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'It felt like how I looked was part of the decoration': how getting wed affects women's body image

Weddings are supposed to be joyful, but this joy can be accompanied by a lot of stress. Alongside choosing the menu, flowers and decorations and sorting the table plan, body image – how we think and feel about the way we look – can cause worries, too.

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AI says this is the 'ideal' body type as it gives its verdict on the 'perfect human'

Researchers from The Bulimia Project used artificial intelligence (AI) image-generating platforms Dall-E 2, Stable Diffusion, and Midjourney to identify unrealistic body image stereotypes promoted on social media

Daily Mirror

West Lothian Love Island star says he's been subjected to body-shaming comments

The reality television star, who hails from West Lothian, has shared that he has always felt insecure about his body, which will be addressed in the new BBC documentary.

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Love Island's Anton Danyluk addresses male body image in new BBC documentary

The reality star reveals that he has always felt insecure about his body.

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We have all heard social media can impact women's body image – but it isn't all bad

The “Cost of Beauty”, a short video recently released by global beauty brand Dove, highlights the damaging effects of social media on young womens’ body image and self esteem. It forms part of a wider campaign that raises awareness about the devastating effects of social media on young women’s mental…

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I'm A Celeb's Myleene Klass struggled with body image after Elton John called her 'ugly'

Former Hear'Say singer Myleene Klass has revealed she was told to lose weight when joining the musical Miss Saigon, and that Hear'Say was known as the 'fattest band in pop', with Elton John calling her ugly

Daily Mirror

Bluey: scene removed from Exercise episode after complaints about fat-shaming

Re-edited version omits opening scene after claims of fatphobia and replaces original on ABC and BBC platforms

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Folks Reckon A New Bluey Episode Promotes Harmful Messages About Weight And Body Image To Kids

"I don't want my daughter exposed to this kind of relationship with weight and exercise. Let's not pass on weight stigma and fatphobia to our kids. We owe them that."

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A Place In The Sun's Jasmine Harman suffered body image issues after pregnancy speculation

A Place In The Sun star Jasmine Harman says she ultimately decided to post a holiday snap featuring her cellulite after being asked twice if she was pregnant amid 'unrealistic' body image expectations

Daily Mirror

Ex-Emmerdale star Gemma Atkinson inundated with praise for 'spot on' body image message to daughter Mia

The Hits Radio presenter is expecting her second child with Strictly pro Gorka Marquez and says she feels 'uncomfortable doing every day tasks'

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‘I was bullied at school for being so tall but now I’m a model who appeared naked on TV’

Hannah Lewis, who is now 6ft, was bullied at school for her height but is now a model and stripped naked in an empowering photoshoot on Channel 4's Naked Education

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James was the 'fat kid' in school. This led to body image issues and steroid use in his 20s

James planned to do one cycle of steroids. But people started complimenting his muscles and physique – so he kept going.

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RTE First Dates viewers hail student nurse for talking 'openly' about her body image issues

Ava described herself as a "big burst of energy" and said her type was tall and into fitness

Irish Mirror

Love Island's Claudia initially REJECTED ITV bosses over body image struggles

Claudia Fogarty has spoken candidly about her struggles with body image ahead of entering the ITV villa, although she admits the show is being more body positive nowadays

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Love Island's Paige Thorne plans to have breast implants removed amid secret struggle

After having her new boobs for a little over a year, Love Island star Paige Thorne has admitted that she regrets ever changing her breast size, and is considering having her implants removed amid her body image battle

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Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt ignoring detractors on mission to get children to embrace their bodies

South Australian body image activist and documentary maker Taryn Brumfitt says detractors "are entitled to their opinions", but she plans to use her new-found influence to get governments on board with her goals.

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Who is Taryn Brumfitt? Here’s what you need to know about the 2023 Australian of the Year

The writer and director’s body image advocacy started with a viral post and is headed for the upper echelons of government

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Body Image Activist Taryn Brumfitt Is Our New Australian Of The Year And Her Speech Was 10/10

"We weren't born into the world hating our bodies. This is something the world has taught us."

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Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt takes body positivity message to kids

Taryn Brumfitt launched her body image movement after her reverse "before and after" photo went viral. Now she is taking those messages into schools.

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Myanmar backflip on Sean Turnell’s amnesty leaves government ‘deeply concerned’ – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Body image activist Taryn Brumfitt honoured, Albanese fights for voice

Body image activist from South Australia takes the top national award; PM urges opponents to see the national interest; and pro-Russian tennis fans quizzed by police

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Mission for Aussies to love their bodies

Taryn Brumfitt will use her platform as Australian of the Year to teach one million school children about body positivity.

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'It is not our life's purpose to be at war with our body': 2023 Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt's speech in full

Campaigner, director, successful author and mum of four, Taryn Brumfitt's work on body image has inspired millions across the globes. Here's the 2023 Australian of the Year's acceptance speech in full.

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Body image campaigner Taryn Brumfitt is 2023 Australian of the Year

Taryn Brumfitt, a body image campaigner whose work has been recognised internationally, is the 2023 Australian of the Year.

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Taryn Brumfitt: body image activist named 2023 Australian of the Year

Adelaide writer and speaker directed Netflix documentary about women’s body loathing and her path to accepting her own skin

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