Ricarda Lang Reflects on Weight Loss and Public Pressure

The former Green Party co-chair discusses her personal transformation, societal body image issues, and the challenges of public scrutiny.

Ricarda Lang, former co-chair of Germany’s Green Party, has undergone significant weight loss through planned efforts involving exercise and healthier eating habits.
Lang emphasizes that her decision to lose weight was not influenced by external criticism or online harassment but was a personal and deliberate choice since early 2024.
She acknowledges the societal stigma faced by individuals with larger bodies, noting that such attitudes can exacerbate challenges like weight-related health issues.
Lang reflects on her role in the body-positivity movement, expressing concern over potentially sending unintended messages about self-worth tied to body size.
She credits her supportive upbringing, particularly her mother, with fostering her resilience against body-shaming, both during her childhood and as a public figure.