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The Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Fitness fanatic who told fat people not to come to her class fired after she was branded ‘pathetic and nasty'
A FITNESS fan has been fired after she went on a vile 'fat-shaming' rant that claimed women over 14st shouldn't be in her workout class. In a since-deleted clip, Monica from Texas, told her viewers: 'If you're 200lb (14st), you shouldn't be in a pilates class.' 3 'And you shouldn't be allowed to be a pilates instructor if you have a gut,' she added. The clip has been re-shared thousands of times by outraged viewers, with many branding the content creator 'pathetic and nasty', including pilates instructors who have rubbished her opinion. In a follow-up apology video that has also since been deleted, Monica – who has since been dubbed 'pilates girl' – revealed she had lost her job at a dental surgery in San Antonio over the video. 'I wanted to come on here and apologise for my last few videos, they were nasty,' she began. 'I think the reason I posted them was because there are some insecurities in me and some self-hate, but my [pilates] membership was revoked and I was told not to go back to work. 'I just feel so bad. It's so toxic and I'm sorry about that.' Halfway through the clip she begins crying and declares she 'needs to go to therapy and church'. 'So anyway, I hope you can all forgive me and get over that nasty post,' she concludes. Furious viewers were quick to flood the comment section of the long-awaited apology. 'Feels like you're only sorry because you got fired,' said one unimpressed person. Trolls tell me I'm 'punching' with my hot husband & constantly ask why he's with me, but size isn't everything 'The most unapologetic apology I've ever heard,' said another. 'I'm a pilates instructor … I have a gut because of my loose skin from my pregnancy and I go to the gym,' said a third. 'This is why I do pilates at home because of people like this. The amount of hate plus-size women get is ridiculous and uncalled for. We're just existing like you are,' echoed a fourth. This article was originally published on and has been republished here with permission Why does my face go so red when I workout? MANY of us will experience a red face during exercise, and there's a few reasons why... Increased Blood Flow: When you exercise, your body needs more oxygen, so your heart pumps faster, and your blood vessels dilate to supply more oxygen to your muscles. This increased blood flow can cause your skin, especially your face, to appear red. Temperature Regulation: As you work out, your body generates heat. To cool down, your body increases blood flow to the skin, allowing heat to escape through the surface. This process, known as vasodilation, can cause your face to turn red, especially if you're working out in a warm environment or doing intense activity. Heightened Heart Rate: The more intense the exercise, the higher your heart rate becomes. A higher heart rate increases blood circulation, which can also make your skin redder than usual. Blood Pressure Changes: During exercise, your blood pressure temporarily rises to support increased activity. This change can make the blood vessels in your face dilate, leading to a flushed or red appearance. Individual Differences: Some people are more prone to facial redness during exercise due to their genetic makeup. Those with fair skin, for instance, tend to show redness more readily. Certain conditions like Rosacea, which causes visible blood vessels to appear on the skin, can also make redness more pronounced during exercise. While redness is usually harmless and a normal response, if you experience excessive redness, dizziness, or discomfort, it's worth checking in with a healthcare professional, as it could point to an underlying issue.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Pilates studio slams influencer who sparked outrage with fat-shaming views and put weight limit on exercise
