In this edition of “The Modern Spud,” our hero travels through time and space from the 2020-era body-positivity movement to the modern re-awakened trend of being extremely thin. Pop culture often dominates the mainstream narrative on what is considered beautiful and worthy of praise, so it follows that our spud elects to skip lunch (along with her friends) in pursuit of a thinner body after seeing extremely thin celebrities online. Our spud’s behavior is deeply concerning, but a reality for all ages and groups. How can we maintain our health and well-being in a society obsessed with unhealthy body standards?
If you or anyone you know is struggling with body image issues or disordered eating, please reach out to a trusted adult or the National Alliance for Eating Disorders at 866-662-1235.
