This article explores the shift in attitudes toward body image and disordered eating, from the fat shaming culture of the early 2000s to the current era of wellness fads and social media influence. It examines how the marketing of dietary supplements and the online promotion of extreme diets contribute to unhealthy eating habits, questioning whether true body positivity has been achieved or if we are merely engaging in disordered eating in new ways.
The author, who has struggled with disordered eating in the past, reflects on the challenges and rewards of observing the Jewish holiday of Passover. Despite her initial anxiety about restricting her food intake, she finds that the act of keeping kosher connects her to her faith and reminds her that Judaism is more than just a religion; it’s a way of life. While she doesn’t know if she’ll continue to keep kosher in the future, she appreciates the opportunity to have experienced it and to have learned more about her Jewish heritage.
