I’m plus-size and over 6” tall – trolls say I weigh ‘200 pounds’ but I consider that skinny
A PLUS-SIZE woman who is head and shoulders above most of her peers has had enough of people guessing her weight.
Measuring in at 6″, she’s had more than her fair share of jibes and unkind comments.
Even the trolls get it wrong, which has amused TikToker Ivy (@ivyistallandphat).
Ivy has used her platform to try and educate myths around body shape, height – and actual weight.
She does it with good humor, however, and her latest post has brought comfort to many, who are similarly tall and plus-size.
In her video, Ivy wore a midriff-baring top and tight jeans worn with a leather belt.
Her short hair was decorated with cute multi-colored clips.
The video is captioned: “Me whenever people try to guess my weight and they don’t take account for the fact I’m literally 6ft.”
She repeated some of the comments she has had to face.
“Fat b*tch,” was one. “What do you weigh, like 200 lbs?”
Ivy looked amused.
She responded by speaking directly to the camera: “There’s no way you think I’m that skinny.”
After a moment, she reconsidered and said: “Are you flirting with me.”
Many comments to her post were from women of a similar size and height, and they sought comfort from Ivy’s unapologetic attitude.
Comments:
“I’m 6’2” and straight sized and still over 200lbs – people really have no idea what weight actually looks like,” said one follower.
Another said: “Literally I’m close to 6ft and the amount of extra you can weigh without showing it is insane.”
Some common sense from this fan: “The way some people compare guys to girls when it’s completely different anatomy and all girls have same weight expectations when there are 2″ in height difference.”
At last, said this viewer, she had found her tribe: “Finally the algorithm has me on the most relatable side of TikTok.”