An influencer who was banned from TikTok for promoting a ‘thin’ lifestyle has caused another stir after talking about wearing children’s clothing.
Liv Schmidt faced intense backlash for months for offering nutritional advice to “stay thin” by sharing videos of “what I eat in a day” with small portions of food.
Critics have long argued that Schmidt promotes eating disorders by emphasizing how important it is to stay thin while also showing how little food he eats.
In her latest video, Schmidt shows off her outfit, including a miniskirt she purchased in the children’s section.
“The biggest money-saving trick when shopping for kids’ clothes, as designers have kids’ t-shirts that cost around $200 instead of $1000 like adult ones, for a cute baby t-shirt,” the caption reads. of photo.
Liv Schmidt, the influencer who was banned from TikTok for promoting a ‘thin’ lifestyle, has caused another stir after talking about wearing children’s clothing
An influencer banned from TikTok for promoting a ‘thin’ lifestyle has caused another stir after talking about wearing children’s clothing
Although some viewers supported the budget ‘stunt,’ people on Reddit were quick to criticize Schmidt, calling her ‘pro-anorexia rage bait.’
‘Is she a grown woman in her 20s who congratulates herself for working toward a body the same size as a boy on social media and benefits from encouraging other women to do the same?’ one person wrote.
“I think most people can’t stand her because she’s spread misinformation multiple times, like lycopene in tomatoes makes you fat,” another person said.
‘That’s incredibly stupid. And as a registered dietitian, I find much of what you post to be harmful to others.’
In previous videos, Schmidt used cow, whale and pig emojis while revealing that his day started with a protein and electrolyte shake, a protein bar for lunch and ended with “a few bites” of bread and a shared appetizer for dinner. .
Liv Schmidt has faced intense backlash for months for offering nutritional advice to “stay thin” by sharing videos of “what I eat in a day” with small portions of food.
Critics have long argued that Schmidt promotes eating disorders by emphasizing how important it is to stay thin while also showing how little food he eats.
Schmidt was accused of “stirring up” her audience, a practice in which influencers deliberately mislead people to increase engagement and followers.
Schmidt created a new TikTok page over the weekend after learning that his account had been disabled for violating the platform’s policies.
On the new page, her biography said: ‘It is not a sin to want to be thin. Saving America from obesity 1 person at a time.’
Schmidt was accused of “stirring up” her audience, a practice in which influencers deliberately mislead people to increase engagement and followers.
Just two weeks ago, he ranted about diet culture in the United States, asking, “Why does being an American feel like a secret shame?”
“Our obesity rate is basically a competitive sport.”
Just two weeks ago, he ranted about diet culture in the United States, asking, “Why does being an American feel like a secret shame?”
Schmidt was accused of angering her audience to increase their engagement and following.
She denies ever struggling with eating disorders. But Schmidt agreed that she knows what it’s like to not feel comfortable in your own body, having struggled with generalized anxiety disorder since third grade.
In an interview with Wall Street JournalHe defended the content that has caused so much outrage.
“For me and my personal aesthetic, I like to be thin and there’s nothing wrong with that,” she said.
She denies ever struggling with eating disorders. But Schmidt agreed that she knows what it’s like to not feel comfortable in your own body, having struggled with generalized anxiety disorder since the third grade.
