Article: The Irksome Trend of ‘Strong is the New Skinny’

Sadly, social media is still saturated with trends aimed at achieving a body image that rejects fatness.

Under the guise of health and fitness, diet culture is repackaged. It continues to dominate social media spaces to promote a ‘strong’ body, which in reality is about looking lean and toned through rigorous dieting and workouts.

In this article by Mary Madigan, Rough Patch director Amber Rules comments on these deceptive diet culture trends and how strength is much more than losing weight.

Read the full article by clicking the link below:

https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/fitness/why-saying-strong-is-the-new-skinny-still-really-irks-me/news-story/48a03d72c3df76a33246a95fc88c9aeb

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