90s diet culture was all about low fat, no fat. But what else was happening in society? Thank goodness I found this 1995 issue of Shape Magazine stored away in my old closet! Join me as I flip through the pages, read through headlines, and dive deeper into the times with my friend and Registered Dietitian Amy Carlson. Amy was also with me for the 80s Diet Culture Time Capsule episode, be sure to check it out first!
In this episode, we continue our journey down memory lane. We giggle about the Got Milk?® campaigns, 90s grunge fashion, and tenderly discuss fat phobia and so-called “success stories”. After looking at the lies women were told in the 90s, we shift our focus to the messaging for this podcast and my prayer for this show. Enjoy this trek down memory lane and a look at what we can do with the lessons we’ve all learned along the way!
In this episode, we cover:
- What we miss from the funky fresh 90s
- A brief reminder of what Chrissy had experienced in the 80s
- The different ads scattered in this issue of a 1995 Shape Magazine
- What the messaging was around fat in the 90s
- The foods they breakdown by calories, fat, etc. in the magazine
- Flashback to the “Got Milk?®” campaigns
- The tie between diet and exercise in 90s ads
- How 17-year-old Chrissy was feeling reading this magazine
- Different exercise equipment and tapes from the 90s
- What Chrissy would tell her 17-year-old self
- And if she would have received that message
- Chrissy’s big mission for this podcast
Magazine Chrissy referenced during the episode
Maybe you were around for the fitness and “low fat” trends of the 90s, or maybe this is the first time you’re hearing about them. Regardless, we’re all able to learn a lesson or two from this messaging circa 1995. Send us your thoughts from this conversation about 90s diet culture to: admin@findingbalance.com
Check out 17-year-old Chrissy, also referenced in the episode. We’re big fans of the shirt, too!
More About Amy Carlson
Amy Carlson, RD (Registered Dietitian) has held a thriving private practice in the Houston, Texas area serving the eating disorder population for nearly two decades. She holds her Bachelors of Science in Nutrition from the University of Minnesota, where she grew up, and received her Masters of Science in Nutrition from TWU in the Texas Medical Center. Passionate about truth and the equipping of women to find freedom, Amy is a highly sought after speaker, spending her time traveling both across the state of Texas, and the country speaking to groups of women for retreats and women’s conferences. Her longing to have a bigger reach with the truth and knowledge of food and the body became a reality with the co-founding of the Peace With Food App: the opportunity to pour years of her experience into a personalized application for anyone to use. Amy and her husband have been happily married for over 20 years and together they live a busy and active life with their four beautiful children.
*Please note that this episode contains topics such as eating disorders, which may be sensitive for some listeners.
Links & Mentioned Resources
Draw the Circle (book)
80s Diet Culture Time Capsule Episode
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Connect with Amy:
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
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FINDINGBALANCE:
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test: Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo: A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups: Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Christian Treatment Finder: Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course: A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.