A Texas Pilates studio has broken its silence after an ex-member went viral for her fat-shaming rants - claiming people over 200 pounds should be excluded from the popular exercise. The internet went up in flames when Monica Cruz, who goes by Succulent Addict on her online platforms, posted the first of her jaw-dropping TikToks earlier this week. 'This might be a hot take for some people, but if you're 200 pounds, you shouldn't be in a Pilates class,' the sunglasses-wearing influencer confidently declared while sitting in her car after a Pilates class. 'There's no reason why they should allow 200-pound people in a level 2 class. Or, you shouldn't be allowed to be a Pilates instructor if you have a gut and you're fat. 'What the f**k is going on? Is this even real? Is this America? Standards are so f**king low.' The 30-year-old sparked instant outrage, with viewers in disbelief of her blatant ignorance. But instead of shying away from the negative attention, she decided to double-down on her unpopular belief in a follow-up video. In the clip, she baselessly claimed people over 200 pounds do not benefit from Pilates and are better off joining a regular gym. As her hateful tangents caught traction, her Pilates gym, the Club Pilates in Quarry Market, deemed her behavior unacceptable. Ashton Hallett, the regional marketing manager of four Club Pilates locations, including the Quarry Market one, addressed Cruz's exclusionary remarks. 'We want to be clear: the individual who made this video has been permanently removed from our member base and is no longer welcome at any of our studios,' she wrote to 'These comments are not only hurtful, but they also directly oppose the values we uphold as a studio and a community. 'At Club Pilates Quarry Market, we believe Pilates is for everyBODY. Our mission is to foster a welcoming, inclusive space where individuals of all sizes, ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels feel safe, seen, and supported.' Hallet said even though Cruz's comments were disheartening and offensive, it opened up an important conversation about the fitness industry. 'It's a reminder of how vital it is to continue challenging outdated, narrow ideas of what fitness 'should' look like and instead champion spaces where everyone belongs!' she explained. Hallet also shared a brief video on Instagram, updating other members on the situation and reinforcing the studio's 'zero-tolerance' policy for bullying. In a tearful apology, Cruz claimed she was not only barred from the exercise club, but fired from her job. was unable to confirm if she was actually removed from her job. According to her LinkedIn, she has ties to a San Antonio dental office as a marketing coordinator. The office did not provide with any information on the matter. 'It's just so toxic and I'm so sorry about that,' Cruz said in the apology, that many viewers slammed as fabricated. All three of her controversial videos have since been deleted from her TikTok account. But other users have shared their passionate reactions, calling Cruz out for her bizarre and outdated stance. 'I don't know what possessed her to come out and say this, this is nasty, evil,' TikTok user Uncle Juan shared in a post. He went on to describe her as an entitled 'snob', who is giving the Pilates community an awful reputation. Another user, Kiizoe, was simply not buying Cruz's apology. 'You are toxic, and you're not sorry... You just look bitter, you just look like you have nothing better to do than to put someone down,' she said. Pilates instructors have also shared their takes on the heavily publicized situation, pointing to a larger problem within the community. Kersten Veronesi, a self-described 'Plus Size Certified Pilates Instructor' wrote on TikTok: 'Unfortunately there are many like her, the worst are the instructors who think this way bc it actually takes a skilled instructor to truly teach for all bodies. 'The industry is changing slowly. Me and my big belly are going to continue to teach all bodies how to enjoy Pilates.' Another instructor, Norah Myers, uploaded a statement on Instagram, commending Club Pilates for taking action against Cruz. 'I am so thankful that Club Pilates did what they did - it shows that they stand for inclusion, diversity, representation, and kindness,' she wrote. 'I am so thankful that the Pilates community has come together to promote Pilates for what it's actually for: posture, strength, balance, mobility, flexibility, pain relief, and recovery from injuries and surgeries.'
