I'm starting to think this might be the first feminist site where women hate women.

She lost the credibility as "holistic."

A lot of Jezebel authors and commentators would like to believe that obesity is:

A lot of Jezebel authors and commentators would like to believe that obesity is:

"thanks for letting the internet know you weigh 105 pounds, which I'm assuming was the real reason you posted."

It's only ok to snark on skinny people here. See the 'Fit Mom' post where they suggested she'd had a nose job. Hypocrites.

"a certified holistic health counselor"

He could have been taught online only, or outwith standard class hours via a tutor. Or at the very least, provided with lecture notes for what he missed. (I have bipolar disorder, so get similar adjustments when I'm unable to attend.)

100% this.

People fill that same 'hole' with books and television. Why should how she spends her time be worse?

They generally hate thin, white women - you know, those who allegedly 'oppress' all the other women just by existing. It's ridiculous.

He probably had an anxiety disorder and should have been given reasonable adjustments on mental health grounds.

I agree. He should have applied for reasonable adjustments due to a mental health problem. Anxiety disorder, for example. I don't think this article is particularly funny.

Testing

I lost 37lb and went from one end of the healthy range to the other - but still within it. She's not unhealthy.

Obviously they can. Jezebel commentators claim otherwise. See the Fat Acceptance blogs.

The thing is - what if she's happy the way she looks?

That's what the author meant by "Concern Trolling." The frustrating part is that you support that.

Disagreeing with someone doesn't mean the person has 'no concept of logic.' Why can't you be civil?

No, I meant the original poster commented negatively on her appearance. That's what the entire debate stemmed from.