{"id":1042,"date":"2026-09-26T14:18:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T14:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alirthmedia.com\/?p=1042"},"modified":"2026-09-26T14:18:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T14:18:39","slug":"influencer-breaks-down-as-she-reveals-she-was-body-shamed-during-a-water-walk-i-am-really-struggling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alirthmedia.com\/?p=1042","title":{"rendered":"Influencer breaks down as she reveals she was body shamed during a ‘water walk’: ‘I am really struggling"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Queensland<\/span> influencer has broken down in tears after revealing she was body shamed by a stranger while exercising.<\/p>\n

Jess Kahler, a body-positive content creator and advocate, recalled the heartbreaking encounter in a tearful Instagram video filmed inside her wardrobe on Monday.<\/p>\n

The influencer, who regularly encourages her followers to embrace their bodies, admitted she has recently been struggling with her own self-image.<\/p>\n

I’m a body positive advocate yet I hate my own body, how ironic,’ she began.<\/p>\n

‘I’m having like a little sad girl moment in my closet. I’m really struggling to like anything about my body.’<\/p>\n

Jess then revealed what had triggered her emotional state.<\/p>\n

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Queensland influencer Jess Kahler has broken down in tears after revealing she was body shamed by a stranger while going for a ‘water walk’<\/p>\n

I was water walking and a lady said how horrible my legs looked and I didn’t disagree with her. I agreed with her, and this made me feel so sad inside.’<\/p>\n

The influencer became increasingly emotional as she struggled to continue speaking.<\/p>\n

‘Sorry, I have to keep pausing ’cause I’m crying so much,’ she said, adding: ‘I guess I just wanted to share this because everything just looks perfect online and I could just keep posting perfect photos but I am really struggling.’<\/p>\n

‘And it’s something I’ve battled for years, is liking my body, loving my body, treating my body nicely.’<\/p>\n

The clip ended with a written message to fans explaining that she had to stop the video because she was ‘crying too much’.<\/p>\n

‘That lady’s comment really broke me,’ she wrote, adding: ‘If you see someone trying their best to move their body, please don’t comment. You don’t know how much it took to get there – or the damage your words can leave.’<\/p>\n

Water walking is a low-impact form of aquatic exercise that can help build strength\u00a0and improve cardiovascular fitness while placing less stress on the joints.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Jess clarified that the incident took place at a public pool that she regularly attends to practice her water walking.<\/p>\n

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‘I was water walking and a lady said how horrible my legs looked and I didn’t disagree with her. I agreed with her, and this made me feel so sad inside,’ Jess told her followers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

‘It was a very brief interaction, and I was having a very hard body day and was so shocked that she said it to me, so I just said, “Yes they do and kept walking.”‘<\/p>\n

Despite the horrific exchange, Jess has remained firm in her resolve to improve her mobility.<\/p>\n

‘I will continue to do my water walking, it’s what my doctor has recommended and for my health. I want to continue so my knees don’t hurt and I can run a 5km race next year,’ she said.<\/p>\n

‘Unfortunately this is a normal occurrence and something I experience quite often.’<\/p>\n

In her post’s caption, Jess continued to open up about her long-running struggle with body image.<\/p>\n

‘If you see someone trying their best to exercise, please don’t comment. You don’t know how much your words might affect them, or how long they’ll carry them for,’ she wrote.<\/p>\n

‘I’ve struggled with loving my body my entire life. It’s a huge reason why I’m so passionate about speaking kindly and positively about yourself, and why I’m such a strong advocate for body acceptance.’<\/p>\n

‘But lately, I’ve been struggling so much. Sorry for the crying – I’m just a natural crier anytime I talk about anything upsetting.’<\/p>\n

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Her vulnerable admission prompted an outpouring of support from her followers, many of whom urged her not to let the stranger’s cruel remark affect how she viewed herself<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jess’s emotional video comes as she continues to use her social media platform to promote body acceptance and encourage her followers to be kinder to themselves<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Her vulnerable admission prompted an outpouring of support from her followers, many of whom urged her not to let the stranger’s cruel remark affect how she viewed herself.<\/p>\n

‘Don’t let her ugly soul take away your sparkle. You are beautiful inside and out,’ one person wrote.<\/p>\n

‘I’m so sorry this happened to you. Sending you lots of love and positive vibes,’ another added.<\/p>\n

‘I really don’t understand what goes through people’s heads that feels the need to say that?? Such a reflection of insecurity. Keep being your confident, hottest self because we love you,’ a third commented.<\/p>\n

Yet another follower wrote: ‘Projection of insecurity at its worst! You deserve to love yourself at every point of your life. You are so beautiful and so loved.’<\/p>\n

Jess’s emotional video comes as she continues to use her social media platform to promote body acceptance and encourage her followers to be kinder to themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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