Banned TikTok influencer brags about being skinny enough to wear children’s clothing
By Caitlin McCormack,
15 hours ago
An influencer who was banned from TikTok for promoting an unhealthy “skinny” lifestyle is facing a new round of backlash — this time over her favorite money-saving hack: buying from the children’s section.
Liv Schmidt, 22, was kicked off the social media platform in late September for her dangerous weight loss advice and glamorization of disordered eating habits.
Schmidt has faced criticism over her videos that feature sparse dining plates, including her “skinny girl breakfast” that only consists of protein shakes and electrolyte drink mixes, according to her Amazon List.
In one of her latest videos, she highlights her newest skirt from Zara — which she bought from the children’s section for $35 less than the adult version.
Screenshot of TikTok influencer Liv Schmidt in Central Park. Liv Schmidt/TikTok
“The biggest money saving hack when shopping is children’s clothing, like designers have kids t shirts that are like $200 instead of $1000 like the adults – for a cute baby tee,” her caption reads.
Following the backlash she received, Schmidt started to discuss obesity in America while highlighting her physique even more than she had previously on her new TikTok account.
“In a world where u can be anything be skinni,” read a caption on her video showing off her outfit, claiming that her accessory for the night out was her flat stomach.
On social media apps like TikTok, misspelling words can make it more difficult for posts to be flagged, so Schmidt has since pivoted to using ‘skinni’ instead of the correct spelling.
Schmidt bragged about saving money shopping in the children’s section. Liv Schmidt/TikTok @notlivsschmidt
The biggest money saving hack when shopping is childrens clothing like desginers have kids t shirts that are like $200 instead of $1000 like the adults – for a cute baby tee
Schmidt was banned from TikTok for promoting unhealthy eating habits. Instagram/livsschmidt
In another post, she claimed that she was banned in the first place for being “too skinni” for the platform.
X users have been quick to call out her misguided, if not outright problematic, advice to her young audience.
“i like her tips but she is an awful person, i was in her skinny girl gc and she said some vile things,” one X user wrote. “she lives this regina george persona at her big age it’s very odd. just one example is she called a girl in ed recovery fat.”
“liv schmidt is insaneee. she triggers me sm & this video is def gonna Remain stuck in my head her before is how i’m built,” another user posted.
Schmidt denies having ever struggled with an eating disorder, but stated that she knows what it’s like to feel uncomfortable in your own body after dealing with a generalized anxiety disorder since elementary school.
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I'm 5'10" n usually around 116lbs...it feels AWESOME to be skinny!! ..ppl should try it sometimes/ but it's MAJOR discipline on what to healthily eat..why do us skinny grls HV to always be cheering on HUGE FAT BUTTS n legs n bellies on platforms...I live on a yacht so there r VERY VERY tight places to crawl into when fixing engine or things hidden away from public ...it works for me cause when ur Uber skinny u bend VERY EASILY..but ppl who hv NEVER EVER been under-weight would NEVER know the feeling...u HAVE to experience it to understand how incredible it feels/ no headaches,achy joints,stomach aches etc...jst sayin
Marinara Taco
18m ago
I find it hilarious that women cried and screamed for the last 15 years about being objectified, only for every Tina, Diane and Harriet to become an onlyfans/social media thot all on their own. they have literally conditioned men to not speak to them in public and search for their nudes online. it's paradoxical. it's like the only thing the modern female even is anymore is a commodity to be bought in a sweaty dude's bedroom with a prepaid Walmart debit card. Make it make sense.
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