Mother Breaks Down in Tears After Being Fat-Shamed and Asked to Leave Gym for Wearing a Sports Bra
A mother’s emotional video has gone viral after she shared her experience of being fat-shamed and asked to leave a gym simply because she wore a sports bra.
Shelby Rodriguez, a 26-year-old TikToker and mother of one, recently recounted the upsetting incident, explaining that she was criticized for wearing a sports bra that revealed a small portion of her stomach.
Holding up her plain black sports bra, which barely exposed an inch of her midsection, Rodriguez stated:
“For reference, this is my shirt.”
She then explained that a staff member initially warned her about her attire, saying:
“It’s fine for this time, but just so you know for next time.”
Rodriguez accepted the warning and continued her workout. However, just 15 minutes later, the gym’s program coordinator approached her and told her to leave.
Devastated, Rodriguez tearfully said:
“I’m so embarrassed!” before breaking down in sobs.
The heartbreaking video quickly gained traction, drawing an outpouring of support and sympathy from viewers. Many expressed outrage, offered words of encouragement, and even called out the gym in question.
Here are some of the most notable comments from the discussion…