because of my obsession with dangerously skinny bodies. Now here we are.
In most cases people don’t know they have the disorder, and mostly it is caused from self esteem issues. Sometimes, people know what anorexia for example is, and they still starve themselves. Their self esteem might be so bad that they don’t care if it’s unhealthy, or deadly. They just want to be skinnier, because even if they aren’t, in their eyes they’re fat. It’s like medicine. The hunger, cold, fatigue, and sometimes even fainting, is just a side effect. I don’t know exactly what she’s talking about, like if she’s saying that was the hardest 3 hours, but I don’t think she realizes that she’s kind of mocking others. Maybe we should cut her some slack, and inform her.
i mean i felt really unattractive because everyone was singing a song about how boys dont like skinny girl and i cant help being skinny im a petite person in general
I wish people would think before they start praising Meghan Trainor. She is not a voice for female empowerment, and she is not promoting a healthy body image. A voice for female empowerment would not write a song that still is so preoccupied with body image. Instead, a song that truly was about the real worth of a woman would focus on more intangible qualities like intelligence and character. Trainor's "All About That Bass" does not liberate girls from focusing on how their body's look. It just changes the focus from slender women being attractive to heavy women being attractive. Furthermore, it emphasizes that a lot of a girl's worth should depend, not only on her looks, but on how boys perceive her appearance. Hence, that is why the lyrics of her song says "Yeah, my mama she told me don't worry about your size. She says, boys like a little more booty to hold at night". The implication is that the male's perspective is what Trainor still upholds as important to a woman's sense of self-worth. How is that a message that will strengthen the character of an impressionable girl? On top of all this, as stated earlier, the song does not promote a healthy body image. The song implies that you should be happy and content with whatever size you are. This is harmful, because a lot of people are at risk for life threatening conditions because they are complacent about excess weight. This song just justifies that complacency. Sometimes being unsatisfied with ones appearance can motivate one to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Contrary to the popular misconception of those who are into this trend of "fat acceptance", the point at which one expresses dissatisfaction with excess weight does not necessarily lead to the polar opposite - and equally unhealthy - state of being emaciated, anorexic and/or bulemic. More often than not, acknowledging excess weight, and not thinking, to quote Trainor's song, that "every inch of you is perfect, from the bottom to the top" is the starting point to a healthier body. If a teenage girl thinks that being Meghan Trainor's size is okay and that they should be happy about that, which is what this song promotes, then they are asking for health problems down the road, because that excess weight will balloon as you age into full on obesity. In short, if a girl wants to aspire to something good, the first thing she should do is ignore Trainor's absurd song, and focus on cultivating her knowledge and character. Secondly, she should not be content with her weight just for the sake of self-esteem. She should candidly assess her weight - not to see if it conforms to the ideal peddled by the fashion industry or Hollywood - but instead to see if her weight is medically ideal, for her age, so as to achieve a long and healthy life.
THOU DOTH PROTEST TOO MUCH. WHAT HER MOTHER SAID IS PROBABLY THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT EVENT IN MEGHAN'S LIFE MAKING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HER HAVING THE COURAGE TO IGNORE INSENSITIVE AND NEGATIVE REMARKS BECAUSE THEY SERVE TO MAKE YOU, NOT HER, FEEL IMPORTANT. BUT MY MOTHER TOLD ME THAT I HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY, THEN DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL,I WOULD THINK THAT YOUR COMMENTS WOULD MAKE MAKE MY MOTHER CRINGE.
Meghan trainor has the body of a regular woman in the world. That's her whole message. You don't have to have a Beyonce, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, body. Just love yourself the way your body is built. She isn't fat not is she chubby, she has curves and a touch of meat. Which looks amazing on her. No health problems. That's the stupidest comment on this video. Keep in mind she's only 5'2. Pop stars like Kesha, Lady Gaga, who have both gone through Skinny, "Fat", Perfect stages with their weight, have said they need to love themselves, not care about the hate, especially since kesha grew bulimia and anorexia due to the industry's regimen and comments from haters and people like you. Kesha, gaga, Meghan all have bodies not all pop stars have, they work them though. They all look amazing. And you should respect your body as is. Don't be fat, but don't be skeletal skinny, be the way you were built. That's all Meghan is saying. She never insulted eating disorders or anything like that. People get offended over everything now a days I'm sick of it.
