Influencer Liv Schmidt has candidly spoken out following her impromptu ban from TikTok after she posted several controversial weight loss videos. The 22-year-old social media star , known for her “What I eat in a day” videos and “Skinny girl essential” suggestions, amassed thousands of followers on TikTok after cultivating a community of working women obsessed with maintaining their weight . From her curated Amazon storefront stocked with dietary supplements, ankle weights and protein powders, to countless videos underscoring tips and tricks for avoiding weight gain, Schmidt’s brand has mainly been built around body image – though she’s not a certified nutritionist or health expert.
While the young professional has maintained a large following, many viewers online have found her content to be not only controversial but majorly triggering. On Reddit, anonymous users confessed to reporting her TikTok account multiple times for violating community guidelines with “disordered eating” posts. Others have accused her of “rage baiting,” posting videos with the purpose of upsetting and frustrating netizens to boost her profile views.
“I want better for our youth,” one Reddit user wrote, insinuating her content was “dangerous” for young TikTokers who may look up to her as a role model. Following her ban from TikTok last week, Schmidt expressed her confusion over the sudden block in a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal . While a representative fo.