Blog – Tagged "health"– Just Girl Project

Have you Been Personally Victimized by Tik Tok Diet Culture?

Diet culture hasn’t died. It hides beneath the aesthetic of health and fitness, and weaves its way into every realm of our lives. Every few years, a new wave of toxic diet culture stealthily resurfaces, through the guise of healthy,...

Fitness Culture on Social Media: Don't be Fooled by Appearances

TW: disordered eating, calorie counting I used to believe health and fitness were solely based on external appearance, how often one physically exercised, and how much weight one could lift. The mentality of “never skip a workout”, “no pain, no...

How to Escape the Toxic Side of Social Media

Social media can be a positive, uplifting place at times, and then it can be a dark hole at other times. When it comes to body positivity and mental health, social media is often detrimental. Social media wants us to...

Breaking The Cycle of Toxic Fitness Influencer Culture

Have you ever had the background picture of your homescreen be a picture of your “goal body”? Maybe you set reminders on your phone telling you not to eat after a certain time? Or possibly a Pinterest board titled “FITSPO”...

The Everyday Struggles of Body Dysmorphia

TW: body dysmorphia, eating disorders I hate my thighs. Every day when I wake up and get dressed for the day, I always search for clothes I could wear to try and conceal my thighs. I often will put on...