Your Diet Sucks Body Image Bulls*ht, Fitness Culture, and Athletes
What happens when the pressure to perform collides with the pressure to look a certain way? This week, we’re tackling body image in sports and fitness—breaking down the differences between body dysmorphia, body dissatisfaction, and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and why athletes are especially vulnerable.
From social media-fueled comparison traps (looking at you, Facetune) to toxic fitness culture and outdated coaching methods, we explore why so many athletes struggle with body image—and what actually helps.
Plus, a deep dive into why traditional body positivity isn’t the answer and why frameworks like body neutrality, fat liberation, and radical body acceptance are changing the conversation.
💥 Spoiler: It’s not your body that’s broken—it’s the system.
Resources & Further Reading:
📖 The link between social media and body dysmorphia
📖 Athletes, disordered eating, and performance pressures
📖 How fitness culture reinforces body dissatisfaction
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