The way we feel about our bodies is ever-changing. It bends with the ups and downs of life, and fluctuates just as much as our bodies themselves do. Sometimes, we’ll look in the mirror and feel ...
For many people, body image isn’t just one part of their identity—it becomes the piece that feels most tied to how they’re seen, how they see themselves, and whether or not they’re “enough.” This ...
When identity is derived from insecurities about our bodies, it’s like looking in a funhouse mirror, hoping it will give us an accurate reflection of who we are. AI is poised to make our culture of ...
The transition out of competitive sports can impact an athlete's relationship with their body, fitness, and self-worth. As former Division I soccer player Autumn Muckenhirn described, "One moment, you ...
While culture is intertwined with values surrounding food and body image, cultural differences have historically been overlooked by researchers and clinicians seeking to identify and treat eating ...
In a Women’s Health poll of more than 1,000 Instagram followers, 82% of respondents said they think about their own body image every. single. day. Reality check: We have work to do when it comes to ...
Fitness coach and TikTok creator Kopano Mokhele tells Don’t Hold Back why health can’t be reduced to weight, curves, or BMI ...
Although reduced body image and low self-esteem are potential risk factors for eating disorders, they’re not the only factors at play. Body dissatisfaction can increase your risk of disordered eating ...
When identity is derived from insecurities about our bodies, it’s like looking in a funhouse mirror, hoping it will give us an accurate reflection of who we are. While walking the runway, I descended ...