Preamble:
Celebrities often take extreme weight loss measures in order to maintain or meet certain public and industry-recognized aesthetic standards. This phenomenon is especially prominent in several reality TV shows and public events, where stars will stop at nothing to show their ideal body in front of the camera.
A show called "Riding the Wind 2024" once again pushed this issue to the forefront, and the artists in the show showed amazing physical changes in order to meet the expectations of the audience and the producers.
Guo Biting's drastic weight loss is particularly eye-catching, she plummeted by 30 pounds during the show, and its changes have aroused widespread attention and discussion.
This pursuit of extreme weight loss is not limited to Guo Biting. Other artists involved in "Riding the Wind 2024", such as Chen Haoyu, have visibly thin faces, sunken cheeks, and exhaustion and weakness in their eyes, reflecting the huge sacrifices they have made to meet the industry's demanding standards.
Celebrities often achieve this physical transformation through strict diet control and high-intensity training, such as Louis Koo's extremely simple eating habits, eating only one meal a day and avoiding rice and beef for a long time, while Lu Han is a long-term abstinence from carbohydrates.
Is this extreme weight control really worth it? What impact does it have on the physical health and mental health of artists? What does society think about this? This article will delve into these questions,
Uncover the conflict of health and aesthetic standards behind it, and the long-term impact of this lifestyle on individuals and society
Through the analysis of the slimming methods of different artists and their body images in front of the public, we hope to provoke readers to reflect on and discuss the standard of "thin beauty".
This discussion will take you to the perspective of individual artists, and analyze the health and aesthetic views within the entertainment industry.
Body:
On the stage of "Riding the Wind 2024", Guo Biting and other artists' significant weight loss is only the tip of the iceberg of the huge efforts they have made behind them. Behind this extreme slimming phenomenon is the pursuit and pressure of the entire entertainment industry for a "perfect body".
Under such pressure, artists often resort to extreme methods to change their weight and appearance, but what are the effects of such changes on their health? Does this reflect the fact that society's definition of beauty is gradually moving to extremes?
From a health perspective, extreme weight loss is often accompanied by a number of physical and psychological problems. Chen Haoyu's sunken face and dull eyes may be a direct result of malnutrition and long-term mental stress. When the body is starved for a long time, not only the digestive system will be damaged, but it may also affect heart health and bone density.
Prolonged dietary restrictions and excessive exercise can also lead to endocrine disorders, which are especially dangerous for entertainers as they need to maintain high-intensity work and performances.
Psychologically, this extreme weight control can also have a profound impact on artists. In order to maintain a lean body, artists may gradually lose their normal sense of food, and even develop eating disorders such as binge eating disorder or anorexia.
This pursuit of "thin beauty" reflects deep-seated social and cultural issues. The skinny image that is frequently displayed in the entertainment industry and in advertising has built a social expectation that the public perceives as a sign of success and attractiveness. This phenomenon is not limited to female artists, but male artists are also under pressure to maintain their muscular and extremely thin bodies.
This distorted aesthetic concept has gradually influenced the public's perception of health, and many ordinary people have begun to pursue unrealistic and even dangerous weight standards.
More and more voices are questioning the value of this extreme slimming. The public and the media are gradually realizing that health is the true beauty. Some artists have begun to speak out against unhealthy ways to lose weight, and they are actively sharing their experiences of healthy eating and moderate exercise, aiming to guide the public to form a healthier and more reasonable aesthetic concept.
For example, in Jia Ling's movie "Hot and Hot", although she needs to lose a lot of weight for the role, she emphasizes weight management in a healthy way.
In this context, we must reconsider: what exactly is the "beauty" we seek? Is it an ethereal image shaped by industry standards and the media, or a healthy, energetic self? This reflection is not only a challenge for the entertainment industry, but also a profound insight into the beauty, health and success of society as a whole.
Epilogue:
With the gradual attention and criticism of extreme weight loss in society, it is necessary to explore more healthy and scientific body image standards. Entertainers and public figures play an important role in this transformation, and their behaviour and choices can significantly influence public perceptions and the perception of younger generations.
The media and entertainment industry needs to take responsibility for creating a healthier environment that reduces over-focus and unrealistic expectations about an artist's appearance.
Producers and advertisers should be aware that the continued promotion of excessively thin images can have a detrimental effect on audiences, especially younger viewers. They can drive this change by showing a variety of body shapes and forms of beauty.
Education also plays a key role. Through education, we can develop more individuals who can understand and respect the diversity of their bodies.
Artists and influencers themselves need to take a more proactive step to speak out against unhealthy slimming culture and share their healthy lifestyles and real-world experiences. Not only will this help change public expectations, but it will also encourage fans to pursue a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.
As ordinary viewers, we should also exert our power to choose and support those media and artists who promote health information. Through social media and consumer choices, the public is able to put pressure on the entertainment industry to move it in a healthier direction.