A Woman Who Lost 350 Pounds Had The Best Response To Being Body Shamed At The Beach

Following a year of enduring multiple skin removal surgeries, blogger Jacqueline Adan found herself subjected to body shaming once more during a vacation in Key West, Florida.

Back in 2017, at the age of 31, Jacqueline Adan, who had shed an impressive 350 pounds in just three years, opened up to her followers about experiencing body shaming while on vacation in Mexico. It was during this trip that she bravely donned a bathing suit for the first time in what felt like ages, only to face stares and ridicule from others for the loose skin on her body. The hurtful scrutiny brought her to tears, as she candidly revealed in a post that has since gone viral.

This year, she encountered a similar instance of body shaming — yet her reaction was entirely different.

“Yes, I was walking on the beach and again I was pointed at and laughed and made fun of,” she wrote in an Instagram post Wednesday.

The Montessori preschool teacher reflected on the incident, recognizing how much she has grown over the past year. She revealed that she no longer seeks validation from others and has shifted her focus to her own feelings about her body. Though she admits to occasional struggles with body image, her primary concern now is her personal sense of well-being.

"I no longer seek validation from others," she expressed. "What others may or may not think about my body is of no concern to me. My focus is on living my best life, and I've dedicated myself to embracing every aspect of who I am — including my loose skin. I'm so immersed in this journey of self-love that I simply don't have the bandwidth to dwell on others' opinions or remarks."

Adan’s 118,000 followers were inspired by her new attitude.

“I love this picture of you! You embrace the self love that we should all look up to! Here I am world, strong & full of love & inspiring us,” wrote one.

Another commenter chimed in, stating, "You are truly inspiring, and those who shame your body are simply projecting their own insecurities! You look incredible and stunning!!!"

In her conclusion, Adan reflected, "I can proudly declare that my journey toward self-love has been the central theme of this past year. Arriving at a point in my life where I can confidently stroll in a bathing suit, feeling genuinely content and unfazed by others' opinions, marks a true transformation for me."