Chhavi Mittal expresses disappointment over women being trolled for how they dress: ‘If you have any…’ | Lifestyle News

In a strong-worded message on her Instagram, actor and breast cancer survivor Chhavi Mittal expressed her disappointment over trolling women face for their choice of clothes, especially in the gym. “Is body positivity just about normalising obesity? Being comfortable wearing what you want and accepting yourself the way you are? And getting applauded for it? But the minute a fit woman wears clothes that make her comfortable in her skin, does it become an area for trolling?”
“Gym bros and gym girls have zero problem with what someone wears because they are too busy working their sets… it’s the ones who DON’T gym are the ones who focus on these areas! Tell me, what does that speak about you? So stop sexualising women for their choice of clothes and start focusing on your own fitness goals! If you have any.. i.e.” added Mittal.
Taking a cue from her statement, we asked an expert, while body positivity applauded, why are women trolled for wearing comfortable clothing?
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A woman who owns her body without shame, dresses for herself, and moves through the world unapologetically isn’t celebrated—she’s questioned, criticised, sexualised, and shamed. Not because there’s something wrong with her but because she mirrors something missing in others, said Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherap, healer and relationship life coach.
Concurring with Mittal, Rrajesh expressed that trolling is rarely from the women who are healing, moving, evolving, and working on themselves. “It’s the ones who’ve disconnected from their bodies, abandoned their goals, or internalised shame for so long they don’t know how to respond to someone else’s self-ownership. Fitness isn’t vanity. It’s a lot of discipline, devotion, and deep self-respect,” shared Rrajesh.
 
 

 
So, let’s stop confusing body positivity with selective empowerment.
*Body positivity isn’t just for plus-size bodies. It’s for everybody, stressed Rrajesh.*It’s not about dressing down to be accepted. It’s about dressing true to yourself—whether that’s a kurta or a crop top.*It’s not about permission. It’s about power.Story continues below this ad
You should wear what’s comfortable for you (Photo: Freepik)
So, what can help redefine the thinking?
Heal before you project
Pause before you judge. Ask yourself: Why does this bother me? Is it her outfit—or your unfulfilled relationship with your body?
Support, don’t shame
If you see a woman being ridiculed for being confident, speak up. Silence isn’t neutral—it’s complicit, said Rrajesh.
Detox your judgment
Unfollow people, pages, or content that make you shrink in comparison. “Fill your life with what nourishes you,” shared Rrajesh.Story continues below this ad

Wear what feels like you
Whether it’s a sari, sweatpants, or shorts — comfort is sacred. And it belongs to you and not public opinion.