S7 EP26: Heroin Chic: The 90s Trend That Shouldn't Come Back

Heroin Chic: The 90s Trend That Shouldn’t Come Back. We are not sacrificing our health for a trend. Period, full stop. Recently there was a New York Post article claiming: “Bye bye booty, Heroin Chic is Back.” Since its release it’s been targeting and marketed to fashion trends to bring back emaciated features, dark under eye circles, and very pale skin. People had some pretty strong feelings about the article, understandably. As women we have been told one too many times that our happiness & value lies in what we look like. Whether it be “Slim Thicc” or “Heroin Chic”, the beauty industry thrives off of our inability to love ourselves. Kelsea and Rachael are here to say no, not now, not ever, is what we look like the thing that determines our value in this world. Our body size has absolutely no correlation to the wonderful qualities that we bring to the table. We will fight this because we owe it to our 15 year old selves and the girls going forward to have a clear path of self love. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: - The mindset behind gains in the fitness space as opposed to other spaces - New York Post article and other publications proclaiming “heroin chic” is back - Fashion trends targeting younger and more impressionable demographics - Tearing down women’s bodies for the sake of a trend - The dangers of idolizing any one body type - Trends from the 90s that shouldn’t make a comeback - Offering an alternative to the trends to protect women and girls - Avoiding defense mechanisms that feed a harmful system - How to cut down on harmful language RELATED LINKS The CVG Nation app, for iPhone The CVG Nation app, for Android Our Fitness FB Group. Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings