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What does it mean?
The speaker refutes claims about her body weight, attributing her size to genetics and specific health changes.
In plain terms
I am naturally small due to genetics and only gained weight due to surgery and having a son.
What can you take from it?
Health and genetics explain body size more than speculation.

Where it applies

  • addressing rumors
  • health discussions
  • public scrutiny

Putting it to work

  • explain health factors
  • ignore baseless rumors

Questions to consider

  • How do you respond to body shaming?
  • What health changes have you experienced?

Another view

Public speculation about celebrity bodies is hard to stop.

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