I understand why people might not see this statement as fat shaming. In our current culture, thin is associated with being healthy/beautiful while fat is linked to being unhealthy/ugly. So when someone acts proud of losing weight. They’re not actually proud of losing weight. They’re proud of the fact that now they’re one step closer to fitting into society’s standard of beauty/health. A standard that is impossible for a majority of people.

Talking about your weight loss is triggering to most larger people. It perpetuates the idea that something is wrong with their body, and that it needs to be fixed. I’m not saying you can’t feel exultant when losing weight. Just as long as you show that same emotion when gaining weight as well. Other-wises you’re sending out a bad message that can be harmful.