Lizzo’s weight comments may lead to better health.

“JUST logged on and the app and this is the type of s**t I see about me on a daily basis It’s really starting to make me hate the world.”

Lizzo, the celebrity icon of the pro-fat movement, recently threatened to quit her monumental musical career due to online comments critical of her weight. On Wednesday, she locked her Twitter account and published a series of tweets complaining about online commentators who highlight Lizzo’s brand as the queen of “body positivity.”

“How is Lizzo still THIS fat when she’s constantly moving this much on stage?! I wonder what she must be eating,” wrote author Layah Heilpern.

The remark pointing out that it’s impossible to outrun a bad diet left the 35-year-old stadium singer enraged. Despite her rigorous routine as a world-famous performer, Lizzo’s size still calls into question the activist’s eating habits. While exercise is important to regulate metabolic function, weight is dictated by diet more than anything else, wherein hormones and enzymes control whether fat is stored or lost.

Time for a Change

The outrage expressed Wednesday, however, could also be the first step towards better health and a better life, not just for Lizzo but for her millions of fans who fall into the trap of aggressive body positivity that leaves them fat, sick, and depressed.

A real commitment to health begins in the kitchen starting with the complete elimination of deadly ultra-processed foods. Industrialized foods, however, make up 60 percent of calories in the typical American diet, probably because, on average, they’re 52 percent cheaper courtesy of taxpayer subsidies. Americans who raise the white flag on the obesity epidemic would clearly rather be rich and sick than healthy and poor.

Leading by Example

Cultural influencers such as Lizzo are providing little incentive to reverse the trends in obesity and a deteriorating lifespan. Obese teens today can already expect to live five fewer years than their parents and will likely have to pay at least twice as much in health care expenses. Meanwhile, research shows clear correlations between diet and brain health.

As cliche as it sounds, the first step to solving any problem is to acknowledge it. It’s not enough to simply “manifest” your way into any situation. Lizzo’s breakdown could be the trigger that she and her fans need to prioritize health above anything else. Black Americans in particular, who suffer from the highest prevalence of obesity, could use a health-conscious Lizzo’s activism.

Take Action

If you’re ready to prioritize your health, start by eliminating ultra-processed foods from your diet. These foods are deadly and make up 60 percent of calories in the typical American diet. Instead, focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods that will nourish your body and mind.

• Eliminate ultra-processed foods from your diet
• Eat whole, nutrient-dense foods
• Exercise regularly to regulate metabolic function

It’s time to take control of your health and your life. Let’s follow Lizzo’s lead and prioritize health above all else.

Tristan Justice is the western correspondent for The Federalist and the author of Social Justice Redux, a conservative newsletter on culture, health, and wellness. Follow him on Twitter at @JusticeTristan or contact him at [email protected]. Sign up for Tristan’s email newsletter here.