To people not understanding why Steph can have empathy for this person: There's a big difference between empathy and approval. You can have empathy regarding the feelings someone has and disapprove the actions caused by these feelings. These are two seperate things, that's what Stephanie explains in the video.
I agree with that but she’s empathetic towards a theory as to why she did it. I wish she’d come out and say why she did it so there would be something to empathize with.
I kinda wish she had straight up said it then? Because all I heard after that train started was excuses and reasons to feel bad for her, not any want or claim she should accept accountability? Empathy is fine but vocalizing the other part is necessary to people thinking you dont approve of it. Instead she just kept saying she gets it, she's done it, and it's not illegal. That's not saying it's bad. She even said she's "not angry with her" and even though her whole brand is not photoshopping, it's ok she photoshopped. That statement is not saying she was in the wrong.
Her being insecure doesn’t give her the pass to be deceitful in her job, especially since she is doing the exact opposite of what she preaches and has a huge following.
Agreed, Stephanie said she used to photoshop her images to sympathize with the lady but Stephanie was never making money off it, the lady is and has a million followers which makes her actions unacceptable.
Cassandra Bankson has talked about editing her photos on instgram and her approach was to post both the edited and unedited versions of the same photo of herself typically posted together. That way you can see your perfected image but also still be honest with your followers. I guess a solution like that just wasn’t enough for this influencer.
@@LotusesGalaxyOcean it's really mind boggling that she would edit her photos twice I guess. Once to show off a clearly heavily edited shot and again to show a more subtly edited shot that she claimed was original. That's two steps too many to be calling this a little mistake.
Imagine this in any other career path. “Hey, I’m your surgeon and I know I was SUPPOSED to remove your gallbladder today but I was feeling insecure about my skills so I just cut you open and sewed you right back up without actually removing your gallbladder.” My bad!
It’s sadly not just influencers. The digital age has completely blasted the idea that “the camera never lies” out of the water, and you can no longer trust anything you see.
They’re all like that. That’s why I never followed any of them . They don’t benefit me at all 😂 and other fitness shitfluencers promote these BS products and exercises to get an “instagram body” when they’ve had surgery lol
Sorry but there's no such thing as "benefit off of" in the English language. One benefits FROM something. Also... "off of" in any context is also incorrect. Take something OFF the table. Take OFF my clotbes etc. There should never be an of after off. Somehow everyone these days thinks that's correct... But it isn't. Yes. I'm the grammar police and I'm proud.
Nope- she's in the WRONG. Women are choosing to spend their money on her product BECAUSE they believe she is what she represents. She can do what she wants but deserves to lose her brand.
And seriously, think of the girls that think they are now feeling worse because they don't look as good as someone that supposedly doesn't photo shop. She's worse than the ones that do!!!
That's such a good point. I also think she's worse by saying she doesn't photoshop her pictures so her perfectly smooth butt is real and now girls with actual dimples and cellulite feel less than. It hurt more than helped.
‼️I completely agree! Its not the editing so much as the LIES. She is literally making things worse because she claims to not edit her photos and be all real and then people believe her because she doesn't edit out cellulite or whatever so girls are like why isn't my waist that skinny. The LYING is the problem. The HYPOCRISY is the problem. There's literally nothing worse than a hypocrite. What's worse than a murderer? A murderer always preaching pacifism and judging people for wayy more minor things while holding themselves up as a saint! If she wants to edit her photos fine. That's her prerogative. But don't pretend like you don't edit them and are against editing them then 😂
No, She’s absolutely disgusting. 💯 PERIODT. I’m GLAD ppl r exposing FRAUDS like this!! Don’t you DARE say you’re all about ‘women empowerment’ and “let’s embrace our cellulite!!” ..only to FRAUDULENTLY HIDE your own when your in Fact, Trying to make MONEY off of those exact women insecurities! Ughh.. I’ve never seen such a BLATANT Piece of TRASH using women’s own self worth- SO FAKE!!- for their own Self gain from an influencer before in My Life!!.. ugh.. >cough, Kardashians, COUGH< it’s just DESPICABLE! And I am so GLAD they r being called out n exposed for the true Trash they truly are! 🗑️ 🐷 🤮
You guys have no idea how long it took me to place those little pink shorts over every image of Karina 🤣 I need a holiday after that. When are booty pics gonna stop being a thing
No idea who this person is. I stopped going on IG years ago when it became one big a** fest. Everyone has one. I don't know why they need a camera focused on it at all times. Just tells me you probably have absolutely nothing else to offer in life if your rear end is the most important thing about you.
If body positivity wasn't the specific part of her brand used to sell products, then she's a fraud IMO. We can apply the same logic to when the Kardashians use filters in adverts for selling their makeup/skincare - the whole point is to see the product unfiltered. It's false advertising. If her brand was unconnected to capitalising on the body positivity movement, I'd say she's only human and give her more grace.... but this isn't it for me ☹
Facts. But NO you DO NOT get any pass literally LYING & STEALING FROM PPL - Cuz that’s exactly what ppl like her r doing- when they r trying to sell athletics shyt on a total FALSE Basis! It’s FRAUD & Totally Despicable n Ugh so WRONG 💯
Yeah they all are this is nothing new. I don’t get why these girls have millions of followers on Instagram they’re doing damage beyond repair to other women hating themselves for not looking like that edited photo. Not good. And men expecting all women to look like that lol it’s giving major clown energy
I have to respectfully disagree with you here. I do NOT feel bad for her at ALL. Insecurity is not a valid reason to lie like this and then double down when called out.
Stephanie, you have such a heart of gold to empathize - and I get the insecurity part. However, I think this chick deserves no "cutting some slack". She specifically made money off of her brand and has deceived millions. That’s a crook if I’ve ever seen one. No excuses in my opinion.
I was also thinking the same, Steph is so pure hearted for cutting her some slack. Regarding Karina, in my books that’s simply called a hypocrite, you don’t just go telling people to love how they are, and showing them the almost-perfect image of her natural body telling girls they should feel good about it, but ITS ACTUALLY EDITED, leaving girls to believe that their natural bodies aren’t as perfect as Karina’s natural body! I hope you understand what i mean to say, I’m so sad.
omg literally!! influencers should be scientists, doctors, authors, and other fields that actually benefit society.. these people should just be called narcissists
@@angelblue52 you’re exactly right like in school they used to ask us who was our own inspiration basically influence and all our answers as 4/5th graders were professions like you mentioned. I’m 23 now & it feels like so much has changed since 😂
Yes EXACTLY. Karina Irby is asking for others (her followers) to show their “real authentic selves.” While she is out there using filers and digitally altering her body… WHILE advertising her brands and products. It is misinforming her audience, steering them the wrong way, and expecting NO repercussions for her intentional actions. Basically, for Money and to gain Influence. Shame on Karina for not being honest. Hypocrites hey? Lol This is why I'm barely on any social medias, my noggin stays clear and I stay happy. 🌱
I disagree with you. I cannot empathize with someone who makes cash from „being real and unedited“. I get your thought process on why she might do it but girl this woman makes MONEY from that. This is just sooo wrong…
Agreed. If she was a typical look at my lifestyle influencer shopping photos is whatever but this was her job. She profited off er hypocrisy and it's disgusting. She was no longer just another insecure women, she a person thay pushes people to buy stuff.
Angie from Hot and Flashy is the same. She blurs her after pictures when she posts her before and afters. She’s lying to all her subscribers and working with the company Agency making money scamming all her subscribers. I can’t stand it.