News.com.au
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Woman's vile ‘fat' rant goes viral
A TikTok content creator has lost her job and had her pilates membership revoked after posting a 'fat-shaming' rant that went viral. In a since-deleted clip, Monica from Texas, told her viewers 'If you're 200lb (90kg), you shouldn't be in a pilates class.' 'And you shouldn't be allowed to be a pilates instructor if you have a gut,' she added. The clip has been re-shared thousands of times by outraged viewers who have branded her 'pathetic and nasty.' In a follow-up apology video that has been viewed over 1.4 million times, Monica revealed she had lost her job at Stone Ridge Dental in San Antonio over the video. 'I wanted to come on here and apologise for my last few videos, they were nasty,' she began. 'I think the reason I posted them was because there are some insecurities in me and some self-hate, but my [pilates] membership was revoked and I was told not to go back to work,' she continued. 'I just feel so bad. It's so toxic and I'm sorry about that.' Halfway through the clip she begins crying and declares she 'needs to go to therapy and church.' 'So anyway, I hope you can all forgive me and get over that nasty post,' she concludes. Furious viewers were quick to flood the comment section of the long-awaited apology. 'Feels like you're only sorry because you got fired,' said one unimpressed person. 'The most unapologetic apology I've ever heard,' said another. 'I'm a pilates instructor … I have a gut because of my loose skin from my pregnancy and I go to the gym,' said a third. 'This is why I do pilates at home because of people like this. The amount of hate plus-size women get is ridiculous and uncalled for. We're just existing like you are,' echoed a fourth. The video comes just months after a troubling trend did the rounds on TikTok. It involved using an AI filter that alters users' appearance to make them look either 'chubby' or 'skinny'. It mostly features slim, young women using the filter to make themselves look bigger, often as a joke with mocking captions. The trend prompted fierce backlash from some users, who branded it 'fat-shaming and body-shaming.' 'Literally when did we start body shaming again? Why are we going backwards in 2025?' one user asked. TikTok has since removed the filter – but some fear the damage has already been done.
BBC News
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
CMAT song inspired by being fat shamed at Radio 1 Big Weekend
Irish country singer CMAT says her new single was written in response to being fat-shamed over her appearance at a festival last her performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Luton last year, the singer-songwriter removed a shirt to reveal a different outfit BBC disabled comments on an Instagram clip of the moment - and CMAT says some of the insults inspired her new track - Take A Sexy Picture Of Me."I was just wearing clothes and everyone was very annoyed at me for that," she tells Radio 1's Jack Saunders. Take A Sexy Picture Of Me, the second single from upcoming album Euro Country, charts the challenges of being a woman in the public eye. It's something the singer, Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, says no longer applies only to celebrities thanks to social media."This happens to everyone all the time," she says."Everyone is constantly being judged on whether or not they're commercially attractive and where they fall within these really weird goal posts."I just was annoyed, and I wanted to write a song about being annoyed about it."The track begins with CMAT singing about trying to wax her legs with sticky tape when she was nine, and how the pressure to be attractive has meant she's "been having a horrible time of late".But the lyrics are contrasted with poppy hooks and the tongue-in-cheek solution of having someone "take a sexy picture". "The thing with this song was, I wanted it to sound joyous and uplifting to sing but also to be a bit of a rallying cry," she says."If we're dealing with a song that's as dark as this, and as grim as this, we have to make it a bit funny." It's not the first time CMAT's been targeted for her the 2024 Brit Awards, she wore a revealing dress and told the BBC: "The backlash was crazy.""I had a lot of people that were very angry that I would do such a thing. "They were horrified, and people were really angry and aggressive in comments, telling me I had to go to the gym," she said at the time."I think [my outfit] caused a stir because it's big and because I'm a size 14 as opposed to a size six." 'Feminine rage in one song' CMAT fan Ada-Mae Tasker tells BBC Newsbeat the the singer's lyrics in her new track "hit home"."It perfectly summed up feminine rage in one song," the 23-year-old from Cornwall says. "Society puts so much pressure on girls especially to look a certain way and I've definitely had my own experiences with that."It's just something you're brought up to think about constantly - your weight, how you look to other people, but you just have to try and be confident enough to block out the noise."With CMAT addressing the issue head on, Ada-Mae's hopeful it will start a discussion."I think it's so amazing for other people who've maybe never thought about how women are perceived by society to hear that song and think about how they see women as well," she says. Talia Burnton says she could really relate to Take A Sexy Picture Of Me when she first heard it on Wednesday. "I really struggle with having people take my photo because I have quite a difficult relationship with my body image," the 17-year-old from London says."Having an artist who's really important to me speaking about an issue so big to me looking back on her teen years, it made me feel really seen." In the song, CMAT sends a message to "party girls dragged out by their ankles", singing: "I'm here if you need me, deep in your afters"."I wanted the song to act as a support group for everyone who goes through this kind of thing," she tells Radio 1. "Because it's completely outside of my control." Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
