Think of before and after photos focused on weight loss, for example. This weight stigma (discrimination based on a person’s weight) is incredibly pervasive in our society, and it has serious negative effects. Weight stigma springs from the belief that thinner is better, and that fatness is unhealthy. Kronengold also pointed out that even before and after photos showing weight gain reinforce weight stigma. Bodies are always changing — even the person posting the photos won’t look like their “after” forever.

Source: Huffington Post August 27, 2021 12:56 UTC