Hi Stephanie!! I’m a mom of two and have suffered from multiple eating disorders throughout my life. Karina was actually the first “body positivity” influencers that I ever followed and I loved her content because she seemed very raw and real. It’s super disappointing to see this because I’ve always been insecure about my waist-to-hips ratio (I have no waist, I’m a rectangle lol). I always envied her for her small waist and I think she’s gorgeous even without the filters, but it just makes me sad that someone that I looked up to so much ended up tweaking just like everyone else. I just posted my first swimsuit photo postpartum and I’m about 30 lbs heavier than I’d like to be, but I felt beautiful and didn’t tweak it one bit. Hoping that all of those suffering with Body Dysmorphic or the like see their beauty no matter what. ❤️
Majority of these women online do not naturally have these small waist and large hips/butts. I find it odd that in the 90s nearly no one had this body type and now it is seen everywhere we look. So many are getting fat shifted from unwanted places to the wanted places. All shapes are beautiful, but these exaggerated tiny waists and huge butts is over done and unrealistic.
Her editing is not the issue here, almost all girls edit as we live in an image based society. But to build a whole brand out of shaming girls who edit and then to do it yourself all while pretending that you never edit
The difference between when you were photoshopping your photos and when she’s done it is that you weren’t making money off the image of your body. She has been promoting herself as “natural” and led her audience to believe they could attain something that’s virtually impossible irl (without paying for body altering surgeries). Sure, she might leave cellulite or something in the photo, but in doing so that would only lead her audience to believe that since she left some parts unedited then she likely left ALL of it unedited. If she wasn’t making money off her body and the body positivity branding, then I could forgive her. However, she is making a lot of money from deceiving her followers. No matter how you try to frame it, that is unacceptable.
I actually began unfollowing A TON of whoever doesn’t feed my mental health. Everything that i find myself influencing wrongly to, i’ll gladly be unfollowing.
This time I don‘t really agree with you. I feel like you try to excuse her behaviour with having insecurities etc. but no, it‘s her brand, it‘s what her whole „career“ is about. You cant‘t just say „Whoopsie she feels insecure so I empathize for her“. She lies to everyone and tries to profit from peoples insecurities by faking things. No, absolutely no. And yes, maybe you did the same thing as in you were photoshopping your pictures but it’s not comparable to what she does
Exactly. Her being insecure doesn’t give her the pass to be deceitful in her job, especially since she is doing the exact opposite of what she preaches and has a huge following.
She is trying to get that trendy body positivity following, while still attracting those people looking for a "good looking woman" to either oogle or idolize. She wants to ride the wave of body positivity while not actually following, because that wouldnt bring in as many followers as a fat butt and curvy waist would 🙄
There's a HUGE difference between you editing your photos because people were bullying you for looking "too thin," and you were trying to cut down on that, and an influencer who's ENTIRE PLATFORM is about promoting "body positivity" and "no filters" doing it because she'd rather make more money by any means necessary than practice what she preaches... I do hope that someday you can see why these 2 scenarios are NOT one and the same. 😅
Genuinely. I get it, she's a hot girl too, it's easier to empathize with people you are similar too, but shebreally gave her a whole fake excuse, tied it in a bow, and said actually only some people were like lied to, so who cares? The fat girls that liked her care, but how would she get that, she's not a fat girl thatsbhad to deal with that side of tha coin.
This is my main issue too. Instead of apologizing and acknowledging the damage she has done to others through her deceit, she just seems to be trying to garner sympathy. No human being is perfect and I understand what it’s like to feel insecure, but her failure to own up to her actions is what makes it hard for me to empathize with her. She doesn’t seem to be sorry, she just feels sorry for herself.
Idc if "she's only human" and therefore also has insecurities. THEN DON'T CREATE AN ACCOUNT OFF BEING AUTHENTIC AND LOVING YOUR BODY. It's really that simple. She is clearly profiting off other women's insecurity and being "relatable" all whilst doing THE SAME thing other influencers are doing. That's why I don't believe anyone on social media. ESPECIALLY body-positive/ fitness influencers.
I disagree with you Steph, she is no better than the rest of them, lying about her real body and making money for it just like the others. Sad to see you defending her.
Oh no. We are not going to feel bad for this woman, who is taking advantage of young women - manipulating them to sell a product. Preying on their self esteem. You can empathize with someone and be angry at them, too.
It's called lying. It's detrimental to young women. My daughter (18 yr old) and her friends are constantly bombarded with these fake images of the female body. I remind her these are fake images and to be proud of her real body.
She’s a business trying to capitalise on her bikinis by appealing to her fans through body positivity. Hypocrisy -but she’s a business, I’m not surprised
I don't think we should empathize with her at all. She literally makes money from her ideology of being body-positive and asking women not to edit their pictures. She should be dragged to the ground for doing this because unlike other influencers who admit to a little Photoshop and selling an enhanced image. She tries to be self-righteous and says "I'm not like other influencers" which makes it even more harmful for young girls because they think her body is unedited. This honestly makes me so mad because it is so manipulative and wrong on so many levels.
You should be upset. She’s a hypocrite and making money off of ONLY lies. If you preach no photoshopping AND you’re a body positive influencer you SHOULD NEVER photo shop. You’re empathizing with her because she’s hot.
?? That last sentence is kinda weird... Also, she might be "empathizing" because she might be scared of a backlash. So many times when she posts a video of exposing celebrities, she has the fan base stans attacking her and calling her insecure so she is probably just trying to stay safe. It must be really annoying and stressful for her when people get angry at her when she doesn't empathize with the influencers/celebrities and people get angry at her when she does.
@@tatiaa7206 i understand and see where you’re coming from, but I also kind of disagree. Unless Stephanie is at risk of getting sued or in danger from other people’s comments, I think she has the right to say whatever she thinks !! Especially because this is her page, she shouldn’t listen to brainwashed fans that think everything on the net is real. If the guy that told the truth is posting while being threatened to get sued, Stephanie should have the right to comment without being afraid too. No amount of delusional people should overshadow influencers who are causing damage and doubt to other people
I also didn't understand Steph's sympathy with her, it totally goes outside the parameters. All the other influencers mentioned here edit, but none were NaTuRaLbOdYgOAlS, only her, and she wins the empathize 😅😅
Stephanie I really want to thank you for your videos. Ever since I found you I have become so much more aware of the unrealistic standards I hold my body to. Now with summer coming up, I’ll continue to learn loving how I look and not beat myself up for not meeting unrealistic beauty standards. You are making real change!!
I totally disagree with you. Her lying and being deceitful is not excusable. She’s literally lying to make money and she knows exactly what she’s doing. I don’t follow her but how did people not see that she was photoshopping I think it’s kind of obvious 😳
I agree, I think it’s really harmful to treat this as a seemingly black and white issue where empathy and accountability are inextricably tied. I can empathize with her flawed humanity and self consciousness, sure, but can still hold her accountable for manipulative, conniving, detrimental actions. The second half of this video gave really “we need more mental health resources” when a violent/bigoted/etc thing is done- as though all people with mental health struggles are inherently that way. Plenty, maybe even the majority of femme folks deal with insecurities- the majority of us don’t use those insecurities to manipulate, prey upon, and hurt others. She’s not a victim here, she’s clearly lacking in a lot of basic morals totally unrelated to her body image.
I am so glad social media / influencers weren’t a thing when I grew up in the 80s/90s. It was hard enough to look at glossy beauty magazines, but Instagram would be so beyond toxic for me.
This is why I don't follow people like this on Instagram. Who show off their body in general I don't agree with. Our body's are beautiful but what's on the inside is what really matters.
The problem with this is that they are normalizing a body type that is NOT the norm. And boys young ans old men look at this and expect that from females or they think they are gross. And young girls, teenage girls and young women feel the same. They don't feel good enough the way God made them because of these influencers. I have a 7 year old daughter and my job will be to constantly ground her and remind her those girls are not real! But it will be a hard battle to fight! And THAT is the biggest issue with all of this!
