Chapter
The dangers of glamorising weight
42:05 - 45:28 (03:23)
Research shows that feeling bad about your weight can lead to emotional eating and weight gain. The normalization or glamorization of underweight or overweight people can have negative effects on our society's perception of health and body image.
Clips
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the recent controversy surrounding the display of fat mannequins in stores, and the debate around body positivity and representation in media.
42:05 - 43:03 (00:58)
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the recent controversy surrounding the display of fat mannequins in stores, and the debate around body positivity and representation in media.
ChapterThe dangers of glamorising weight
Episode“Glorifying Obesity” And Other Myths About Fat People
PodcastMaintenance Phase
In this clip from Good Morning Britain, the topic of being overweight and whether it equates to being unhealthy is discussed.
43:03 - 44:25 (01:22)
Summary
In this clip from Good Morning Britain, the topic of being overweight and whether it equates to being unhealthy is discussed. Dr. Miriam Stoppard argues that being overweight is indeed unhealthy while others argue for body acceptance and not shaming individuals based on their weight.
ChapterThe dangers of glamorising weight
Episode“Glorifying Obesity” And Other Myths About Fat People
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Glamorising either extreme body sizes, whether severely underweight or overweight, can be dangerous and contribute to unhealthy attitudes towards food and body image.
44:25 - 45:08 (00:42)
Summary
Glamorising either extreme body sizes, whether severely underweight or overweight, can be dangerous and contribute to unhealthy attitudes towards food and body image. Research shows that feeling good about one's body is more likely to lead to healthy habits, rather than feeling ashamed about weight.
ChapterThe dangers of glamorising weight
Episode“Glorifying Obesity” And Other Myths About Fat People
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The speaker discusses her journey from being overweight to having bulimia, acknowledging the role of shame in motivating her to lose weight initially.
45:08 - 45:28 (00:20)
Summary
The speaker discusses her journey from being overweight to having bulimia, acknowledging the role of shame in motivating her to lose weight initially.