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health7 days ago•7 min saved

Stallone's Bulimia Confession Highlights Rising Eating Disorders in Men

Sylvester Stallone’s recent admission of suffering from bulimia while preparing for 'Rambo' and 'Rocky III' has sparked a broader conversation about the rising prevalence of eating disorders among men. While Stallone described his extreme dieting and steroid use as a 'body-worship' obsession, experts warn that societal pressures for muscularity are driving a hidden epidemic. The disclosure, part of his new memoir 'The Steps,' underscores the severe physical toll of such practices, including heart damage and electrolyte imbalances, and highlights the stigma that prevents many men from seeking help.

via Fox News|

#body-image #bulimia #eating-disorders

entertainment13 days ago•15 min saved

Stallone Confesses to Bulimia and Steroid Cycles in Rocky III Era

Sylvester Stallone has publicly admitted to developing bulimia and using performance-enhancing drugs while preparing for the Rocky and Rambo franchises. In a recent interview with The New York Times, the 80-year-old actor revealed that he reduced his body fat to 2.6 percent during the production of Rocky III, a pursuit he described as an 'obsessive body-worship kind of thing.' He confirmed the use of steroids in six-week cycles, stating that such extreme measures took a severe physical toll, resulting in multiple surgeries. The disclosures accompany the release of his new memoir, The Steps, which details his difficult upbringing and his eventual liberation from the pressure to maintain a muscular physique.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#bulimia #entertainment #rocky-iii

entertainment3 months ago•135 min saved

Maddie’s Secret Struggles to Outrun Nostalgia

An earnest, brisk homage to 80s/90s TV melodramas, Maddie’s Secret uses John Early’s straight-faced performance and a foodie-obsessed world to skim the line between satire and pathos, delivering laughs and a surprisingly resonant arc about eating disorders, fame, and self-delusion.

via Vulture|

#bulimia #entertainment #john-early

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Ed Sheeran Opens Up About Mental Health and Personal Struggles

Ed Sheeran opens up about his struggles with depression, drug use, and bulimia in a recent interview with Rolling Stone. The sudden death of his best friend, his wife's tumor diagnosis, and the death of another friend caused him to spiral into depression. Sheeran sought therapy for the first time in his life and admits to past drug use, which he realized was turning into a habit. He also suffered from body image issues that led to bulimia. Sheeran's upcoming album, "Subtract," reflects his current life and experiences.

via USA TODAY|

#bulimia #depression #drug-use