You realise people look like that right? My sister looks like that naturally. Once again, it's not unrealistic because there are people who look like that, lots of them. But it shouldn't be the goal for everyone
I cannot thank you enough for covering this oh my goodness!! I commented on one of her “progress pics” gently asking that she omit food details from her (already problematic) before/after posts and was met with SO MUCH BULLYING to the point that I couldn’t even open ig for a while!! It is a fact that the diets she’s been pushing recently aren’t for everyone and while she states that it is not advice meant to be taken, she still puts those details in as if people won’t follow!!! I followed her for body positivity like so many of her other followers, many in recovery from an ED like myself!!! I thought it was extremely tone deaf and cruel to post diet information on a page that was platformed on body positivity. One of the mean commenters actually used the phrase “toxic body positivity” and I cannot tell you how hard that made me laugh. I even stated that bopo extends to health and wellness!! Loving your body in whatever condition it is in!! I’m all for being the best version of yourself, I am not okay with pushing diet culture as part of the bopo movement
I have suspected for a while that she also FaceTunes her face because her skin looks so different to the rest of their body. And now she’s selling a skin care brand…
@@stephanielange as someone with stretch marks, the way to show and share them in a positive light is to share them exactly how they are, along with the rest of your face and body without editing them to enhance them or change them :(
I’m sorry but karina is completely in the wrong and needs to be hold accountable there is no excuse literally. These influencers preach 24/7 about body positivity meanwhile they are just doing it to gain followers literally only for their own profit. Her and the many other influencers are two faced period
Maybe my stance is a bit cynical... but I start on the basis of "everyone online is lying" and that's it. I don't expect people who chose to be online in a "professional" way to actually be truthful, because they are a business. Incarnated in the form of a person, but they are marketing aspects that they know are exploitable and have an audience, and therefore a market. They are no different to Target or any big buck store to me.
This is how it’s got to be and I need to get better at thinking this way. It’s hard because I like to have a role model for motivation, but it seems these don’t exist anymore
@@nannoreul this is going to be a pretty nerdy reference, but in the Artemis Fowl books, not giving context away, there is a character that says we have to find role models in the people in our lives, admire people we actually know personally, and not in far away figures. We have to find people that can inspire and motivate us in our daily personal lives to be the best we can be. That resonated with me so deeply that I took it as a life mantra, and I hope I can share that seed of wisdom
I followed her when I was younger and more impressionable and she was leaning towards more of a regular gym influencer. I followed anyone and everyone back then because I was a little disordered myself. When she started dancing funny and showing her cellulite and gained a little bit of weight , I honestly didn't like it at first , but I kept my follower status with her , maybe just to see how it turned out. What's crazy is , over all these years , I eneded up kind of liking her and she grew on me. I still found her to be pretty cringey , but I had aged and matured myself and had grown to appreciate the body positive train a little. I've unfollowed so many influencers over the years , but I guess I just decided to keep following her. All of this news is honestly so insane to me... I was really suprised because I considered myself to be pretty skeptical at this point and thought I had decent character judgement. This whole thing really disappoints me 🤕
People are very smart and observant now. We have seen enough failed photoshops, and we know how to pay attention to details. How would she not expect to be called out by someone eventually? And how would she has the audacity to believe that she could hide these lies forever? I just don't get it...
I think the problem is that models are usually quiet about whether they've edited their pics so you can decide for yourself that it looks too good to be true and ignore it, but when someone is being outspoken about the fact that they've not edited their pics (when really they have) you let yourself trust that this is what actual bodies look like and a good standard to compare yourself to. I feel like the latter is more damaging because it's outright lying rather than open to interpretation.
I think the “natural influencer” editing her pictures is more toxic than those who just don’t mention it. I don’t excuse this behavior and she’s making a brand out of it. Social media is about being real and when part of that is your brand you lose all credibility.
With influencers like this "rebel against editing, embrace your cellulite", and fitfluencers, etc etc, I would be massively surprised if they are not shady. How many influencers have we seen where they get caught for being a crook, they tearfully make a sort of apology, then they turn up promoting something completely different. Brittany Dawn (sp?) leaps to mind. It's best to approach every new influencer you see with a skeptical mindset, so you don't get burned. Thanks for the video!
I don't even have instagram anymore because it is just bad for my mental health. I recovered from an eating disorder a few years ago and a big aspect of my bad body image was comparing to others, online and in person. When recovering, I resorted to body positive accounts which were definitely more empowering, but they didn't solve the root of the problem which was an excessive focus on the body rather than putting value in other elements of my identity and self. However, I was at a point where turning to those accounts was a step in the right direction and it is really disappointing to see someone use their platform irresponsibly like this, knowing how many girls are looking up to them.
The only reason why I DON'T feel bad for Karina is because I read the former employees messages and she is terribly abusive. You can be insecure, you can suffer and lie, but I have no empathy for abusers.
Sometimes I wish we could turn back time, to black and white pictures, a sunglass before the mirror selfie, random funny videos with the laptop camera - AND NO THOUGHTS ABOUT FILTER JUST FUN Sad how fake social media is a unreal parallel world 🥴
It’s one thing to add makeup, put yourself in better lighting, or even whiten teeth (because all those things can also be quickly changed in real life), but changing face or body shapes is so deceptive-just feels like a big lie & very dishonest. Don’t do this, y’all!
I am so happy you made a video about her! I too followed her abd thought he was really cool, but then, something started to smell fishy and I unfollowed her. What I felt was... she was promoting cellulite, belly rolls, eczema, some "flaws" that she had and other women had to make herself be very relatable, all this whiiiiile also being your perfect bodygoals girl like you said - tiny waist and big ass. Somehow to make herself look like "Hey, look at me, I am a godess looking woman but I still have some flaws so you should not worry". -> so she did not completely make herself look normal like all women, she still wanted herself to be on a pedestal. Like., yeah, i have flaws, but I still look sexy and bomb. I understand you still wanna looj sexy and feel like a godess as a woman! But her photos looked too unrealistic...she did not do it all the way...she did it just to be seen as empowring
I’ve tried to be a fitness influencer a couple years ago when they were all up and coming and I realized it’s all a bunch of nonsense. Sure, some post some good workouts but the follow culture and the “perfect” photos everyone posts, it’s all a bunch of crap. I found myself editing some things because of lighting or a bloats day or what not. I realized how stupid it was for me to feel MORE insecure about myself when I was genuinely trying to help other people feel better / more fit. It’s a weird slippery slope. This example is a real doozy though, wow.
Two beautiful statements made by our goddess Stephanie and all we need to know: 1. Sometimes human beings fuck up. 2. Don't believe a single thing you see on Social Media.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your videos! I have zero confidence whatsoever, but watching your videos is actually starting to help me feel better about myself. I used to be a size zero-1 but I was using meth. I’ve been clean now for like 13 years now. I blew up from 110 lbs to 225 lbs, now I’m 150 lbs. I hate it but I know it’s a lot better than being on meth. I’m also dealing with several different health issues. Due to my weight, health issues and a couple other things I’ve been fighting some serious depression. So my point is I am very thankful for your videos, they are starting to help me feel better about myself.
Wow this is so heartbreaking! I’ve followed her for a while and thought it was refreshing to see unedited pics for a change but some of her posts would make me a little sus since her face would be perfect in some like with a filter and not others or would notice her changing waist size but would blame it on the angle and the magic of certain poses! It breaks my heart that it seems like there are no genuine unedited “body” influencers out there! She isn’t the only one! Used to follow this other pretty big influencer who would post about her loose skin and no she didn’t seem to edit her loose skin or body but she always had such perfect youthful skin and so many would compliment her and ask for her secrets since she was already in her mid thirties looking like she is 23 with such flawless skin…. Turned out I found the face filter she uses on every single photo and video and you can see it glitch at times if you look closely! It’s just hard enough being a woman and dealing with insecurities that come with life but to have people who you trust are transparent still use some form of editing that can be small but can make such a big difference is really harmful to women like me who are very insecure and who seek out people to follow who will help boost your confidence in this day and age of everything fake on social media! It’s hard to have faith in anything you see online these days since they can be fake with disclaimers saying “not edited” “all natural”! But thank you for always being so open and honest Stephanie ❤️ we need more like you !
