Tag: body image
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Mel C Opens Up About Overcoming ‘Very Noticeable’ Eating Disorder
Mel C Reflects on a Silent Battle Behind the Spotlight Melanie Chisholm, renowned as Mel C of the Spice Girls, has opened up about a period when her body image struggles felt overwhelming. In a recent interview with The Times of London, she described how an unhealthy cycle of excess exercise and restricted eating took…
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Mel C Opens Up About Overcoming a ‘Very Noticeable’ Eating Disorder
Mel C Reflects on the Spice Girls Era and Body Image Melanie C, widely known as Mel C, is sharing a candid glimpse into the pressures she faced during her time with the Spice Girls. In recent commentary reported by The Times of London, the singer spoke about a period when her relationship with food…
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Mel C Opens Up About Overcoming a Striking Body Image Struggle
Mel C Speaks candidly about a challenging period Melanie Chisholm, best known as Mel C of the Spice Girls, is sharing a personal chapter many fans may not have seen. In recent interviews, she opens up about the intense pressure of maintaining a certain body image during the height of the group’s fame and the…
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Cosmetic Surgeon Apologizes for Critiquing Troye Sivan’s Look on TikTok
Background: The TikTok Video and Public Backlash A cosmetic surgeon recently issued a public apology after a TikTok video in which he dissected the appearance of pop star Troye Sivan sparked widespread backlash. The clip, which analyzed facial features in a way many viewers considered insulting and unprofessional, drew criticism from fans, industry peers, and…
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Ryan Murphy’s FX Series The Beauty Delivers a Shocking Look at the Costs of Perfection
What The Beauty Is About Ryan Murphy and co-creator Matt Hodgson diverge from the flashy spectacle often associated with Murphy’s projects to tackle something closer to the bone: the real price of beauty. The Beauty, their latest FX series, examines how aesthetics Marginalize, commodify, and even brutalize those who chase an ever-elusive standard of perfection.…
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Why LGBTQIA+ People Are More Affected by Eating Disorders: Causes, Risks, and Help
Beyond a stereotype: recognizing the true scope of eating disorders When people picture someone with an eating disorder, a thin, teenage girl with anorexia nervosa often comes to mind. This stereotype obscures the reality: eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, and sexual orientations, including many within the LGBTQIA+ community. Emerging research shows that…
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Why Eating Disorders Are More Common in LGBTQIA+ Communities
Understanding the higher risk of eating disorders in LGBTQIA+ communities Eating disorders do not discriminate, but research shows that LGBTQIA+ people are at greater risk for developing conditions like anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. This higher prevalence is not about a single factor; it reflects intersecting social pressures,…
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LGBTQIA+ Eating Disorders: Why Vulnerability Exists
Understanding the heightened risk of eating disorders in LGBTQIA+ communities Eating disorders (EDs) are complex mental health conditions influenced by biology, psychology, and social environment. For LGBTQIA+ people, the risk appears higher across many groups and genders, not just in one narrowly defined demographic. Understanding the unique stressors, cultural pressures, and barriers to care helps…
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I Let Go of My Gym Obsession After a Decade
I spent over a decade chasing numbers: the scale, the kilos on the bar, the minutes shaved off my training times. I wore gym shoes like armor, a constant reminder that if I wasn’t improving, I was failing. I’m a journalist by trade and a weekend gym devotee by habit, and for years the two…
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Letting Go of Gym Obsession: A Personal Turnaround
My decade-long gym obsession finally meets its match For more than ten years, the gym wasn’t just a place to sweat; it was a compass. It told me when to wake up, what to eat, how to talk about my body, and even how to measure my worth. I’m Zahra Khozema, a Pakistani Canadian journalist…