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Everyone deserves to feel confident in their body and be respected no matter what size orweightthey are.

The body-positive moment empowers people to feel comfortable regardless of the number they see on the scale.

A simple discussion between them suddenly took an ugly turn.

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To learn more about the body confidence movement,Bored Pandareached out toMichaela Leitz-Aslaksen.

Michaela is an internationally acclaimedfashion consultantand advocate for size inclusivity.

We asked Michaela what the actual idea behind the body-positivity movement was.

Nurse in scrubs relaxing on a couch.

At its core, its about making everyone feel seen, respected, and unapologetically themselves, she added.

The poster and herteamdefinitely seemed to be respectful of the patient.

We askedMichaelawhat she thought the body positivity movement should actually be about.

Text post discussing a nurse’s experience with an obese patient influencer seeking to document her hospital journey.

True body positivity uplifts everyone and centers on creating a culture of genuine inclusivity and respect, she added.

Thats exactly what this situation should have been about.

Instead, all she got was a rude wake-up call!

Text description about a nurse assisting an obese patient with bedpan use.

Check out the results:

Obese person relaxing at home, using a smartphone with plants in the background.

Text conversation about handling an obese patient with a pregnant nurse, emphasizing safety and teamwork.

Text describing a nurse discussing a situation with an obese patient, highlighting emotional dynamics and professional conduct.

Text reading “AITAH?” against a plain background related to obese patient, nurse, and influencer themes.

Metal bedpan on wooden floor.

Comments discussing experiences with lifting obese patients and related back injuries.

Text exchange about precautions with an obese patient and a potential influencer.

Reddit discussion about challenges faced by a nurse with an obese patient, mentioning influencer trends.

Person standing on a bathroom scale, displaying the weight measurement.

Text exchange discussing an obese patient, charge nurse’s actions emphasized.

Reddit comments about body positivity and health.

A Reddit conversation about patient care preferences between a nurse and influencer.

Comment discussing the challenges faced by a nurse with an obese patient.

A comment discussing body positivity and the realities of physics, reflecting on self-love and delusion.

Text excerpt discussing nurse’s responsibility in handling safety for obese patient and staff amid potential risks.

Comment discussing patient care and staff safety, related to obese patient and nurse handling.

Comment from a user applauding a nurse’s decision to prioritize safety over an obese patient’s feelings.

Text from a user replying with advice on handling hurt feelings.

Text comment discussing an obese patient, with references to a nurse and influencer, expressing concerns about safety.

Reddit comment discussing an episode of Scrubs about an obese patient and medical procedures.