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Kim Kardashian and her famous family are well known for causing a stir, and Kim’s 2022 Met Gala look was no exception. Kardashian sent the social media-sphere into a spiralafter admittingshe lost 16 pounds in three weeks to fit into the same iconic dress Marilyn Monroe wore to celebrate President John F. Kennedy’s 45th birthday in 1962. We here atEatingWellshared our thoughts on just how unhealthy it is to lose such a drastic amount of weight in such a short period of time, not to mention the dangerous message it sent to the millions of fans who look up to her.
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Since her Met Gala appearance, Kardashian has come under fire, yet again, as photos emerged showing irreparable damage to the$4.8 million dollar dress. Marilyn Monroe historian and collector Scott Fortnershared before and after photos of the dress on Instagram, pointing out missing crystals and rips in the delicate silk fabric along the zipper seam.
It’s not surprising that damage occurred—who hasn’t lost a button or spilled on a special outfit? Plus this garment is vintage (it’s 60 years old!) and was custom created for a body type very different from Kardashian’s.
According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, eating disorders are among the deadliest mental illnesses, second only to opioid overdoses. Anda recent analysis of more than 80 hospitalsrevealed that since March 2020, there has been a 25% increase in the rate of hospital admissions that included an eating disorder diagnosis, particularly in patients ages 12 to 18. So there’s really no worse time to be contributing to disordered eatingorbody shaming.
Rather than jump into the drama, focus on filling your feed with people who make you feel good about your body and encourage healthy eating. Some of our favorite people to follow includeLizzo,Mindy Kalingand Padma Lakshmi, for just those reasons.
If you are struggling with body image or disordered eating, you’re not alone. Nor do you have to go through life dealing with those challenging feelings and behaviors. Meeting with your primary care provider, a therapist or a dietitian is a great way to get help. And in the meantime, try some of these tipsfor easy ways to practice body positivityand read about howthis dietitian overcame her unhealthy obsession with disordered eating.
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