I think the hard thing about body positivity is you still need to fit the beauty standard OR be very funny. Cuz the big names are all gorgeous but have one "flaw" like cellulite, acne, scars etc. Which feels a lot like that trend "She's a 10 but...". Like they can be popular with their "flaw" because they look amazing. And as Stephanie's videos so clearly show, everyone feels the pressure to try to fit that impossible standard, and I can imagine that those feelings increase as a body positive influencer as they get a lot of hate.
I think its far more concerning what people have said about her behavior. Screw the hypocrisy...I'd be fearful of the narcissistic behavior patterns...that's absolutely terrifying and so damaging
The internet is a very vulnerable place. The model or insta body have always presented themselves as "the body's you must achieve to be pretty" In the past I found myself doing unhealthy things to achieve this insta body type after close people me made harsh comments about my body. My new philosophy is trying to accept myself in everyway possible, & try not to be hyper focused on the "perfect" body. I feel you can rock whatever body you have in an awesome way. Glad they're videos like this not judging people, but spreading awareness.
Love your content Steph ❤ I would just like to speak up for the boys too though. We have the same dynamic of scrolling through a mix of insta body goals guys and then, luckily, the much needed counter balance of body positive boys out there. We get sucked in to. We get in our heads about our own attractiveness and worth too. We get caught up in endless comparisons to unreal images. We examine our faces and bodies and feel less then at times. I think this can be more of a situation that applies to the gay community tbh, especially when it comes to the male influencers who promote body positivity and diversity as I definitely see it being predominantly gay men who front these type of profiles, which is a blessing! Also historically and culturally the gay community has been pretty hard on a male who doesn't fit the cliche aesthetic of either a skinny young twink or a ripped insta perfect man. And dont get me started on ageism within the community 😮 As i said, love you, love the channel, love the content and its message Steph. Just felt a need to drop a comment for the guys and say we feel this too ❤ 🏳️🌈
Thank you Shane. I see this so much in the gay community. My gay friends frequently talk about how superficial and judgmental gay men are. I swear, they are cattier bitches than women! 😆 Love you just the way you are! Thanks for sharing this just as painful truth. ❤
I'm kinda glad that I have no idea how to edit my photos (sometimes I just change the brightness on the photo, but that's all). I think it would be quite sad and embarrassing for others to find that I edited my photos 🥲🥲😬. I do think it's a good point that even body positivity influencers can not be happy with certain parts of their bodies. Guys are less likely to edit their photos (I think, but I might be wrong 🤷🏼♀️), but even if they look awesome, they probably too don't like certain parts of their bodies. We all have this one or few parts of our bodies, which we would like to look that way or another way.
STEPHANIEEEEEE YOU LOOK ABSOLUTLY DEOP DEAD GORGEUS ON THIS! i looooove this makeup, the hair, the lighting, the clothe! recently im feeling 100% more beautiful withou beauty filters and blurring and i think you have a bir part on it. so thank you babe♡♡♡♡
I just know 90% of photos posted by influencers are edited, it doesn't phase me anymore at the age of 31 since I know the truth lol. However, the same knowledge can't be said for teens and possibly those in their early 20s-which is the sad part.
I gave up social media 7 years ago and oh my gosh I'm SO grateful to be off that drug. Now I'm climbing mountains, going on expeditions to Antarctica, Iceland and Alaska and making fantastic friends. Trust me, get out and live.
If she’s so insecure then she shouldn’t post at all instead of faking her body. I think she’s in the wrong 100% like every other influencer who does the same. I would have to disagree with u Steph
I don't mind when an influencer edits as long as they are not trying to sell a product, and it's genuinely just an aesthetic photo. However, when they preach about body positivity and don't disclose body edits or only shows a partial picture of reality, that is the most harmful to people's self esteem. I myself smooth certain things out but I would never sell a product and tell people "hey this is what I really look like". I feel so sad for her because as much as she claims to love herself as is that is not true and I wish her and her young fans healing
I love goob!! He’s funny and exposes not only fakeness but also creeps within the fitness space. Highly recommend everyone follows. He’s doing good work!
Glad to see you- was actually just thinking about you today (not a stalker LOL) I think someone who posts "be proud of your body!" then edits her own body is shady. I don't care about her explanation. Can you imagine her followers who are like "well, I still don't look like you????" when it's all editing? Shameful.
Love your content because besides making me feel better about myself, I can feel how well-intentioned your message is. While these dishonest influencers, deserve to be held accountable, piling on more hate as a form of punishment, is not the way. This influencer is, however, no better than the fit-fluencers who post 'what I eat in a day to get...' videos and I hope that those that have been deceived, don't feel any worse about their bodies. Your channel is amazing and posting this kind of content is not always the easiest.
To people not understanding why Steph can have empathy for this person: There's a big difference between empathy and approval. You can have empathy regarding the feelings someone has and disapprove the actions caused by these feelings. These are two seperate things, that's what Stephanie explains in the video.
You put in words what I could not, thank you! This is exactly it! X
I agree with that but she’s empathetic towards a theory as to why she did it. I wish she’d come out and say why she did it so there would be something to empathize with.
Screenshotting this comment because this conflicting feeling feels so hard to explain but you did it pretty damn well
I kinda wish she had straight up said it then? Because all I heard after that train started was excuses and reasons to feel bad for her, not any want or claim she should accept accountability? Empathy is fine but vocalizing the other part is necessary to people thinking you dont approve of it. Instead she just kept saying she gets it, she's done it, and it's not illegal. That's not saying it's bad. She even said she's "not angry with her" and even though her whole brand is not photoshopping, it's ok she photoshopped. That statement is not saying she was in the wrong.
Of course but she didn't really take Karina accountable for actions on this video and I guess that's why people thought she was too "nice" with her
Her being insecure doesn’t give her the pass to be deceitful in her job, especially since she is doing the exact opposite of what she preaches and has a huge following.
Agreed, Stephanie said she used to photoshop her images to sympathize with the lady but Stephanie was never making money off it, the lady is and has a million followers which makes her actions unacceptable.
Cassandra Bankson has talked about editing her photos on instgram and her approach was to post both the edited and unedited versions of the same photo of herself typically posted together. That way you can see your perfected image but also still be honest with your followers. I guess a solution like that just wasn’t enough for this influencer.
Exactly this. It is so fucking annoying, and avoiding the responsibility and owning up to it? Bitch, come on.
@@LotusesGalaxyOcean it's really mind boggling that she would edit her photos twice I guess. Once to show off a clearly heavily edited shot and again to show a more subtly edited shot that she claimed was original. That's two steps too many to be calling this a little mistake.
Imagine this in any other career path. “Hey, I’m your surgeon and I know I was SUPPOSED to remove your gallbladder today but I was feeling insecure about my skills so I just cut you open and sewed you right back up without actually removing your gallbladder.” My bad!
moral of the story - trust NO influencer ever
100%
The lady who made this video is an influencer just a diffrent kind than the people she's talking about
I'd say to just be wary about who you trust not to never trust anyone as long as you're not worshipping them because that's just not healthy
It’s sadly not just influencers. The digital age has completely blasted the idea that “the camera never lies” out of the water, and you can no longer trust anything you see.
Exactly why i am fell off instagram. All lies…
This is so disappointing, yet not surprising. Benefiting off of potentially young girls by telling them not to do exactly what she does is low.
They’re all like that. That’s why I never followed any of them . They don’t benefit me at all 😂 and other fitness shitfluencers promote these BS products and exercises to get an “instagram body” when they’ve had surgery lol
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Don't have my edge AND buy into me!!
Sorry but there's no such thing as "benefit off of" in the English language. One benefits FROM something.
Also... "off of" in any context is also incorrect. Take something OFF the table. Take OFF my clotbes etc. There should never be an of after off. Somehow everyone these days thinks that's correct... But it isn't. Yes. I'm the grammar police and I'm proud.
Omg ur so fucking prettyyyyy
this is worse than a regular influencer who edits because she makes it appear as though she doesnt. which is manipulative
Angie from Hot and Flashy does the same.
super manipulative
Nope- she's in the WRONG. Women are choosing to spend their money on her product BECAUSE they believe she is what she represents. She can do what she wants but deserves to lose her brand.
