That Other F Word

Heroin Chic? Again?!

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You may have been walking around thinking that it’s “thick thirty,” a la Lizzo, but make no mistake, diet culture is trying its best to bring back the “heroin chic” look from the ‘90s. We’re chatting about why this is such a destructive move and wondering if we can all just mind our own body business.

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Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear

Links & Research:

  • https://nypost.com/2022/11/02/heroin-chic-is-back-and-curvy-bodies-big-butts-are-out/
  • https://nypost.com/2022/11/03/tiktok-promotes-toxic-diet-culture-glorifies-weight-loss-study/
  • https://www.npr.org/2021/12/23/1067210075/what-if-the-best-diet-is-to-reject-diet-culture
  • http://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/
  • https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
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    That Other F WordBy Katrina Vargas & Rynn Young
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