"My parents just fed us whatever we want" feeling "light headed" after not eating for 3 hours.... "ma, can you make a a sandwich, like, immediately" "I wanted pizza" but please, continue to tell me how she is healthy and a "real woman" as opposed to girls who eat a mix of vitamins, protein, dairy and exercise daily.
She's real because that's what some people _actually_ do. Most people aren't as healthy as they "should be". Why are you worried about her being a "real woman" or not? She looks real enough to me.
David Spurlock Because she's not endorsing loving you for you, she's endorsing fat pride. Being fat is not healthy and it should not be endorsed. Being too thin is not healthy and I will agree that it has been over endorsed. That is not to say that we should do a full 180 and jump to the other end of the spectrum! Where is the middle ground? You should be kind to everyone no matter their body type. You should attempt to have a personality. Being smart is more attractive than being dumb. Be happy with who you are and be healthy! These are the lessons for our young guys and gals!
Megan McKinless I endorse anyone who stands up for _themselves_. I don't see you writing a song that creates an open communication of your lifestyle or belief system. You're angry that someone who's found their voice happens to shadow your own. Do something. Write something. Show the world who _you_ are. Quit tearing down others who know/and/or are trying to figure out who they are. They (and myself, for that matter) have no obligation to include you in our self-discoveries. Worry about yourself. Fix yourself. There is no middle ground.
Imagine if a skinny person went like "I wasn't strong enough to have binge eating disorder and eat like a huge whale so I went back to my healthy foods." The Internet would go wild on that person.
what the.... I didn't know she said that. That anorexia comment pissed me off so bad. I had it and it wasn't funny. I didn't choose to. It actually sucks. God I lost all the respect for her I had left (which wasn't much but still).
These comments are sickening... Some girls can't control their weight, and it's hard to loose their weight. That's what Megan is getting at. The people who think that this song is saying to let go and gain weight should stop. Because every other song media has introduced is telling young women to stop eating and make themselves skinny so people would like them. She is saying that her thickness is something that she can't get rid of easily at all, and that hey, boys like a little more booty to hold at night. Half of these comment are gross because there all literally telling girls to excerisize and eat, but know that, it's hard for young and even older woman to do that. WOMAN ARNT HERE TO IMPRESS MEN, WERE HERE TO IMPRESS OURSELVES!
Guys want a little more BOOTY, not cottage cheese. Some people are fat due to health problems and I sympathies with them. Most people are fat because they are lazy and eat too damn much. That shit is NOT ok. It's also not ok to be too skinny and force yourself to stop eating. Most of you hypocrites have no balance. Sure, don't get too skinny and skinny ass models need to eat, but being super fat isn't ok either. If I can have health issues that put me in the hospital 4 times a year, died once, and had to learn how to walk again AND get my sick ass up to be in shape, than most other people can too. I used to be pretty skinny cause it's hard to gain weight when you're sick all of the time and don't want to eat. Then I had a year of good health and started getting a little chubby. I recognized that I needed to get off of my lazy ass and work out, that my health issues weren't an excuse anymore. I got buff and cut and ended up in the hospital soon after. Lost a a whole bunch of weight, and got skinny again. I've been out of the hospital for 4 months and have been feeling ok enough to start working out again, but haven't. WHY? Because I GOT FUCK'N LAZY. Just like 99% of the rest of fat ass and skinny ass Americans. IT'S NOT OK AND IT'S MAKING OUR SOCIETY SICK AND USELESS. Your propaganda is part of what's wrong with this country.
LombardiTrophy45 You DO realize some girls that are big CAN'T help it Right are you so naïve to not know this. Seriously you are a disgrace. I've met so many people like my mother who can't lose weight because of a spinal injury so she can't walk for more than 10 mins she can barely stand cause of pain. I've met people with Thyroid issues that makes it impossible to lose the weight as well less you go have surgery to get it off. and FYI insurance doesn't cover stuff like that even if it does it doesn't cure the illness. Open your eyes not all girls make an excuse a lot of girls have legit problems. Open you eyes and learn some things before you go around talking crap
Ariel Howell My mother also suffers from weight issues because of a thyroid problem. But you DO realize there are paraplegics out there who are not obese, right? The body is simple, if you take the time to understand it. Unless you have a disorder that either MAKES you fat, or skinny, there is no reason to be over weight, or under. It all comes down to what you put in your face. Your mother doesn't have to eat that many calories, because her body expends LESS, due to her not having to walk. So her back problems didn't make her fat, her appetite problem did. Exercise is a huge part of the battle, but if you don't stuff your face, you simply don't get fat. Unless, as I stated, you have an underlying condition that directly effects weight. So I am sorry to say, your mother is fat because she stuffs her face, not because her back is messed up. Educate yourself about it, if you think I'm full of shit.
