My Big Fat Fabulous Life fans never turn down a chance to drag Whitney Way Thore for some of her more ridiculous statements. Recently, viewers took to Reddit to discuss the time Whit showed off her “top abs” on the show. People didn’t hold back their criticism in the comments. Keep reading to see what they have to say.
My Big Fat Fab Life Fans Can’t Believe Whitney’s ‘Top Abs’ Comment
The TLC show has been on for almost 10 years. During much of that time, Whitney Way Thore has lost some significant weight. However, most fans agree that she’s never been anywhere near having chiseled abs.
During Season 7, episode 4, Whitney is exposing her stomach to her parents in their dining room. As she is speaking to Babs and Glenn Thore, she talks about her “top abs.”
As a viewer was rewatching this episode, they snapped a photo of Whitney saying this and shared it on Reddit. “That time when she showed off her ‘top abs’ to her parents in the kitchen,” the person wrote.
Other Reddit users couldn’t wait to drag Whitney Way Thore in the comments, remembering the moment clearly.
- “Ewwwwwwwww why advertise that your lower boobs are larger than your upper boobs? TMI as usual!!” one person quipped.
- “Look, how can you not see her six pack under all that ‘water weight?’” another wrote.
- A third groaned, “She’s absolutely repulsive. Not because of her weight, because of her actions.”
- Yet another viewer commented, “For her to think her [abdominal] muscles are anywhere near the surface of her skin is wild. It’s INCHES below.”
Several people in the comments pointed out that what Whitney was referring to was actually called “abdominal gripping.”
According to Cleveland Clinic, stomach gripping, also known as “hourglass syndrome,” is “the process of repeatedly and extensively contracting the muscles of your upper abdomen in order to pull your stomach up and in.”
Essentially, Whitney’s “top abs” are due to her trying to suck it in for years on end. In the long run, doing this can actually cause some significant problems, like back problems, trouble breathing, muscle imbalance, postural issues, and problems with your diaphragm.
Whitney Way Thore Speaks Out Following Hurricane Helene
Recently, Whitney Way Thore spoke out about the damage in her home state of North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. While the My Big Fat Fab Life star wasn’t directly impacted by the storm, she shared that she had fond memories of the most damaged areas in the state.
After assuring fans that she was okay, Whitney encouraged her followers to find a way to donate and help those suffering following the storm.
My Big Fat Fabulous Life is currently on hiatus. TLC has not yet announced plans for Season 13.
