From the time we were little girls to now, there has been these impossible standards we are expected to follow. It’s like we were handed this invisible rulebook about how we’re supposed to look like. Thin, but curvy. Fit, but not too muscular. Flawless, but natural. And in the end, it doesn’t matter what you […]
Read More The Invisible RulebookIn the last decade, bodybuilding has been a great way for both men and women to build strength, feel better about themselves, and push their body to its limits. While the positives benefits of being in the gym are countless. That is not to say that there are not certain mental and physical aspects that […]
Read More Men’s bodybuilding cultureIn class, we have had several discussions that deal with the topics of self worth and body image. I found these topics to be particularly interesting. In fact, I figured that the two topics were related to each other in many ways. The sense of one’s inherent value as a person is heavily related to […]
Read More The Relationship between self worth and body perceptionIn today’s day and age, social media seems to be all that anyone cares about. Countless hours spent scrolling through photos and videos. Oftentimes, people of all ages find themselves looking at people that appear to be prettier, in better shape, and more likable than they find themselves. What people don’t realize is how dangerous […]
Read More Social Media Envy: The Dangers of Social Media ComparisonsI put on my leotard and tights, grab my ballet shoes, and head out the door. This was my routine every weeknight for years upon years. Upon my arrival at the dance studio, I was greeted by friends and additionally, I was prompted to place my items in my designated cubby. Walking into the studio […]
Read More A Dancer’s Relationship With A MirrorMirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? In a ballet class, mirrors are a useful tool to show or fix how your technique looks. It is also a weapon for ballerinas to pick apart their bodies, their weight, and their beauty daily. The standards within the ballet culture are detrimental […]
Read More Mirror Mirror…Can you see my cellulite in these shorts? Does my stomach look too bloated in these leggings? Are my stomach rolls accentuated in this tank top? I’m tired of asking myself these questions when I look in the mirror. Just last week I had a breakdown over how I looked in my favorite workout set. […]
Read More body image can be a real b!tchPhoto by Image Hunter on Pexels.com Let’s discuss a Tik Tok trend. Scrolling through Tik Tok is one of the many ways I like to distract myself after a day. As myself and many other people are aware, there is controversial data and opinions whether or not social media is a healthy pastime. Tik Tok […]
Read More Girl DinnerSummer is just about a month away, and everyone is starting to prepare for the warm weather. Planning vacations, buying new outfits, and working hard to get their summer body. The phrase “summer body” stems from the phrase “bikini body“, which become popularized in a 1961 ad campaign from a chain of weight loss salons […]
Read More Let’s Talk About The “Summer Body”Recently, the internet has coined a new term describing moms who push harmful notions of diet/exercise culture and force less than helpful eating advice onto their children — the “almond mom”. Several TikTokers are utilizing this term and creating video skits depicting things a typical almond mom would say or do. As a self […]
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