So your saying my mother should just starve herself when she watches her calories barely eats as it is and has the same issues a person with thyroid problems would have. open your eyes man being fat isn't a choice. and it can't always be controlled
Ariel Howell My eyes are WIDE open. What I'm saying, is I know your mother is eating enough that she is getting fat from it. You give the same argument most resort to, when challenged with the fact that people eat too much bad food, which is the number one reason for people getting fat. That argument is, "so I should starve myself". NO. You immediately went to the extreme, instead of moderation. I know it's hard to eat healthy, or right all of the time in this society, because it is very inconvenient. Still, that doesn't mean one doesn't have to take responsibility for getting themselves to that point. For instance, I used to be a very very skinny guy, because I have health issues that stemmed from a blood clotting disorder. When my health became better for a period of time, I started to gain weight. After I realized I had a lot of fat content, I knew I needed to start exercising. With my health issues it can be complicating and painful. Still, I managed to get very fit, and very cut. I ended up in the hospital shortly after and lost 20 pounds. Skinny again... The ONE thing I did that made all of the difference, was manage my diet. There's no such thing as going on a diet. You either have a good one, or a bad one. What I did was cook 3 healthy meals, for 3 days, at one time. Then I would eat healthy things in between those meals. What your mother needs to do, is eat until she's not hungry (not eat until she's full). She needs to eat just healthy food, 5 to six times a day, to keep her metabolism up. (When people eat 2 or 3 meals a day, and a lot of food in those meals, they kill their metabolisms, which allow them to get fat, easier.) Eating 6 fair meals a day keeps the body used to processing foods at a fast rate. She also needs to exercise her upper body. I know her back may hurt, but there are things she can do with the least amount of pain, that will give her at least SOME exercise. One other thing, that is an assumption, is she needs to manage her medications better. I assume she is on pain medication. Pain meds constipate, and that alone can be a massive problem and throw off a person's whole body. If she IS on pain medication, she needs to be in pain for around 2 days, every week. The reason, is we get tolerant to the effect of pain meds, so we end up taking more. If she sacrifices a day or two of comfort and supplements with hot packs, ice, or lidocaine patches, she will have a balanced tolerance to her pain meds, which reduces constipation and helps the intestines to work better. So she will poop more, and have a better appetite. Being fat is almost always a choice. It may be a subconscious choice for a lot of us, but we all know the consequences of what we put in our bodies. We do it anyway. Even with some of the most severe health issues, your body is a reflection on what it processes. When you eat the same amount of what your body expends, there is balance. When you eat way more than your body can expend, you get fat. It's simple. Your mother is fat based off of a series of mistakes and bad choices. Her back problems play a part in what decisions she makes, but if she fights harder to be in the best health possible, she can achieve a good BMI and it will have a positive impact on her life. At the end of the day, her back problems are an excuse for her weight. I sympathies with her and wish people didn't have to deal with these shitty and painful health issues, but we either let it beat us, or we beat it as much as possible. I've been in both boats. Right now, I am not in good shape. To some extent my bad health plays a part, but over all, I have become lazy and have a defeated mentality lately. When I can get past feeling sorry for myself, and giving in to the pain more than is physically necessary, I will get my lazy ass up and get back in to shape. It all starts from being honest with one's self and one's loved one. My wife is the "poor baby, you lay there and I'll get you your food or this or that" type. She needs to tell me to get my ass out of bet. More than that, I need to be accountable to myself. So not only is your mother not being accountable to herself, but you are not helping, but lying to yourself because of the pity you feel for her. I want your mother to live as long as she can, while being in as best health as she can. The state of mind you have right now is not going to get her to that point. My state of mind is killing me faster. It is what it is man. The more comfort we sacrifice, the slower we die.
