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At BodyMatters Australasia we take a proactive approach when it comes to educating the public about matters related to eating disorders and unhealthy weight-loss practices.
Aiming to change the cultural factors that contribute to our global epidemic of eating problems, we work closely with other advocacy organisations, taking both a top-down and grassroots approach to effect change.
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By Lydia Jade Turner
Biggest Loser trainer Michelle Bridges claims weight loss ‘success’ is a case of mind over matter.
“[Being a contestant on] The Biggest Loser… is a bit like winning the lottery. You can either spend all the prizemoney and return to your original financial state, or you can invest it wisely and set yourself [...]
This article was written by co-director Lydia Jade Turner and first published on ABCs The Drum.
Last week The Sydney Morning Herald’s economic writer Jessica Irvine published a piece boasting about her weight loss success. She had lost 19 kilograms in less than a year.
Irvine extolled the virtues of one simple equation: “calories in minus [...]
Last week co-director Lydia Jade Turner was interviewed on Today Tonight about OK! Magazine’s weight loss trickery.
Please note at BodyMatters we do not endorse dietitian Melanie McGrice’s view that new mothers should be back to their pre-baby shape within 6 months of giving birth.
Earlier this week, The Morning Show asked Lydia about the emergence of day spas for children in the UK and US. Manicures, pedicures, spray tans, waxing, facials and costly haircuts are all part of the package. Is this just a bit of fun or should parents be concerned? Appearing alongside Lydia is parenting expert Dr [...]
The Morning Show asks Lydia about a ‘photoshop ratings system’ and its impact on body image
Earlier this week, co-director Lydia was interviewed on The Morning Show about a new photoshop ratings system that reveals the degree to which a photo has been digitally manipulated. She was asked about its potential impact on body image. Felicity Harley, editor of Women’s Health Magazine, and marketing expert Tim Burrowes, also shared their views.
Recently, co-director Sarah McMahon appeared on The Morning Show, discussing the emergence of ’sub-zero’ sizes for celebrities.
Trigger warning: please note that this segment mentions specific weights which may be triggering to those experiencing eating disorders.
Co-director Lydia Jade Turner appeared on The Morning Show today, talking about a new beauty salon for girls 13 and under that has just opened in the UK. The girls show up in limousines, spend 300 pounds in 1 session, get spray tans and facials. Should we be concerned about this, or is it just a bit of fun? [...]
Yesterday, The Morning Show interviewed co-director Sarah McMahon about Serena Williams’ decision to post a ‘racy’ photo of herself on Twitter, a week after a man was convicted for stalking her. Along with our good friend and social commentator Nina Funnell, as well as the head of the Australian Sex Party Fiona Patten, The Morning [...]
Co-director Lydia Jade Turner appeared on The Morning Show for the second time this week, this time commenting on new research showing that being overweight may actually be beneficial to health. Is it okay to be ‘overweight,’ or is this just an excuse for some to indulge in unhealthy lifestyle habits? Find out here-
Recently, co-director Sarah McMahon was interviewed on The Morning Show about Victoria Secret Model airbrushing their models fatter, following criticism of the model’s underweight appearance. Is airbrushing a model fatter just as bad as airbrushing them thinner, or re-touching blemishes? Find out here-
Co-director Lydia Jade Turner appeared on The Morning Show today, alongside plastic surgeon Dr Joseph Ajaka, discussing a new virtual iPhone application that gives young women a boob job. Is it just a bit of harmless fun or should we be concerned about it? What are your thoughts on this app?
Paris Hilton has recently come under fire for having gained weight, with many tabloid articles criticizing her for being too fat. Kim Wilson, editor of New Idea, and co-director Lydia Jade Turner were interviewed about this issue today on Channel Seven’s The Morning Show. Lydia highlights the problem of public scrutiny and shaming celebrities for [...]
Fiona Wyllie from ABC Radio interviews co-director Lydia Jade Turner about conflicts of interest in obesity research, and the problem of taking a weight-based approach to health.
Particularly moving is a message Fiona reads out from one of the listeners in response to this interview at 15:40 mins in, about their own experiences of discrimination based on [...]
This article was written by Lydia Jade Turner and first published on ABCs Unleashed on 25th January 2011.
This week marks the start of ‘Healthy Weight Week,’ brought to you by the Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA).
With the DAA claiming that 61 per cent of Australian adults and 25 per cent of Australian children are either overweight or [...]