In a move that has alienated many women in the health and fitness industries – not to mention customers – Lululemon founder Chip Wilson said that problems associated with some of their yoga pants result from user error. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Wilson said, “Frankly some women’s bodies just don’t actually work for …
Leading registered dietitian and family nutrition expert Maryann Jacobsen says demanding that children clean their plates at meal times could lead to negative eating habits in the long run. Citing a study from the University of Minnesota, Jacobsen notes that young adults who use hunger and fullness to guide eating tend to have a lower …
Budget fashion chain Primark became the center of a controversy recently for displaying a too-thin mannequin in a store-front window in Glasgow. A picture of the mannequin was snapped by shopper Mel Fraser, which Fraser then posted on Twitter with the caption, “Dear Primark, is it really necessary that these new mannequins have protruding ribs?” …
The relationship you have with your own parents could predict your own child’s risk for obesity, a University of Illinois study suggests. Scientists say that a person’s attachment style can affect how he or she responds to negative emotions, and this new study found a link between insecure attachment in parents and their children’s consumption …
Department store mannequins may be getting a makeover soon. A Swedish retail establishment made social media waves recently when a picture of two fuller-figured female mannequins clad in matching bras and panties popped up on the Internet. The photo appeared last week on the Facebook page of Women’s Rights News. The caption of the photo …
A billboard in Jackson, MI was vandalized last week – but the graffiti came with a positive message. “You’re beautiful” was tagged across the billboard, which was an advertisement for Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery office featuring the words, “Friends don’t let friends muffin top.” According to local news outlet M-Live, another billboard from the company …
High school story, a free mobile app geared toward teen girls, has included a storyline about eating disorders in its latest update. Earlier this year, the game tackled the topic of cyber bullying by parting with a non-profit charity – the goal being to raise awareness about the issue, which many teen girls face. Now, …
Fashion retailer ModCloth is objecting to the idea of unrealistic body image standards by vowing to no longer use Photoshop on their models. As the first retailer to the sign the “Anti-Photoshop Pledge,” the vintage-inspired clothing company promises not to alter the shape, size, color or proportion of its models bodies in photos, as well …
Melanie Gaydos is a fashion model – but she also has a rare condition called ectodermal dysplasia, which makes her bald. In a recent interview for the “What’s Underneath Project,” a series of web videos that feature a diverse range of unconventional women and men talking about body image and style, Gaydos talked about her …
Social media is a strong influence when it comes to body image, and new research confirms that frequent Facebook use is associated with a higher risk for eating disorders. Experts from Florida State University found that even just 20 minutes of browsing on the social network was linked to lower body satisfaction than in individuals …
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