Every decade, society has a changing opinion on women’s bodies—and has offered a slew of (rather destructive) advice on achieving the best one. The 70s were all about quick weight loss and appetite suppressants, the 80s glorified cardio to “shape-up,” the 90s revered a waif-like skinniness, and the 2000s wanted it all (curvy yet slim) by promoting low-fat, low-carb. Each phase was driven by vanity and with no regard to physical, and especially mental, health. But the conversation is changing.
