Meghan Trainor Confused by Weight Loss Criticism

In the ever-watchful eye of the public, Meghan Trainor has found herself in a perplexing situation: facing criticism for losing weight after years of championing body positivity. The "All About That Bass" singer, who once celebrated curves, is now speaking out about the online backlash she's received after prioritizing her health.

The Health Journey Behind the Transformation

Trainor's recent weight loss wasn't driven by societal pressures, but by a medical necessity. Following her second pregnancy with son Barry in 2025, she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. "I was like, 'I've got to learn about health and fitness. If I want to tour forever, I've got to be at my strongest – [also] if I want to lift my kids from their crib and not pull my back,'" she explained in a recent interview.

Her comprehensive health overhaul includes:

• Regular strength-training regimen
• Strict gluten and dairy-free diet (five months under nutritionist supervision)
• Use of diabetes medication Mounjaro

These changes have resolved long-standing health issues like "leaky gut" and irritable bowel syndrome. "Going gluten and dairy-free has fixed so many things," Trainor shared.

The Unexpected Backlash

What should have been a triumphant health victory has instead attracted harsh criticism. "They're getting louder. There's more of them. Dude, it's crazy," Trainor told Entertainment Tonight. "I'm literally – for the first time ever, after having babies – taking care of my health to the highest level and I've never felt better and I look incredible. And that's when people attack me?"

The Grammy winner expressed particular frustration over the hypocrisy of fans who once celebrated her "thick" image now criticizing her slimmer physique. "Everyone's just being like, 'Why are you thin now? You were 'All About That Bass' girl.' I was like, 'I was 19 when I came out with that song'," she clarified.

Using Music as a Form of Therapy

In response to the negativity, Trainor channeled her experience into her new single "Still Don't Care" from her upcoming album "Toy with Me." The lyrics directly address the criticism: "Said I was too thick, then I got way too thin/ And I try to stand out, but I wanna fit in."

"I got a lot of hate for being thinner, so it confused me and rattled me. So I wrote the song 'Still Don't Care.' I do [care]. But I use songs like this to manifest how I think in the future, like 'All About That Bass.'"

Despite the song's defiant title, Trainor admitted it's actually a tool for self-reinforcement. "Learning how to eat healthy is a science. If everyone knew how to do it, everyone would do it. It is so hard," she said of her journey.

Expanding Self-Love Beyond Weight

Trainor's journey extends beyond weight management to include other forms of self-care. Earlier this year, she underwent breast augmentation surgery, calling it "the best choice I ever made." The procedure addressed post-weight loss changes that left her feeling insecure.

"I'm always singing about loving myself, and it got harder and harder with all the scars and stretch marks. And then after losing weight, too, these boobs were just purely empty, just flat," she explained. Her therapist supported the decision, emphasizing that "we should support women when they're making changes for themselves, instead of, 'Why are you doing this?'"

As Trainor moves forward with her 2025 goals – expanding her family and writing more music – she's committed to maintaining her health while ignoring the noise. "I have to find a way to not be affected by that," she said of the critics.

Her story serves as a powerful reminder that health journeys are deeply personal, and true self-love means making choices that serve your own well-being, regardless of public opinion.