Xie Na gained two extra pounds during her vacation
In a recent post on Chinese social media platform Weibo, popular celebrity Xie Na shared that she had gained two pounds during her vacation. The revelation has sparked a flurry of reactions from netizens, with some showing support and others making inflammatory remarks about weight gain, body image, and societal expectations.
5 October 2023
Xie Na's post featured a photo of herself and the caption "I gained two circles in the past few days. It's more adorable if she gets fatter! If there are selfies, that would be better." Many netizens responded positively to her lighthearted approach towards weight gain, with one user saying, "This is how you should be spending your holidays, eating and drinking every day while being overweight. Take a self-photo for us to see how much weight we gained."
However, not all reactions were as supportive. Some netizens expressed frustration towards the constant discussion of celebrities' weights, with one user stating, "女明星 who exercises regularly is fine, but don't talk about their weight or say things like getting fat that should be trending on Twitter. It's ridiculous when celebrities say they are overweight! They should wait until their weight reaches over 150 pounds before saying they are overweight."
Others criticized societal expectations and media portrayals of body image, with one user posting, "I can't believe it without selfies. Looking forward to LiZiJie's new variety show ~ ~ ~ Still a bit chubby is cute @ Xie Na." A netizen shared similar sentiments, saying, "Spending time cycling 1 hour and walking 1 hour, avoiding weight gain during vacation."
Despite the mixed reactions, it's worth noting that some users were more concerned with promoting healthy living habits. One person suggested, "Yan Jr Health Class," indicating a focus on maintaining fitness and wellness.
One netizen expressed frustration at the constant joke about weight gain, saying, "Why is this joke about weight gain still around in 2023? Can't we stop creating body image anxiety anymore?" Another user shared their thoughts, stating, "The purpose is to share their yoga photos and annoying content."
In light of Xie Na's post, some netizens provided advice on how to return to pre-holiday weight quickly, with one person posting, "Gaining weight during holidays? Here are four ways to return to your pre-holiday weight fast—stay motivated, folks!"
Overall, Xie Na's revelation about her weight gain during her vacation sparked a range of reactions from Weibo netizens. While some users showed support and shared funny comments or advice, others expressed frustration towards societal expectations, body image anxiety, and inflammatory remarks about weight gain.