Lauren Ash Calls Out Internet Trolls Criticizing Her Weight Loss: ‘You Have No Ownership Over My Body’

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Lauren Ash is calling out social media critics who have attacked her for losing weight. The “Superstore” actress, 39, took to Twitter and Instagram on Saturday to address hateful comments and messages she received after she posted a photo a week ago in which she appeared thinner than some fans are used to seeing her. “You know what’s fun?

When you’re living in a larger body, people post that they’re concerned for your health. Then, when you transition into a smaller body, people post that they’re concerned for your health,” Ash wrote, captioning a photo of her wearing black short-shorts and a midriff baring top on Instagram. “Starting to feel like there’s no winning as a woman. (Big shocker given this past week in America.)” READ MORE: Lauren Ash Encourages Everyone To Love Their Bodies In Empowering Social Media Message She continued, “I honestly never expected the vitriol I’ve experienced over the past week simply because I’ve lost weight.” Ash also questioned why some would say she is less of a role model because she lost weight. “Why was my body the only thing that gave me value as a role model?” she asked, adding, “I’ve never once promoted weight loss, nor would I ever.

I just happen to be in a body that’s smaller right now than it was a year ago.” Speaking directly to her critics, she said, “You have no ownership over my body.

Nor do you over any person in the public eye. And honestly? Would you ever tell a man he was no longer a role model because he lost weight?