This essay elaborates on the positive and negative impact of obesity portrayal in social media. It discusses the stigmatizing attitude towards fat people in social media and its unfavorable impact on people who struggle with weight issues. The essay also highlights the consequences of interaction between exposure to social media and external attributions. It concludes that while social media helps in encouraging people to adopt steps for obesity management through dietary changes and physical activity, disparaging comments and remarks about obese and fat people affects that emotionally and creates a negative impact on their health and wellbeing.