Vidaluz Ortuno Nacho I wouldnt like her either after that dumb comment. she says she had an eating disorder and meghan said she "wasnt strong enough" to have an eating disorder. ugh
Manaphyfreak123 Yeah I think after something like that it'd be hard to not school her in what it means to be anorexic and have an eating disorder. I'm sure she doesn't get paid for that so stone cold is the way it went
i'm tired of all the skinny mini's like ariana grande and selena gomez. meghan is REALISTIC and talented. it feels nice that such a gross industry has accepted her.
thedeatruction i didn't get the message ANYWHERE in this song saying that it is (or should be) "the norm to over eat at your place" as you suggested i got the message that the anorexics DON'T rule the world!!! perhaps you should LISTEN to the song and the words and the message!!
eva Veva Yeah your exactly right this song is not saying be lazy and eat unhealthy, point taken it doesn't promote healthy eating. BUT the message of the song was that people shouldn't go around thinking they're not good enough just because of their weight.
Ok.. I was 7 when I chose to start eating less because of my willingness to succeed in dance and gymnastics because that's what all the older girls did. I did even though I knew I could hurt m body, I mean my mom is a doctor. The whole time she counseled me how not to be anorexic and throw up your food, I took that and used it to do just that. After the death of my dad, it went full blown because I couldn't handle the grief and the pressure. My longest was 32 days surviving on water, and a few slices of apple and cheese. I was 13, 5'3" and around 95 pounds when I went to rehab. Now I'm former anorexic but I still have the urge. Sometimes I do just to see if can. Much in the way alcoholics choose to drink and get in the situation of a down spiral, I believe its the same choice. So I get what she is saying trying to be anorexic. Thats how you get to being one, by trying it.
Just a few points: 1. MEGHAN ISN'T FAT. Unless you compare her to fake photoshopped girls on magazines. Meghan doesn't have a distorted idea of a healthy body, you do. 2. MEGHAN TRIES TO PROMOTE A GOOD MESSAGE IN ALL ABOUT THAT BASS. But, she messed up in my opinion. 3. ALL ABOUT THAT BASS IS JUST ANOTHER POP SONG. Don't let it change your entire life or whatnot.
"Thats not anorexia" Um chile anorexia is eating low calories so yeah to some people eating just ice and celery would be considered an anorexic diet. Anorexia isn't just never eating
I honestly don't think she was trying to be hurtful with her comment. And if she's ignorant, that doesn't make her a bad person. I find it sad that people on here are body shaming her because of a comment she made. You can nicely educate ignorance. In no way do I believe that she was being hateful towards people who struggle with anorexia. Yes, mental illness is real. Eating disorders are very real. But her insecurity came from the bullying of others saying she didn't have "the look". That was the point she was trying to make.
The thing is she doesn't seem to be ignorant to eating disorders. She immediately felt like what she said was fucked up and then proceeds to say "eating disorders are real, my fans wrote me about eating disorders" etc. She tried to cover up her ass but too late.
I don't think she meant the anorexic thing in a offensive way. She meant that she wanted to become anorexic but realised that it was more a thing that happened instead of a choice you made and she didn't have the will power to starve herself in order to be that way
this offends me so much because ive had an eating disorder for almost 2 years and her saying "i tried anorexia for 3 hours then quit" is so fucking ?? she needs to educate herself before saying shit like this
Y'all clearly don't understand what she meant by "eating disorder". A lot of girls see blogs and stuff online about how to become bulimic or anorexic. Many girls work to achieve an eating disorder. I understand exactly where she's coming from, because I've tried not eating or throwing up before. But after awhile it's like "fuck it I want food". Many people try to be anorexic/bulimic, but some people are more disposed to developing a full-blown disorder than others.
Anorexia is a mental illness that cannot be 'achieved' it's something that is already implanted in the brain and takes form in different ways. She just sounded very uneducated from this interview.
Katie Cooper That's what I'm saying. A lot of girls literally work on this type of behavior but it only becomes a disorder for, as I said, those who are disposed to it. You're pretty uneducated yourself if you don't realize that girls everywhere (and guys, too) literally TRY become anorexic. That's why there are so many pro-ana and pro-mia blogs.
lrkelso it wasn't letting me "thumbs up" your comments so just say I did! Lol! I agree with you, by the way. I know anorexia is a real disorder, but just like you say, I know so many people try to "achieve" anorexia. Its truly a very sad thing..
