Tired of people commenting on your body? So is she—and she’s finally speaking up

Julie Goodwin had a message for those fixated on her appearance—and she didn’t hold back.

The MasterChef Australia winner has always been candid, but this time, her frustration was palpable.

It wasn’t just about the weight loss—it was about the endless commentary that came with it.


The 54-year-old cook and author recently addressed mounting speculation over her body in a heartfelt social media post.

‘Thanks to all who have expressed concern about my health. I am well and I am within the healthy weight range. My doctor concurs,’ she wrote.

The statement followed a recent selfie which triggered a wave of comments about her appearance.


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Julie Goodwin responds to weight speculation. Image source: Instagram/_juliegoodwin


‘Girl u look so different..im a chubby girl and would like to drop weight one day.. i think u could probably put 10kg back on.. bit to skinny.. but do u girl..great job,’ one user commented.

Another wrote, ‘I’m actually concerned or shocked to be honest but if you are healthy and well there is nothing to worry about. Am l correct?’

Goodwin, clearly exasperated, asked the public to stop obsessing over her appearance.

‘For those who have asked me for advice or tips, I am not qualified to provide this. It’s advice that should be sought from your trusted health professionals, not from me. I’m a TV cook.’


She continued: ‘For those who want to comment on the shape and condition of my body please, do it on your own page because I’m tired of reading it. For that reason I’ll be turning off comments on this post.’

Her message ended with a powerful plea for kindness and change.

‘For all of us can we please find something more interesting to talk about. Can we please model kindness to our kids and grandkids and can we please leave this obsession with people’s looks back in the 1980s. Peace and love.’

It wasn’t the first time Goodwin had spoken publicly about her weight.


In 2016, she revealed she had lost 20kg unintentionally, saying she had been so busy she sometimes forgot to eat.

‘It’s not that I’ve gone on some stupid, sad diet and dropped a whole heap of weight in a hurry. It’s not anything like that,’ she shared.

‘I am running a business and running around like a mad thing, and sometimes I forget to eat, none of which is healthy.’

For those experiencing body image concerns, help is available. Contact the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673).


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Key Takeaways

  • Julie Goodwin addressed public concern over her noticeable weight loss.
  • She assured fans she was healthy and within a normal weight range.
  • Goodwin discouraged unsolicited comments and health advice from followers.
  • She urged people to move past body image commentary and model kindness.

Why do we still feel entitled to comment on someone else’s body in 2025?
 
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I believe people who critisize other people's appearance, are either insecure about the shape of their own bodies, perhaps a bit on the jealous side or just down right bullies. To all who critisize other people's appearance, one can only feel sorry for you for not having the decency and respect to mind your own business. If you have nothing positive to say, then keep your mouth shut. Try complimenting and being positive in your selection of words. No one is born with symmetrical features, we are not robots, with every single angle and shape correct to the millimetre. We are all born in our own unique and beautiful way. Second, we do not have to become clones, and look like models or movie stars, we don't have to change for anyone. Be proud and feel blessed that you are an individual, who is one of a kind, that shines with charisma and beauty, and has a smile like a ray of sunshine. A smile is a treasure, so smile and show those who critisize, that your heart is rich with happiness, contentment and at peace with yourself. 🙏🦋
 
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this is outright bullying still. How dare they make comments. after she says doctor sees it as fine and healthy. Had she not had that amount of weight to start with would they even comment now. I'm sure there are others who could be considered thinner than her. Good on her, and for having her doctor on board.
 
I was always “skinny” to everyone. I was forever being told to put on weight.
I couldn’t understand why others kept saying this to me, because I ate food all the time.
When I was in my early adulthood, my doctor told me that I was borderline on being hypo-glycemic…..my body burnt the sugar in food as soon as I ate it.

For many years I was always very body conscious…..but I never dieted…I love my food too much….and I have always eaten reasonably healthy food.

I just wish people would not be so forthright with their opinions. They don’t realise the harm they cause.
 
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