Menopause, while a natural life stage, is often stigmatized and misunderstood, leading to increased body shame among women. This period can trigger or revive disordered eating patterns, exacerbated by societal pressures that equate thinness with beauty and value. The natural weight and body changes associated with menopause are frequently framed negatively, leading to anxiety and unhealthy dietary behaviors. Women are inundated with wellness advice often disguising restrictive eating and obsessive fitness as health, highlighting the importance of developing body trust rather than resorting to control over weight or appearance.
Menopause can trigger or reignite disordered eating patterns, as body image issues worsen due to societal ideals around youth and thinness.
Cultural messages equate thinness with worth, complicating women's relationship with their bodies during menopause.
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