No i'm not uneducated at all thank you. I work very closely with young people who suffer from different mental illnesses including anorexia. You and Megan need to understand the difference between wanting to be skinny and a mental disorder. :)
If you were educated you would see the obvious shit that happens right in front of you on the internet!!! I UNDERSTAND that anorexia is a mental illness, I said from the beginning that it only effects certain people. But, as I have already said a few times, people TRY to develop it. If you work so closely with people suffering from anorexia, have you honestly never seen the websites and blogs promoting it as a good thing? Yes, obviously it is a mental illness and you really can't just develop it on your own. And yes I know the difference between wanting to be skinny and a mental disorder. What I am saying is, these illnesses are shown to be a weight loss option to girls, and whether those girls have the illness or not, they can practice dangerous behaviors. Things like gagging with a toothbrush or cutting up food small can be learned behaviors, from other girls or the internet. There are literally websites full of nothing but "anorexic diet plans". I believe that is what Meghan was referencing when she was speaking. "Trying" to be anorexic is in fact very real, and it can certainly lead to girls who are predisposed to the illness already to go into it full force. So there's everything I've already said, restated in more detail. Maybe that'll make sense to you.
you could see the reporters face when she said 'im not strong enough to have an eating disorder'. her being ignorant is another reason to hate meghan trainer
+lauren myerscough How dare you./...if anything, it's another reason to hate not Meghan Trainor (and Pard'ner..use CAPS when ya write Meg's name!) but the reporter!
Steve Carras why would you the reporter ? Meghan made fun of eating disorders in an attempt to further her agenda, she doesn't even deserve to have name capitalised, she's a piece of shit.
Just throwing this bit out there I've been taking psychology and we had an entire chapter dedicated to eating disorders. While yes, once you stop eating or start binge eating, after doing for a time and then feeling guilty about it, you develop a disorder. But you really do have a choice. What she's trying to say when she says "I wasn't strong enough to have an eating disorder" she was actually putting herself down in that she wouldn't have been able to make that choice to eventually cause herself to have that eating disorder. It might not seem like it, but it does start with a choice, much like addiction. Its a real thing that really does cause you problems that you feel like you have to do. But it starts with a choice.
Yes, eating disorders are a disease, but it starts somewhere. What she meant was that she didn't have the mental fortitude to deny herself food. That's what many of you don't seem to get, it's hard, it's physically strenuous, it's mentally brutal to be at a point where all physical discomfort becomes less important than the need to get skinny. Ask someone if starving themselves feels as terrible as we all know it can be....or maybe it feels like a bag of kittens and is something you just fall into? Nope! It does take a strength to deny ones self. And while the discomfort is universal, the decision making process may be highly impaired making the decision to take such action far easier. Disease or not, there comes a point where a decision is made to start down this road, but studies suggest that while it may be a decision, some people are able to take that leap far far easier showing deep underlying hurt, very skewed thought processes etc. Possible side effects from head trauma etc. It's a hell of a thing.
She's disgusting, "I tried going anorexic" and "I wasn't strong enough to have an eating disorder", anorexia is not a choice or a diet, and it's not something to make a joke about.
She isn't saying its okay to be obese or excessively fat. She is simply saying it's perfectly fine to be healthy and embrase the body type you were born with, even if it does not fit into the proposed "perfect" body. Why must everyone catrgorize themselves and every other body into two groups; skinny and fat?? There are so many body types, shapes, and sizes. And an eating diorder does take a great deal of strength. It may not be directed in a good way, but those individuals are so unhappy and insecure that it consumes them. That's why it takes so much to overcome them. I just hope everyone can see the light this song puts into a few young hearts that need it, and relax. Enjoy.
