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Government should introduce law for filtered images to tackle body image problems, MPs say

A new report also recommends minimum training standards for some cosmetic procedures

The Independent UK

Legislate on filtered images and some cosmetic procedures, say MPs

The House of Common’s Health and Social Care Committee said the impact of body image on mental and physical health is ‘wide-reaching’.

The Independent UK

'My huge 38E boobs made me feel trapped in my own body - I cried myself to sleep'

A 24-year-old woman has shared how having big boobs proved to be a 'nightmare' for her as she was in pain and struggled with her body image all the time, but reduction surgery has changed her life

Daily Mirror

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Body Image Pledge backed by Nottinghamshire MP and Boots to stop images being altered

It is said one in three teenagers feel shame about their body

Nottingham Post

Newry woman launches own business to empower women through art

"My business is about empowering women to live their fullest, true authentic selves without worrying about their bodies and help them heal from past trauma or negative body image"

Belfast Live

Meet Mo Fit: The Somali trainer fighting obesity in Mogadishu

Mohamed Abdi, popularly known as Mo Fit, says he wants to change what Somalis see as the ideal body image.

Al Jazeera

The TikTok star who struggled with her body image for years but now gives thousands the confidence to love themselves

Abbie Walsh-Greenfield used to edit pictures to make herself look thinner but is now happier than ever after embracing her body

Wales Online

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Kim Kardashian and an unrealistic body image: Why I quit Instagram

Kim Kardashian's photos trigger insecurity in able-bodied women who feel they can't replicate the unreal. The effect can be much worse on some than others.

The New Daily

Furious bridesmaid quits wedding as bride demands she 'gain weight' before ceremony

A bridesmaid has dropped out of her childhood friend's wedding after she demanded she 'gain weight' before the ceremony - despite her struggles with her body image

Daily Mirror

Lorraine Kelly shares 'dead easy' weight loss tips after shedding 1.5 stone

The Scottish television presenter was feeling self-conscious about her body image after putting weight on during the pandemic, and has shed some pounds thanks to WW, formerly Weight Watchers.

Edinburgh Live

Stacey Solomon shares defiant body image message before asking fans to 'pray' for her

The Loose Women star had a very busy evening

Manchester Evening News

Cat Deeley reveals 'naughty' sons' hilarious habit and gushes over their 'positive body image'

TV presenter Cat Deeley says her sons 'refuse' to keep their clothes on - but she loves their positive body image

Daily Mirror

University of Queensland study shows bodybuilders at greater risk of reverse anorexia

Also called reverse anorexia or bigorexia, muscle dysmorphia is characterised by obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviours and body image distortion, with sufferers seeing themselves as smaller than they are.

ABC News

Khloe Kardashian addresses plastic surgery rumours and says she is ‘in a good place’ with body image

‘I didn’t even know you could do a face transplant’

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Megan Barton-Hanson struggles with 'praise for starving herself' after 800-calorie diet

Just months after Megan Barton-Hanson said she was quitting cosmetic surgery and that therapy has helped her to finally be happy with her body, she posted the heart-breaking admission on her social media where she admitted to struggling with her body image

The Independent UK

One in three women ‘taking a break from exercise’

Women said they were being held back by a lack of confidence or poor body image.

Daily Mirror

Emmerdale fans 'rumble' Amelia Spencer's vile social media troll amid body image woes

Emmerdale's Amelia Spencer sparked further concern among her nearest and dearest over her behaviour online this week on the ITV soap

Daily Mirror

Emily Atack admits she suffers from 'chafing' as she shows off plunging new summer dress

Celebrity Juice star Emily Atack gets real about body image as she warned fans 'let the chafing begin' in her latest Instagram post showing off her stunning new floral summer dress

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The Independent UK

Hilary Duff opens up about body image and how paparazzi used to ‘zoom in’ on her cellulite

‘You’re never just enough or right for people, in that time’

Daily Record

Loose Women's Coleen Nolan stunned by Kaye Adams' surprise comment about her weight

The ITV panellists were discussing Victoria Beckham's comments about body image, as the fashion designer called the desire to be thin an "old fashioned attitude".

Evening Standard

TOWIE’s Charlie King to tell MPs about his experience of cosmetic procedures

TV reality star and influencer Charlie King is to give evidence to MPs on his experience of cosmetic procedures and the body image pressures of working in the fitness industry.

The Independent UK

Hoda Kotb opens up about body image struggles after undergoing a mastectomy: ‘I was horrified’

‘You don’t see it as: The cancer is gone’

Daily Mirror

Hilary Duff shares past eating disorder battle as she bares all for Women's Health magazine

Hilary Duff has opened up about body image in Hollywood in the latest issue of Women's Health magazine

Daily Mirror

Steps star Claire Richards admits she 'struggles everyday' to keep slim figure

Steps star Claire Richards has revealed she still struggles with her body image and admits she previously went from 'dangerously thin' to 'obese'

Bristol Post

Primark shopper left fuming after comparing size 10 with New Look jeans

"Primark this is ridiculous, no wonder people are struggling with body image"

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