The MASSIVE Problem with #SkinnyTok (Is Extreme 90s-’00s Diet Culture Back?!)

Here’s an overview of what we cover in today’s episode of Bite Back on SkinnyTok.

• Introduction to SkinnyTok

• How diet culture and wellness culture have changed over the decades

• The role of the “That Girl” trope

• The role of the “Cool Girl” trope

• The role of Ozempic and GLP-1s

• SkinnyTok Problem: Co-opting Food Freedom

• SkinnyTok Problem: Health Consequences

• SkinnyTok Problem: Bad Weight Loss Advice

• SkinnyTok Problem: Unexpected Dangers for Kids of Skinnytok Moms

• SkinnyTok Problem: Militant Punishing Motivation Strategy

References:

• ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2562308

• publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/141/4/…

• pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30847737

• jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullar…

• pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30847737

• pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30847737

• pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5249118

• ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3538814

• pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18978759

• pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6092785

Some Non-SkinnyTok Creators to Follow:

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Spencer Barbosa (tiktok.com/@spencer.barbosa?lang=en)

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Lauren Krass (tiktok.com/@laurenhopekrass)

• Dietitian Anna (instagram.com/dietitiananna/?hl=en)

• Shana Spence (instagram.com/thenutritiontea/?hl=en)

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Laura Girard (tiktok.com/@lcgirard?lang=en)

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Jessamyn Stanley (instagram.com/mynameisjessamyn/?hl=en)

• Tiffany Ima

• Sarah Landry (instagram.com/thebirdspapaya/?hl=en)

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Mik Zazon (instagram.com/mikzazon)

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Chrissy King (instagram.com/iamchrissyking/?hl=en)

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go toeatingdisorderhope.com. (eatingdisorderhope.com)

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