Gosh I cried at the end! Omg I love her so much! I have overweight.... and I'm 13 .... Alot of people told that I'd be hot If I'd just loose a few calories.... Man so relatable! ♡I love your personality AND your music!! ♡
She's not usually like this guys. She was 19, she recently had her world reveal and she wasn't prepared as a person to be famous. She wasn't mature and she recently has apologized for this comments, she admitted she was just an 'stupid young girl' and she has grown up as a woman now.
i just saw this clip of her being extremely offensive about ED's, and this was 8 years ago?? i hope she got some heat for that tbh from people, to educate herself with. stupidest thing to say ever. and that poor poor interviewer
This lady's strongest asset, is she's "real." She's not a hollywood made over celeb zombie! She seems to have soul, and a natural drive that gives her focus. Some of the current industry "fluff," could learn what being 'genuine,' is, from Meghan. Hope she goes places!
I will say this... We've seen other 'stars,' get their start in the "industry." Bright shinning faces, big smiles, alot of dreams and hopes and energy. And then, in the course of time, these bright young people are transformed into the fodder of the industry, "Celebrity Zombies." They all have great talents and abilities. But they get transformed from sweet girls, into trailer park sluts. And the guys suddenly have a need to break free of a closet, that didn't exist before they were noticed. The biggest enemy of these young hopefuls, isn't a possibility of failure. It's the industry, that breaks them down, and transforms them into something dark and hideous.
***** Actually it's the "LOVE of money," that is the root of all evil. Money is nothing, except to him who holds it. Money is a tool, to be used for daily life. But we know that many have gone way, WAY, beyond that!
wow..These comments are extremely ignorant. She isn't condoning eating disorders or saying that you have to gain weight to be sexy. The song has more to offer than that. She is happy with her own body and THAT is the message she is sending. She wants others to know that they should be happy too. Get facts. She is beautiful and proud of her body. It is understandable that people can't lose weight and some people can't GAIN weight even. I have friends with both issues. But you have to understand, she isn't bashing skinny people. She is just saying that people of all sizes should be comfortable in their skin. I don't get why this is so hard to understnad.
Despite how inspirational this woman is. A lot of people are going to diss her because of her weight. Personally over weight is a health issue. but everyone is beautiful. and that's the message her song brings. I think its a great thing and we need more people like this in the world who don't focus all their energy on things like "oh do I look good enough" "do I have enough money" "is my car SWAG enough" and more people who think "is my heart big enough" because life was never meant to be focused on material things and love was supposed to make the world go round. I don't care what she looks like despite the fact shes gorgeous. but she is probably a huge inspiration to a lot of girls. And women need that. Because they are all concerned about themselves and the way they look. Society pushes girls to look good. When guys get to chill back and burp and look like shit and its still acceptable. Its unfair, unjust, and just hurtful. And then guys judge girls by the way they look. Girls shouldn't have to put on a mask of make up to be attractive. or fit into a certain size to be accepted. but that's what society does. and quite frankly. all the girls I know eat ALOT its just what they do. they crave. some of them have high metabolisms and don't gain anything. others don't and do gain weight. But no one should be judged because of things like these. If everyone in the world could just look at someone and judge them by how good of a person they are on the inside, instead of what they look like. Then the world would be a much better place. Slowly I think this is happening more and more. And why is it happening? because of amazing people like Meghan Trainor who stand up for the right things and what they believe and inspire millions of people.
Dear Meghan you are amazingly cool and beautiful, i cant get your song out of my head and i want to buy your album and play it all day long...i am passing through a really hard time but your song just motivates me to fight back....love you lots girlllll....keep it up
Idk if that's what she meant. Because if you're 12 and don't know what the actual disorder is, and she had just heard of it, she would "try to go anorexic."
@@nadia-yx6re its not even about that though its the fact she’s old enough to have worded it differently especially since she said that to someone who used to have an ED right to their face
After 6 years complaning? Wow so interesting, you know she could have learned that all she said was wrong, people can learn from their mistakes and improve.
@@Iamawho You must be an idiot if you believe that anything can be solved by just saying sorry.And I wouldn't care if she did because she shouldn't have done it in the first p,ace. Grow up and learn that saying "sorry" won't solve everything in the real world.
@@sherwinlambkin7082 she did it in 1st place actually, she never tried to hide all she said and yeah maybe it was disgusting, but she apologized, she admitted her mistakes (something that not everybody would do) And...when did I say that a sorry can fix everything? Never. Just informed you that she recognized how inappropiate were her comments.
