Article: Why you should never ‘congratulate’ someone for losing weight

Whether well-intentioned or not, congratulating someone for losing weight can do more harm than good. Opinions and comments about a person’s weight can often have a profound effect on the person’s perception of themselves and the relationship they have with their bodies.

Click to read this article by Laura Roscioli, with comments from Rough Patch Founder Amber Rules, which explores why people make comments about others’ bodies, how you might respond, and ideas to move towards feeling more comfortable and secure with your own body.

Read the full article here: https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/wellness/mental-health/why-you-should-never-congratulate-someone-for-losing-weight/news-story/8de738d2ce040e60c7a12483d53efe26



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