And seriously, think of the girls that think they are now feeling worse because they don't look as good as someone that supposedly doesn't photo shop. She's worse than the ones that do!!!
That's such a good point. I also think she's worse by saying she doesn't photoshop her pictures so her perfectly smooth butt is real and now girls with actual dimples and cellulite feel less than. It hurt more than helped.
‼️I completely agree! Its not the editing so much as the LIES. She is literally making things worse because she claims to not edit her photos and be all real and then people believe her because she doesn't edit out cellulite or whatever so girls are like why isn't my waist that skinny. The LYING is the problem. The HYPOCRISY is the problem. There's literally nothing worse than a hypocrite. What's worse than a murderer? A murderer always preaching pacifism and judging people for wayy more minor things while holding themselves up as a saint! If she wants to edit her photos fine. That's her prerogative. But don't pretend like you don't edit them and are against editing them then 😂
Agreed
No, She’s absolutely disgusting. 💯 PERIODT. I’m GLAD ppl r exposing FRAUDS like this!! Don’t you DARE say you’re all about ‘women empowerment’ and “let’s embrace our cellulite!!” ..only to FRAUDULENTLY HIDE your own when your in Fact, Trying to make MONEY off of those exact women insecurities! Ughh.. I’ve never seen such a BLATANT Piece of TRASH using women’s own self worth- SO FAKE!!- for their own Self gain from an influencer before in My Life!!.. ugh.. >cough, Kardashians, COUGH< it’s just DESPICABLE! And I am so GLAD they r being called out n exposed for the true Trash they truly are! 🗑️ 🐷 🤮
You guys have no idea how long it took me to place those little pink shorts over every image of Karina 🤣 I need a holiday after that. When are booty pics gonna stop being a thing
I CANNOT WAIT until that shit goes “out of trend” and we can post normal photos of our FACES
@@peregrina5208 fr tho !!!! 💯
@@peregrina5208 not your misogyny jumping out 😂😂 dear god fight the patriarchy I am begging you pick me women to stand up
No idea who this person is. I stopped going on IG years ago when it became one big a** fest. Everyone has one. I don't know why they need a camera focused on it at all times. Just tells me you probably have absolutely nothing else to offer in life if your rear end is the most important thing about you.
@Peregrina ummm wtf a booty pic is not "portraying yourself like an object".
If body positivity wasn't the specific part of her brand used to sell products, then she's a fraud IMO. We can apply the same logic to when the Kardashians use filters in adverts for selling their makeup/skincare - the whole point is to see the product unfiltered. It's false advertising. If her brand was unconnected to capitalising on the body positivity movement, I'd say she's only human and give her more grace.... but this isn't it for me ☹
Amen🎉
Exactly what I just said! 💯💯💯
Truest thing i ever read
you can feel bad for someone and still hold them accountable for lying
This.
PREACH 👏🏼💯
If I were them, I’d probably feel pretty empty and worthless.
Facts. But NO you DO NOT get any pass literally LYING & STEALING FROM PPL - Cuz that’s exactly what ppl like her r doing- when they r trying to sell athletics shyt on a total FALSE Basis! It’s FRAUD & Totally Despicable n Ugh so WRONG 💯
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she is hypocrite. its her job. she is gaining tons of dollars for faking.
Yeah they all are this is nothing new. I don’t get why these girls have millions of followers on Instagram they’re doing damage beyond repair to other women hating themselves for not looking like that edited photo. Not good. And men expecting all women to look like that lol it’s giving major clown energy
What do they even do for us? Tell us to buy shit? They offer nothing for us whatsoever.
Not the first female to make income for faking 😂
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I don't feel bad for her. She lied for money. Period.
I have to respectfully disagree with you here. I do NOT feel bad for her at ALL. Insecurity is not a valid reason to lie like this and then double down when called out.
my thoughts exactly
100 percent correct
This!!
EXACTLY 💯 she’s disgusting and a FRAUD
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Stephanie, you have such a heart of gold to empathize - and I get the insecurity part.
However, I think this chick deserves no "cutting some slack". She specifically made money off of her brand and has deceived millions. That’s a crook if I’ve ever seen one. No excuses in my opinion.
I was also thinking the same, Steph is so pure hearted for cutting her some slack. Regarding Karina, in my books that’s simply called a hypocrite, you don’t just go telling people to love how they are, and showing them the almost-perfect image of her natural body telling girls they should feel good about it, but ITS ACTUALLY EDITED, leaving girls to believe that their natural bodies aren’t as perfect as Karina’s natural body! I hope you understand what i mean to say, I’m so sad.
Its scary how these people are called influencers. Which means they influence people. Our society is f****
omg literally!! influencers should be scientists, doctors, authors, and other fields that actually benefit society.. these people should just be called narcissists
@@angelblue52 you’re exactly right like in school they used to ask us who was our own inspiration basically influence and all our answers as 4/5th graders were professions like you mentioned. I’m 23 now & it feels like so much has changed since 😂
I think preaching body positivity, you should be real and unadulterated. She says to accept yourself, and then she doesn't.
Yes EXACTLY.
Karina Irby is asking for others (her followers) to show their “real authentic selves.” While she is out there using filers and digitally altering her body… WHILE advertising her brands and products. It is misinforming her audience, steering them the wrong way, and expecting NO repercussions for her intentional actions. Basically, for Money and to gain Influence.
Shame on Karina for not being honest. Hypocrites hey? Lol
This is why I'm barely on any social medias, my noggin stays clear and I stay happy. 🌱
Exactly
Amen🎉
I disagree with you. I cannot empathize with someone who makes cash from „being real and unedited“. I get your thought process on why she might do it but girl this woman makes MONEY from that. This is just sooo wrong…
Agreed. If she was a typical look at my lifestyle influencer shopping photos is whatever but this was her job. She profited off er hypocrisy and it's disgusting. She was no longer just another insecure women, she a person thay pushes people to buy stuff.
Angie from Hot and Flashy is the same. She blurs her after pictures when she posts her before and afters. She’s lying to all her subscribers and working with the company Agency making money scamming all her subscribers. I can’t stand it.
Exactly! She makes money out of “being real”, lmao. It’s way worse than just editing your photos.
Hi Stephanie!! I’m a mom of two and have suffered from multiple eating disorders throughout my life. Karina was actually the first “body positivity” influencers that I ever followed and I loved her content because she seemed very raw and real. It’s super disappointing to see this because I’ve always been insecure about my waist-to-hips ratio (I have no waist, I’m a rectangle lol). I always envied her for her small waist and I think she’s gorgeous even without the filters, but it just makes me sad that someone that I looked up to so much ended up tweaking just like everyone else. I just posted my first swimsuit photo postpartum and I’m about 30 lbs heavier than I’d like to be, but I felt beautiful and didn’t tweak it one bit. Hoping that all of those suffering with Body Dysmorphic or the like see their beauty no matter what. ❤️
Well said and done😀
"I have no waist, I'm a rectangle" girl the way I feel that 😂😂
@@amymbeauty8765 us rectangles deserve love too 😂😂🫶
@@alexandrarussom33 😂😂😂
Majority of these women online do not naturally have these small waist and large hips/butts. I find it odd that in the 90s nearly no one had this body type and now it is seen everywhere we look. So many are getting fat shifted from unwanted places to the wanted places. All shapes are beautiful, but these exaggerated tiny waists and huge butts is over done and unrealistic.
Naaa she’s a scam. No excuse for making money off being fake , especially in the name of NOT being fake 🤦🏻♀️
Her editing is not the issue here, almost all girls edit as we live in an image based society. But to build a whole brand out of shaming girls who edit and then to do it yourself all while pretending that you never edit
This
The difference between when you were photoshopping your photos and when she’s done it is that you weren’t making money off the image of your body.