@@Iamawho You literally said that I shouldn't judge her because she apologized, which is the equivalent of "she said sorry, so you should forgive her". And no, I will not accept her apology, because she most likely only said she was sorry because she got called out. Even if it was genuine, I refuse to accept it seeing how hypocritical it was for someone who advocates for body positivity and a GROWN WOMAN to make a joke like that. I don't give a fuck if she "learned from her mistakes", she's old enough to know what she's doing. And the fact that you and so many of her other fans in the comments are spamming the comments not letting this slide to defend her makes me facepalm
@@sherwinlambkin7082 you know she was 12 she"""" tried""" anorexia right? (I know to have anorexia is not a decission) But are you gonna judge a kid for not knowing what anorexia was exactly about? I never obligated you to accept her apologize, it's your problem if you want to do it or not. Just letting you know she at least accepted her mistakes.✌
she obviously meant that she wanted to get an eating disorder but she couldn't just get one by starving herself and that it's a real thing she wasn't being offensive
The interviewer didn't seem thrilled. I actually really like Meghan Trainor, but I think she just needs to be coached a bit before interviews....that's all. I understand how one could be offended by what she said, but I think she just worded it wrong.
In most cases people don’t know they have the disorder, and mostly it is caused from self esteem issues. Sometimes, people know what anorexia for example is, and they still starve themselves. Their self esteem might be so bad that they don’t care if it’s unhealthy, or deadly. They just want to be skinnier, because even if they aren’t, in their eyes they’re fat. It’s like medicine. The hunger, cold, fatigue, and sometimes even fainting, is just a side effect. I don’t know exactly what she’s talking about, like if she’s saying that was the hardest 3 hours, but I don’t think she realizes that she’s kind of mocking others. Maybe we should cut her some slack, and inform her.
I hope she grew out of her opinion on EDs. There is so much wrong w this statement, like having an ED is not a choice, you don't 'go anorexic' like u go on a diet, ect. How has this never gotten any attention? That's not okay, ppl need to be educated.
I'm the girl at 3:25 after they show meghan singing on the airplane!! And me saying why I think she's an inspiration :) I met her on the 27th of February and it was crazy, she actually remembered me!! She said,"Oh my goodness you're the girl who was in my video!!! I can't believe I'm meeting you!" She may seem stupid to some of you, but in reality she is totally the sweetest girl on the planet.
It's brilliant she suggests things like after three hours of not eating she wanted to nail some pizza. Great role model. Its not like obesity's a big issue or anything.
Where do you get obesity from? She isn't fat! She's at a healthy weight. Plus she said that she was eating celery and ice. Oh and would you rather her go through that stage and be really skinny now? She's beautiful the way she is. And pizza is good once in a while so please keep your rude comments to yourself cause it isn't gonna effect her.
query57 I in no way commented on her physique. She could be of a healthy weight/size for all I know. But far more people in the West have health issues secondary to being overweight/obese or eating crap. She is certainly not a good role model by encouraging unhealthy eating. Plenty of others aren't "skinny" ARE good role models. Jennifer Lawrence is who's pretty healthy, but doesn't focus on her weight or size. Beyonce, Lena Dunham, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler are all examples.
Then she could stop the habit, my dear. It your teacher say something like "Yeah you have a bad habit keep picking your nose it's not your fault who cares you can't help it"
I have a high standard grandma, i don't see very much of her but when i do she puts me down, and the last time she did it (knowingly i have a weight problem she says " You would look so much better wearing black it'll cover your fat" My confidence went so low. But i'm more older now, knowing shes my age and hearing her music makes me feel so happy inside because if she can be that confident and make it some where, who says i can't be confident or anyone for that matter who was bullied for any sort of reason? We are all beautiful inside and out, i love you Meghan
Megan, I think you are beautiful, and I wish you a wonderful career! My little girl is 10 and I'm glad there is someone singing songs that dont tell her she has to be a size 2 to be worth loving! Keep up the love and dont let haters get to you! Daddy you keep supporting your girl and showing her she can do what ever she wants to do! Size is just a number and not who u truely are!
I am just wondering for all the damn Geniuses on here in the comment section, how many of you had everything all figured out when you are 20 years of age? I mean really give this young woman a brake. My take from the song is to be happy in your own skin, you have to love yourself, before you will ever be able to love anyone else. Meghan I will watch your career with the great hope that you find what ever makes you happy sweety.
