Every year as summer gets underway, social media becomes saturated with the concept of getting “summer body ready” The pressure to shed weight before hitting the beach in summer becomes an obsession for some, as influencers flood our feeds with calorie deficits and detox diets aimed at quick weight loss. While these summer diets are […]
8 months ago
*Content note – this story contains references to eating disorders, extreme dieting and weight loss detail. If you, or someone you know is affected by an eating disorder, help is available. Contact Bodywhys on 01-2107906 or email alex@bodywhys.ie.* Kim’s failure to see how her comments about dieting are irresponsible demonstrates that we still have a […]
3 years ago
For Body Month, Her caught up with Nicola Halloran to assess the risks posed by an inescapable diet culture. While a big part of the conversation around dieting has moved on from weight loss to general health and well-being, fad diets haven’t gone away. In fact, they’ve slipped into the mainstream without scrutiny. Keto, Paleo […]
4 years ago