She has been promoting herself as “natural” and led her audience to believe they could attain something that’s virtually impossible irl (without paying for body altering surgeries).
Sure, she might leave cellulite or something in the photo, but in doing so that would only lead her audience to believe that since she left some parts unedited then she likely left ALL of it unedited.
If she wasn’t making money off her body and the body positivity branding, then I could forgive her. However, she is making a lot of money from deceiving her followers. No matter how you try to frame it, that is unacceptable.
IM SO TIRED OF ALL THESE “INFLUENCERS” LMFAO!
Why are we still giving them attention I don’t understand
The smartest comment ever 😂❤ thank God I don't have Instagram, tik tok and other popular platforms 😊
@@andreeailie9053 I mean I just don’t get it they’re all just trying to sell us shit… they’re BS online sales people that’s all influencers are.
@Erin what's her IG?
I actually began unfollowing A TON of whoever doesn’t feed my mental health. Everything that i find myself influencing wrongly to, i’ll gladly be unfollowing.
Thank you 👌 Best coment
This time I don‘t really agree with you. I feel like you try to excuse her behaviour with having insecurities etc. but no, it‘s her brand, it‘s what her whole „career“ is about. You cant‘t just say „Whoopsie she feels insecure so I empathize for her“. She lies to everyone and tries to profit from peoples insecurities by faking things. No, absolutely no. And yes, maybe you did the same thing as in you were photoshopping your pictures but it’s not comparable to what she does
Exactly. Her being insecure doesn’t give her the pass to be deceitful in her job, especially since she is doing the exact opposite of what she preaches and has a huge following.
Lol she probs just trying to avoid catching a lawsuit 😂
She is trying to get that trendy body positivity following, while still attracting those people looking for a "good looking woman" to either oogle or idolize. She wants to ride the wave of body positivity while not actually following, because that wouldnt bring in as many followers as a fat butt and curvy waist would 🙄
Exactly!!!!
There's a HUGE difference between you editing your photos because people were bullying you for looking "too thin," and you were trying to cut down on that, and an influencer who's ENTIRE PLATFORM is about promoting "body positivity" and "no filters" doing it because she'd rather make more money by any means necessary than practice what she preaches...
I do hope that someday you can see why these 2 scenarios are NOT one and the same. 😅
Genuinely. I get it, she's a hot girl too, it's easier to empathize with people you are similar too, but shebreally gave her a whole fake excuse, tied it in a bow, and said actually only some people were like lied to, so who cares? The fat girls that liked her care, but how would she get that, she's not a fat girl thatsbhad to deal with that side of tha coin.
I just hate how she doubled down and didn't give a real apology or take real accountability!!
This is my main issue too. Instead of apologizing and acknowledging the damage she has done to others through her deceit, she just seems to be trying to garner sympathy. No human being is perfect and I understand what it’s like to feel insecure, but her failure to own up to her actions is what makes it hard for me to empathize with her. She doesn’t seem to be sorry, she just feels sorry for herself.
@@Femmagorgon I agree. This seems very selfish and narcissistic of her
Idc if "she's only human" and therefore also has insecurities. THEN DON'T CREATE AN ACCOUNT OFF BEING AUTHENTIC AND LOVING YOUR BODY. It's really that simple. She is clearly profiting off other women's insecurity and being "relatable" all whilst doing THE SAME thing other influencers are doing. That's why I don't believe anyone on social media. ESPECIALLY body-positive/ fitness influencers.
I disagree with you Steph, she is no better than the rest of them, lying about her real body and making money for it just like the others. Sad to see you defending her.
Yeah damn that really took a turn
Preach to that
Oh no. We are not going to feel bad for this woman, who is taking advantage of young women - manipulating them to sell a product. Preying on their self esteem. You can empathize with someone and be angry at them, too.
How is she anti - influencer lol does she really market herself that way… she’s a fake like the rest of them
@@u-kneeque I completely agree
@@u-kneeque yeah I think so too
@@u-kneeque Yep, that booty isn't natural lol.
who ????
@@chrissyb8063 karina?😂
It's called lying. It's detrimental to young women. My daughter (18 yr old) and her friends are constantly bombarded with these fake images of the female body. I remind her these are fake images and to be proud of her real body.
She’s a business trying to capitalise on her bikinis by appealing to her fans through body positivity. Hypocrisy -but she’s a business, I’m not surprised
I don't think we should empathize with her at all. She literally makes money from her ideology of being body-positive and asking women not to edit their pictures. She should be dragged to the ground for doing this because unlike other influencers who admit to a little Photoshop and selling an enhanced image. She tries to be self-righteous and says "I'm not like other influencers" which makes it even more harmful for young girls because they think her body is unedited. This honestly makes me so mad because it is so manipulative and wrong on so many levels.
You should be upset. She’s a hypocrite and making money off of ONLY lies. If you preach no photoshopping AND you’re a body positive influencer you SHOULD NEVER photo shop. You’re empathizing with her because she’s hot.
?? That last sentence is kinda weird... Also, she might be "empathizing" because she might be scared of a backlash. So many times when she posts a video of exposing celebrities, she has the fan base stans attacking her and calling her insecure so she is probably just trying to stay safe. It must be really annoying and stressful for her when people get angry at her when she doesn't empathize with the influencers/celebrities and people get angry at her when she does.
@@tatiaa7206 i understand and see where you’re coming from, but I also kind of disagree. Unless Stephanie is at risk of getting sued or in danger from other people’s comments, I think she has the right to say whatever she thinks !! Especially because this is her page, she shouldn’t listen to brainwashed fans that think everything on the net is real. If the guy that told the truth is posting while being threatened to get sued, Stephanie should have the right to comment without being afraid too. No amount of delusional people should overshadow influencers who are causing damage and doubt to other people
I also didn't understand Steph's sympathy with her, it totally goes outside the parameters. All the other influencers mentioned here edit, but none were NaTuRaLbOdYgOAlS, only her, and she wins the empathize 😅😅
Stephanie I really want to thank you for your videos. Ever since I found you I have become so much more aware of the unrealistic standards I hold my body to. Now with summer coming up, I’ll continue to learn loving how I look and not beat myself up for not meeting unrealistic beauty standards. You are making real change!!
They’re not an anti-influencer unless they’re offline.
Exactly!
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Bingo
To lie and get caught is one thing but then to take NO accountability once you’re exposed! Whew i hate social media.
I totally disagree with you. Her lying and being deceitful is not excusable. She’s literally lying to make money and she knows exactly what she’s doing. I don’t follow her but how did people not see that she was photoshopping I think it’s kind of obvious 😳
I agree, I think it’s really harmful to treat this as a seemingly black and white issue where empathy and accountability are inextricably tied. I can empathize with her flawed humanity and self consciousness, sure, but can still hold her accountable for manipulative, conniving, detrimental actions. The second half of this video gave really “we need more mental health resources” when a violent/bigoted/etc thing is done- as though all people with mental health struggles are inherently that way. Plenty, maybe even the majority of femme folks deal with insecurities- the majority of us don’t use those insecurities to manipulate, prey upon, and hurt others. She’s not a victim here, she’s clearly lacking in a lot of basic morals totally unrelated to her body image.
I am so glad social media / influencers weren’t a thing when I grew up in the 80s/90s. It was hard enough to look at glossy beauty magazines, but Instagram would be so beyond toxic for me.
This is why I don't follow people like this on Instagram. Who show off their body in general I don't agree with. Our body's are beautiful but what's on the inside is what really matters.
The problem with this is that they are normalizing a body type that is NOT the norm. And boys young ans old men look at this and expect that from females or they think they are gross. And young girls, teenage girls and young women feel the same. They don't feel good enough the way God made them because of these influencers. I have a 7 year old daughter and my job will be to constantly ground her and remind her those girls are not real! But it will be a hard battle to fight! And THAT is the biggest issue with all of this!
Very true!!