In most cases people don’t know they have the disorder, and mostly it is caused from self esteem issues. Sometimes, people know what anorexia for example is, and they still starve themselves. Their self esteem might be so bad that they don’t care if it’s unhealthy, or deadly. They just want to be skinnier, because even if they aren’t, in their eyes they’re fat. It’s like medicine. The hunger, cold, fatigue, and sometimes even fainting, is just a side effect. I don’t know exactly what she’s talking about, like if she’s saying that was the hardest 3 hours, but I don’t think she realizes that she’s kind of mocking others. Maybe we should cut her some slack, and inform her.
I am 54 years old, and have been on both sides of the tracks. At 17 I was 167 lbs. After the passing of my mother ( same year) in my mind I was way to heavy. I only ate once a day , and dropped down to 125 lbs. .In my mind. my thighs were to heavy , and didn't have a flat stomach. I continued to eat just once a day . Till I reached 118 lbs. . My best friends mother said to me one day " you need to eat, your face cheeks look like they are sunken in. It hit me like a brick.! Slowly I started to put on weight. . I am now over weight. , but I am happier than I have ever been. My point is I have learned to accept and Love myself with who I am, not for what every one else thinks I should be and what they think I should look like.. As long as you are happy in your own skin, it really doesn't matter what everyone thinks . My blessing for all of you in the New Year to come :)
@@lisa-nz5ic You can't try to be anorexic it's not some sport that you work hard at to get better or some outfit you change in and out of, its a mental illness. For you have have this mindset it just offensive. Attempting to starve yourself isn't a cute aesthetic or a trendy diet.
@@hsiajzjdnjddksksksksj9723 I have a eating disorder myself. When something traumatic like getting bullied for your body etc. happens to you as the fat ugly kid who just can‘t stop eating happens, u try so hard to not eat with eventually works after a time. From my personal experience, my mind was telling me to stop eating (and everything that comes with it) but its just soo hard to not eat when your literally addicted. After awhile i was able to not eat but it was hard in the beginning. This sounds so confusing but its actually a thing especially for fat people, i hope you get what i mean.
@@hsiajzjdnjddksksksksj9723 If u go down to Tim ross‘s comment you‘ll probably understand what i mean. Its hard to explain but she was just not able to express herself right
Im all about the all body types . I dont find it okay to shame skinny people ,thats just how they are I dont find it okay to shame chubbier people,thats just how they are .I'm all for bony ,I'm all for meaty .i dont see why we are even judging everyones weight .
Once again people are reading what they want into the song and her comments. This song is about Meghan! Did you miss the parts about her crush saying she would be hot if...or her own father's comments which was probably meant to warn her that she might be penalized for her size (which is average by the way). Anybody remember the Martha Walsh scandal? Her saying she wasn't "strong enough' to be anorexic just meant she lacked the conviction to follow through. Anybody remember Karen Carpenter? Everybody knows that an eating disorder is a mental illness, but how many people realize that the average person WITH an eating disorder BECAME someone with an eating disorder because of one cruel or careless remark. Meghan is telling people to love themselves and if there is someone in your life trying to change you because of what THEY think you should look like, just tell them to move along. Imagine how many young people could have been spared the trauma and danger of an eating disorder if they loved themselves that much.
everyone is saying it's rude what she said about eating disorders and stuff but I don't think she meant it like that. Maybe she doesn't realize it can come over like this. Anyway, if you're reading this and you have an eating disorder or you're just not confident about yourself. Know that you're beautiful and there's no reason to not love yourself. Don't change, God made you this way xxx
Now this is what the music industry was missing. She's real, extremely talented, inspiring, and is putting out such an amazing message. This girls got beauty from the inside out and it shows. She deserves it all. Congrats Meghan!
To be honest, she sort of corrected herself and said that not anorexic.. Or something like that. She clearly got the wrong idea, she has struggled with her weight and the comment section isn't helping at all. Please just stop.
I love this song even though im skinny Meghan is very inspiring and if she wasn't famous and I knew her I'd make her famous because people need to hear her sing not just that but need to hear her music because it is amazing infact she is amazing and I hope one day I get to meet her in person she is and always be the best female singer in the world in my perspective
