Over 16,100 people have signed  an online petition which calls for the 'feeling fat' emoticon to be eliminated from Facebook's list of emojis that can be featured in status updates. The petition, on change.org, was set up by Catherine Weingarten and the group Endangered Bodies, according to the page. Endangered Bodies says on its website that 'Our aim is to save future generations from the misery that turns people against their own bodies.' Campaign: Thousands have signed an online petition which calls for the 'feeling fat' emoji to be eliminated from Facebook's list of emojis that can be used as status updates. Catherine Weingarten (pictured) and the group Endangered Bodies were behind the petition . Weingarten wrote on the petition's page 'Scrolling through Facebook the other day, I saw a friend’s status set to "feeling fat," accompanied by an emoji with chubby cheeks and a double chin. I think it was supposed to be funny, but seeing this status made me feel angry. 'As someone who has struggled with and overcome disordered eating, I know what it’s like to "feel" fat. I have spent years of my life consumed with negative thoughts about my body, and far too many days starving myself in an effort to lose weight. But even worse than the skipped meals and the hours spent obsessing in front of the mirror was the fear of what others thought about me and my body. The 'feeling fat' emoji that Facebook users were able to use in their status updates . 'When Facebook users set their status to "feeling fat," they are making fun of people who consider themselves to be overweight, which can include many people with eating disorders. That is not ok. Join me in asking Facebook to remove the "fat" emoji from their status options.' In an interview with ABC News, Weingarten said: 'I think we all need to be a little more careful about how we talk about their bodies and learn how to use a more body positive vocabulary,' she told the news outlet. Facebook said in a statement to ABC News that 'People use Facebook to share their feelings with friends and support each other. One option we give people to express themselves is to add a feeling to their posts. You can choose from over 100 feelings we offer based on people’s input or create your own.' Disappearance: The 'feeling fat' emoji was not included in the list of emojis that can be included in status updates on Facebook early Tuesday morning . Mashable pointed out that under 'Safety Resources,' Facebook lists resources in response to the question 'How do I help someone who's posted worrisome things about eating disorders?' The 'feeling fat' emoji was not included in the list of emoticons that can be included in status updates on Facebook early Tuesday morning. In a statement sent to Daily Mail Online, Facebook said 'We've heard from our community that listing "feeling fat" as an option for status updates could reinforce negative body image, particularly for people struggling with eating disorders. So we’re going to remove "feeling fat" from the list of options. We’ll continue to listen to feedback as we think about ways to help people express themselves on Facebook.' Weingarten wrote in a Tuesday post on the petition page 'I'm thrilled that FB decided to remove the "feeling fat" emoji. This success shows us that people together can challenge the cultural messages that are so damaging to our ability to love ourselves and live comfortably in our bodies. As someone who struggled with body image, I feel so happy that I've helped eliminate one form of body shaming hatred on the internet.'
Thousands have signed an online petition which calls for the 'feeling fat' emoji to be eliminated from Facebook's list of emojis that can be featured in status updates . The petition appears on change.org and was set up by Catherine Weingarten and the group Endangered Bodies . The 'feeling fat' emoji was not included in the list on Facebook early Tuesday morning .