Exactly. People think the unattainable and unnatural iss possible and hate their own REAL bodies as a result, and men's expectations are sky high
You realise people look like that right? My sister looks like that naturally. Once again, it's not unrealistic because there are people who look like that, lots of them. But it shouldn't be the goal for everyone
I cannot thank you enough for covering this oh my goodness!! I commented on one of her “progress pics” gently asking that she omit food details from her (already problematic) before/after posts and was met with SO MUCH BULLYING to the point that I couldn’t even open ig for a while!! It is a fact that the diets she’s been pushing recently aren’t for everyone and while she states that it is not advice meant to be taken, she still puts those details in as if people won’t follow!!! I followed her for body positivity like so many of her other followers, many in recovery from an ED like myself!!! I thought it was extremely tone deaf and cruel to post diet information on a page that was platformed on body positivity. One of the mean commenters actually used the phrase “toxic body positivity” and I cannot tell you how hard that made me laugh. I even stated that bopo extends to health and wellness!! Loving your body in whatever condition it is in!!
I’m all for being the best version of yourself, I am not okay with pushing diet culture as part of the bopo movement
ahhh idk I have to disagree… she’s making money also off of the narrative.
Did no one see the screen shot where an ex employee accused her of physical abuse 👀 editing should be the least of our worries with her…
I saw it
This indeed, this is a two part story, not just the photoshopping but also being an awful human being
I have suspected for a while that she also FaceTunes her face because her skin looks so different to the rest of their body. And now she’s selling a skin care brand…
I think she actually sharpens the rest of her body so that her cellulite stands out more etc. x
@@stephanielange as someone with stretch marks, the way to show and share them in a positive light is to share them exactly how they are, along with the rest of your face and body without editing them to enhance them or change them :(
I’m sorry but karina is completely in the wrong and needs to be hold accountable there is no excuse literally. These influencers preach 24/7 about body positivity meanwhile they are just doing it to gain followers literally only for their own profit. Her and the many other influencers are two faced period
Maybe my stance is a bit cynical... but I start on the basis of "everyone online is lying" and that's it. I don't expect people who chose to be online in a "professional" way to actually be truthful, because they are a business. Incarnated in the form of a person, but they are marketing aspects that they know are exploitable and have an audience, and therefore a market. They are no different to Target or any big buck store to me.
Same!!
It is a philosophical stance. I completely agree.
This is how it’s got to be and I need to get better at thinking this way. It’s hard because I like to have a role model for motivation, but it seems these don’t exist anymore
@@nannoreul this is going to be a pretty nerdy reference, but in the Artemis Fowl books, not giving context away, there is a character that says we have to find role models in the people in our lives, admire people we actually know personally, and not in far away figures. We have to find people that can inspire and motivate us in our daily personal lives to be the best we can be. That resonated with me so deeply that I took it as a life mantra, and I hope I can share that seed of wisdom
I followed her when I was younger and more impressionable and she was leaning towards more of a regular gym influencer. I followed anyone and everyone back then because I was a little disordered myself. When she started dancing funny and showing her cellulite and gained a little bit of weight , I honestly didn't like it at first , but I kept my follower status with her , maybe just to see how it turned out. What's crazy is , over all these years , I eneded up kind of liking her and she grew on me. I still found her to be pretty cringey , but I had aged and matured myself and had grown to appreciate the body positive train a little. I've unfollowed so many influencers over the years , but I guess I just decided to keep following her. All of this news is honestly so insane to me... I was really suprised because I considered myself to be pretty skeptical at this point and thought I had decent character judgement. This whole thing really disappoints me 🤕
People are very smart and observant now. We have seen enough failed photoshops, and we know how to pay attention to details. How would she not expect to be called out by someone eventually? And how would she has the audacity to believe that she could hide these lies forever? I just don't get it...
Believing her own hype 😅
I think the problem is that models are usually quiet about whether they've edited their pics so you can decide for yourself that it looks too good to be true and ignore it, but when someone is being outspoken about the fact that they've not edited their pics (when really they have) you let yourself trust that this is what actual bodies look like and a good standard to compare yourself to. I feel like the latter is more damaging because it's outright lying rather than open to interpretation.
Most of her pics are thirst traps and product placements how is she different from every other influencer?
I think the “natural influencer” editing her pictures is more toxic than those who just don’t mention it. I don’t excuse this behavior and she’s making a brand out of it. Social media is about being real and when part of that is your brand you lose all credibility.
With influencers like this "rebel against editing, embrace your cellulite", and fitfluencers, etc etc, I would be massively surprised if they are not shady.
How many influencers have we seen where they get caught for being a crook, they tearfully make a sort of apology, then they turn up promoting something completely different. Brittany Dawn (sp?) leaps to mind.
It's best to approach every new influencer you see with a skeptical mindset, so you don't get burned.
Thanks for the video!
I don't even have instagram anymore because it is just bad for my mental health. I recovered from an eating disorder a few years ago and a big aspect of my bad body image was comparing to others, online and in person. When recovering, I resorted to body positive accounts which were definitely more empowering, but they didn't solve the root of the problem which was an excessive focus on the body rather than putting value in other elements of my identity and self. However, I was at a point where turning to those accounts was a step in the right direction and it is really disappointing to see someone use their platform irresponsibly like this, knowing how many girls are looking up to them.
The only reason why I DON'T feel bad for Karina is because I read the former employees messages and she is terribly abusive. You can be insecure, you can suffer and lie, but I have no empathy for abusers.
Lying a little bit is still lYing Stephanie...
Sometimes I wish we could turn back time, to black and white pictures, a sunglass before the mirror selfie, random funny videos with the laptop camera - AND NO THOUGHTS ABOUT FILTER JUST FUN
Sad how fake social media is a unreal parallel world 🥴
Take away: ‘’Don’t believe what you see on social media, and don’t be mean.” Life lesson.
It’s one thing to add makeup, put yourself in better lighting, or even whiten teeth (because all those things can also be quickly changed in real life), but changing face or body shapes is so deceptive-just feels like a big lie & very dishonest. Don’t do this, y’all!
I am so happy you made a video about her!
I too followed her abd thought he was really cool, but then, something started to smell fishy and I unfollowed her. What I felt was... she was promoting cellulite, belly rolls, eczema, some "flaws" that she had and other women had to make herself be very relatable, all this whiiiiile also being your perfect bodygoals girl like you said - tiny waist and big ass. Somehow to make herself look like "Hey, look at me, I am a godess looking woman but I still have some flaws so you should not worry". -> so she did not completely make herself look normal like all women, she still wanted herself to be on a pedestal. Like., yeah, i have flaws, but I still look sexy and bomb.
I understand you still wanna looj sexy and feel like a godess as a woman! But her photos looked too unrealistic...she did not do it all the way...she did it just to be seen as empowring
I’ve tried to be a fitness influencer a couple years ago when they were all up and coming and I realized it’s all a bunch of nonsense. Sure, some post some good workouts but the follow culture and the “perfect” photos everyone posts, it’s all a bunch of crap. I found myself editing some things because of lighting or a bloats day or what not. I realized how stupid it was for me to feel MORE insecure about myself when I was genuinely trying to help other people feel better / more fit. It’s a weird slippery slope. This example is a real doozy though, wow.
"crease and desist" 😅😂🤣
Pictures and videos will never be real representations of women, they will always be a just a small moment in 2D.
Two beautiful statements made by our goddess Stephanie and all we need to know:
1. Sometimes human beings fuck up.
2. Don't believe a single thing you see on Social Media.
You get me ❤️
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your videos! I have zero confidence whatsoever, but watching your videos is actually starting to help me feel better about myself. I used to be a size zero-1 but I was using meth. I’ve been clean now for like 13 years now. I blew up from 110 lbs to 225 lbs, now I’m 150 lbs. I hate it but I know it’s a lot better than being on meth. I’m also dealing with several different health issues. Due to my weight, health issues and a couple other things I’ve been fighting some serious depression. So my point is I am very thankful for your videos, they are starting to help me feel better about myself.
its not even about the editing - if she is an abuser, she NEEDS to be charged.
