Alarming Trend of Famous Women’s Unhealthy Eating Habits Sparks Epidemic Concerns and Damages Body Image Standards

There is an increasingly disturbing trend of famous women divulging their eating habits, and it is reaching epidemic proportions. The latest offender is Hilary Duff, who appeared on model Molly Sims’ podcast and shared her unhealthy approach.

“You know, Gwyneth’s been in trouble for saying this, but sometimes I try to just drink coffee in the morning and starve off my hunger,” Duff revealed.

When “starve” becomes a term used to describe one’s eating habits, it should not be shared with an impressionable world.

Duff’s admission, inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow, follows Paltrow’s revelation that she relies heavily on bone broth and intermittent fasting to maintain her figure.

Apparently, KitKat’s iconic slogan of “Have a break, have a KitKat” is not resonating with her.

To make matters worse, Ben Affleck recently boasted that his wife, Jennifer Lopez, can eat whatever she wants.

“Let me tell you something that’s going to upset you. Jennifer just eats whatever she wants. Whatever she wants. She eats cookies, ice cream, everything,” he shared on The Drew Barrymore Show.

None of this is helpful.

The eating habits of women, whether they indulge or restrict themselves, are not information we need to know.

We should not comment on what our co-workers have for lunch, and we should not be privy to Duff’s dietary choices.

Ultimately, it only leads to women comparing themselves to an impossible standard.

When I first heard about Duff and Paltrow’s diets, part of me felt validated.

It was comforting to know that celebrities are resorting to extreme measures to maintain their weight. But is it actually benefiting me?

“Finally, a celebrity is being honest about what they eat!” I wanted to shout to the heavens.

I felt a sense of superiority knowing that Duff and Paltrow were fasting to achieve their figures, but then I found myself considering skipping breakfast too.

Do you see the problem?

While these candid diet admissions may provide a glimpse into the lives of famous women and their bodies, they also inflict substantial damage.

Sure, now when I see bikini pictures of Duff, I am reminded of the sacrifices she makes to attain that body.

But do you know what else it does?

It offers me a clear roadmap on how to starve myself. I can simply follow Duff’s lead and have only coffee for breakfast, and then I will look like her.

Melissa Wilton, head of communication and engagement at the Butterfly Foundation, expressed deep concern over “any admission of disordered eating or restrictive dieting by a celebrity or public figure.”

“Celebrities are often seen as role models and may have an impressionable, young audience who are unable to discern whether the information and advice shared by celebrities is accurate and reliable,” she stated.

Perhaps it is refreshing to hear a celebrity speak openly about their actual eating habits, but it is not beneficial for women.

“Comparing eating habits can lead to shame and guilt and may result in disordered eating as individuals strive to ‘match’ the celebrity’s diet. This is troubling, considering that dieting is the primary risk factor in the development of eating disorders,” Wilton emphasized.

Duff’s “starve” comment may have been refreshingly honest, but it is just as toxic as the diet culture that permeated my upbringing.