EPISODE · Apr 2, 2025 · 42 MIN
The Dark Side of “Body Goals” on Social Media
from Not Just Gym Girls · host Marisa Silva and Vanessa Silva
In this episode of Not Just Gym Girls, we’re diving into the troubling trend of SkinnyTok, the viral TikTok content that glorifies extreme thinness under the guise of "healthy living." We’ll explore how social media influences the way we see ourselves, and why these trends can be harmful, especially for young girls.We’ll unpack how influencers and coaches subtly promote disordered habits, and how these messages contribute to body image issues, fear of weight gain, and disordered eating.We’ll share practical steps to detox your social media feed and curate content that promotes body neutrality, self-acceptance, and true wellness.This episode is a reminder that your body is not a trend and you deserve to feel confident and joyful in your skin, no matter your size. Tune in for tips on how to reclaim your self-worth and stop letting social media define it for you.STRIVE FOR STRONG WEBSITE: https://www.striveforstrong.com/MARISA IG: https://instagram.com/msilvafitness_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=MARISA COACHING LINK:https://msilvafitness.typeform.com/to/ptaEKYD8VANESSA IG: https://www.instagram.com/vanessasilvafitt/VANESSA COACHING LINK:https://form.typeform.com/to/hec1uTP0Join Strive for Strong Email List: https://mailchi.mp/bd5f8cff147d/strive-for-strong-11-coaching-servicesJoin Strive for Strong Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/384101593996567FEEDBACK FORM: https://forms.gle/KuaaqyVyc7CjmfN56
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In this episode of Not Just Gym Girls, we’re diving into the troubling trend of SkinnyTok, the viral TikTok content that glorifies extreme thinness under the guise of "healthy living." We’ll explore how social media influences the way we see ourselves, and why these trends can be harmful, especially for young girls. We’ll unpack how influencers and coaches subtly promote disordered habits, and how these messages contribute to body image issues, fear of weight gain, and disordered eating. We’l...
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