Wow this is so heartbreaking! I’ve followed her for a while and thought it was refreshing to see unedited pics for a change but some of her posts would make me a little sus since her face would be perfect in some like with a filter and not others or would notice her changing waist size but would blame it on the angle and the magic of certain poses! It breaks my heart that it seems like there are no genuine unedited “body” influencers out there! She isn’t the only one! Used to follow this other pretty big influencer who would post about her loose skin and no she didn’t seem to edit her loose skin or body but she always had such perfect youthful skin and so many would compliment her and ask for her secrets since she was already in her mid thirties looking like she is 23 with such flawless skin…. Turned out I found the face filter she uses on every single photo and video and you can see it glitch at times if you look closely! It’s just hard enough being a woman and dealing with insecurities that come with life but to have people who you trust are transparent still use some form of editing that can be small but can make such a big difference is really harmful to women like me who are very insecure and who seek out people to follow who will help boost your confidence in this day and age of everything fake on social media! It’s hard to have faith in anything you see online these days since they can be fake with disclaimers saying “not edited” “all natural”! But thank you for always being so open and honest Stephanie ❤️ we need more like you !
I think the hard thing about body positivity is you still need to fit the beauty standard OR be very funny. Cuz the big names are all gorgeous but have one "flaw" like cellulite, acne, scars etc. Which feels a lot like that trend "She's a 10 but...". Like they can be popular with their "flaw" because they look amazing. And as Stephanie's videos so clearly show, everyone feels the pressure to try to fit that impossible standard, and I can imagine that those feelings increase as a body positive influencer as they get a lot of hate.
STEPHANIE! This hair and makeup is just stunning on you 😩♥️
Not a “crease and desist” with all them warps in the pics 😂😂
If you are insecure then don’t post pictures of yourself half naked online.
I think its far more concerning what people have said about her behavior. Screw the hypocrisy...I'd be fearful of the narcissistic behavior patterns...that's absolutely terrifying and so damaging
The internet is a very vulnerable place. The model or insta body have always presented themselves as "the body's you must achieve to be pretty" In the past I found myself doing unhealthy things to achieve this insta body type after close people me made harsh comments about my body. My new philosophy is trying to accept myself in everyway possible, & try not to be hyper focused on the "perfect" body. I feel you can rock whatever body you have in an awesome way. Glad they're videos like this not judging people, but spreading awareness.
"You shouldn't steal anyone's baby. Yes, my baby is stolen, it's quite all right, you can trust me with it".
Love your content Steph ❤ I would just like to speak up for the boys too though. We have the same dynamic of scrolling through a mix of insta body goals guys and then, luckily, the much needed counter balance of body positive boys out there. We get sucked in to. We get in our heads about our own attractiveness and worth too. We get caught up in endless comparisons to unreal images. We examine our faces and bodies and feel less then at times. I think this can be more of a situation that applies to the gay community tbh, especially when it comes to the male influencers who promote body positivity and diversity as I definitely see it being predominantly gay men who front these type of profiles, which is a blessing! Also historically and culturally the gay community has been pretty hard on a male who doesn't fit the cliche aesthetic of either a skinny young twink or a ripped insta perfect man. And dont get me started on ageism within the community 😮
As i said, love you, love the channel, love the content and its message Steph. Just felt a need to drop a comment for the guys and say we feel this too ❤ 🏳️🌈
Thank you Shane. I see this so much in the gay community. My gay friends frequently talk about how superficial and judgmental gay men are. I swear, they are cattier bitches than women! 😆 Love you just the way you are! Thanks for sharing this just as painful truth. ❤
@@mariwilson803 thankyou ❤🏳️🌈
Influencers doing the opposite of what they preach? Shocking
The fact that she limited her comments on Instagram 💀
SIDE NOTE your hairrrrr! Just beautiful seriously. So so flattering on your skin tone❤❤❤
The colour of your hair in this is really flattering on you, I’m not sure if it’s always been like this but it looks amazing! ❤️
Agreed this hair colour looks STUNNING ❤
I'm kinda glad that I have no idea how to edit my photos (sometimes I just change the brightness on the photo, but that's all). I think it would be quite sad and embarrassing for others to find that I edited my photos 🥲🥲😬.
I do think it's a good point that even body positivity influencers can not be happy with certain parts of their bodies. Guys are less likely to edit their photos (I think, but I might be wrong 🤷🏼♀️), but even if they look awesome, they probably too don't like certain parts of their bodies. We all have this one or few parts of our bodies, which we would like to look that way or another way.
I have been feeling a bit bad today about my body but thankfully Stephanie uploaded. ❤️ It helps me feel better about myself
I feel bad about my body every single day, not just today. LOL
STEPHANIEEEEEE YOU LOOK ABSOLUTLY DEOP DEAD GORGEUS ON THIS! i looooove this makeup, the hair, the lighting, the clothe! recently im feeling 100% more beautiful withou beauty filters and blurring and i think you have a bir part on it. so thank you babe♡♡♡♡
Ooohhh thank you so much! And go you!! It’s freeing to let go of the filters and feel good without them! X
I need to say that you have really good audio, it's always a pleasure to listen to you :)
The internet is such a cesspool of nonsense upon nonsense . It’s sad
YES THIS!! I see “body positive” influencers saying “love your natural body” “body image” blah blah blah” and then edits their photos🤷♀️
love your hair omg those highlights are so natural and beautiful!
The body positive movement, like everything, has become nothing like what it was supposed to be.
omg this hair color is the best ive seen on you its perfect i hope you keep it ❤❤❤❤
I just know 90% of photos posted by influencers are edited, it doesn't phase me anymore at the age of 31 since I know the truth lol. However, the same knowledge can't be said for teens and possibly those in their early 20s-which is the sad part.
I gave up social media 7 years ago and oh my gosh I'm SO grateful to be off that drug. Now I'm climbing mountains, going on expeditions to Antarctica, Iceland and Alaska and making fantastic friends. Trust me, get out and live.
If she’s so insecure then she shouldn’t post at all instead of faking her body. I think she’s in the wrong 100% like every other influencer who does the same. I would have to disagree with u Steph
The fact that she threatened with a lawyer when caught is what make me not like her at all.
Totally unrelated but this hair color looks stunning on you!
Oh thank you! ❤️
I don't mind when an influencer edits as long as they are not trying to sell a product, and it's genuinely just an aesthetic photo. However, when they preach about body positivity and don't disclose body edits or only shows a partial picture of reality, that is the most harmful to people's self esteem. I myself smooth certain things out but I would never sell a product and tell people "hey this is what I really look like". I feel so sad for her because as much as she claims to love herself as is that is not true and I wish her and her young fans healing
I love goob!! He’s funny and exposes not only fakeness but also creeps within the fitness space. Highly recommend everyone follows. He’s doing good work!
Glad to see you- was actually just thinking about you today (not a stalker LOL) I think someone who posts "be proud of your body!" then edits her own body is shady. I don't care about her explanation. Can you imagine her followers who are like "well, I still don't look like you????" when it's all editing? Shameful.
"You either love him or hate him, he's like vegemite" 🤣
Love your content because besides making me feel better about myself, I can feel how well-intentioned your message is. While these dishonest influencers, deserve to be held accountable, piling on more hate as a form of punishment, is not the way. This influencer is, however, no better than the fit-fluencers who post 'what I eat in a day to get...' videos and I hope that those that have been deceived, don't feel any worse about their bodies. Your channel is amazing and posting this kind of content is not always the easiest.
That "we have to roast these pigs" comment was wild 😳
I didn't get it. Was he referring to the female influencer, or the man who called her out???
@Yolenda愛唱歌 / Yolenda Loves to Sing I think it was a dude bro talking about heavy women. 🫣
The worst part is that her unedited photos look BETTER. We have lost the ability to accept the beauty of normal bodies.
Your hair looks amazing! What have you done?❤
I was wondering the same thing! It's gorgeous!