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There have been plenty of dangerous body 'trends' that have emerged in recent years.

These trends, such as the thigh gap, bikini bridge and ab crack, are used by some people as a marker of diet and exercise success, but for some, the pursuit of these attributes (which are completely un-obtainable for some, depending on body type) can lead to a dangerous diet and exercise attitude. 

A new trend is emerging, which has been coined by The Daily Mail as 'ribcage bragging.'

 

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The popularisation of the term has been blamed on celebrities like Bella Hadid, Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall Jenner.

These women all have visible rib cages when posing perfectly in bikinis, looking glamorous and elegant, which could lead those who are susceptible to body envy to wishing for a prominent rib cage themselves.

 

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Like most of these 'thinspirational' concepts, a visible ribcage isn't necessarily a reality for everyone, and could promote a visible ribcage as an unachievable accolade to people susceptible to low body confidence. 

Others think that this is officially 'the stupidest' marker of a desirable body ever, because some can simply suck in the stomachs and take a deep breath to reveal their ribs.

Luckily, most Twitter users agree with us in thinking that this 'body trend' is completely ludicrous. 

'Ribcage bragging – showing the bones of your ribs is trending on Instagram. This is not healthy and celebrities need to stop this craze,' said one.

Others are enraged by the concept of a ribcage being a trend, as some slim women have visible ribs without trying to conform to the latest Instagram fad. 

Bella Hadid has previously faced criticism for her slim figure and visible ribs, and has been accused of glamorising a low weight. 

'Your ribs. Eat. Dangerous role model for young girls looking at you as an idol,' said one critic.

The trending fad is seen as potentially dangerous, and much like the thigh gap and the bikini bridge, it could prompt disordered eating or dangerous exercising habits in those racing to achieve one. 

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Body-confidence coach, Michelle Elman, is the positive force we all need in our lives. The 23-year-old runs the successful mindsetforlifeltd Instagram account and is always on hand to provide her followers with encouragement and advice. 

According to Cosmopolitan Michelle was only 11-years-old when she began to struggle with her self-esteem after she becoming acutely aware of her larger size. Around this time Michelle also suffered from various health problems which resulted in scarring and caused her weight to balloon.

 

WHY I AM IN BODY POSITIVITY – I worried more about my head being shaved than a brain surgery – I worried more about the scar that was created in a 12 hour surgery than whether I would survive that surgery – I worried about having a permanent bald patch on my head more than I did about the fact I had a brain tumour – I worried about weight gain when I started eating after 3 months, rather than celebrating the fact that I was recovered enough to let food pass my lips – I worried about my hair falling out from the multiple surgeries more than I worried about the effect of that anaesthesia on my body – I worried about how slow I was running instead of being grateful for my ability to move – I worried more about what people would say about my body than the fact that my body still worked – I worried more about not being treated like a "weirdo" than processing my emotions – I worried if my body would be the deciding factor to not date me than the fact that the person I date must be there to support my illnesses too – I worried more about the stigma of mental and physical illness more than I worried about myself AND MOST OF ALL… I am in body positivity because each sentence above was written in the past tense and that is only possible because of body positivity. My body positivity is intrinsically linked to my hospital experiences. Every serious incident came with superficial worries about the consequence on my appearance. Every day when I should have been thinking about very real life or death situations, I instead worried about what I looked like. It's why I continue to embrace my scars and why they symbolise more than the physical marks on my body. In every sense of the word, I am Scarred Not Scared #scarrednotscared

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By the time she was 15, the blogger decided to ditch the ’fat friend’ stereotype and learned to love her body.

But an incident last year caused Michelle’s size insecurities to return after a mate of hers suggested that she was too heavy to go after the guy she liked.

 

TODAY IS MIRROR APPRECIATION DAY. Ok fine, that isn't a thing but can it be pleassseee? I was scrolling through my phone and found a few selfies and it made me realise how long it's been since I hated my reflection. It's been a bloody long time since I used a mirror as a weapon. It's been years since I was that girl who used them to check for weight gain, pulling at my skin, yanking my hips wishing they would disappear. That girl deserved so much love and I'm so happy that I can give it to her now. I now kinda love mirrors, in a way that it's like seeing an old friend. Whether I'm in the most skin tight outfit I've ever worn whilst trying on skiing thermals or I'm in a sports bra and sweating it out, or completely naked (no picture for this one! ), I'll welcome my reflection any day because I'm ok with saying hi to me. There was a point where I would shy away from mirrors but now I'm in love. I look in the mirror and I see my life. I look at my body and this mother instinct perks up because I'm seriously protective of this body. This body has been through enough and I'm so proud of it for getting us through everything. So today is mirror appreciation day. Thank you for letting me see my smile, my emotions, my body. Thank you for reminding me where I come from with parts of my culture coming through. Thank you for helping me see my Chinese eyes that used to get mimicked, as beautiful. Thank you for helping me realise when they get small, I'm usually grinning my biggest grin and that's what's important. Thank you for helping me see my British unruly hair that used to get me in trouble at school, as beautiful. Thank you for helping me realise that it is symbolic of my personality, as opposed to something that needs to be tamed. Thank you for helping me see my Jewish bum and hips that I was told "would at least be good for childbearing", as beautiful. Thank you for helping me be proud of having my grandma's curves and realising that childbearing wasn't the only positive to having this figure. Thank you to all mirrors everywhere for helping me get to know my body because as my phone case says it makes me SO FUCKING happy #scarrednotscared

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Obviously, Michelle swiftly dropped this ‘friend’ and decided to never let her weight stop her from doing the things she loved.

Michelle says "Body positivity at its best is not caring about what your body looks like and not letting your body be the reason to stop you from living your life".

 

 

There's a stereotype around being the "fat girl" in a friendship group. She's the one who sits on the sidelines and never joins in. She's the one perpetually single and sits silently while all her friends discuss their love life because god forbid, if she actually find a boyfriend, she would never be comfortable naked or in the bedroom. She's the insecure one, the one constantly complaining about her body and talking about diets. I couldn't call bullshit more on this stereotype. Since the age of 11, I have always been the "fat" friend but I have never been THAT girl. Even with all my insecurities around my scars, and my body in general, I was never the girl who sat inside – I refused to because of my pride and ego and my surgeries never let me be the person who missed out on life. The difference between now and then is that there's no hesitation, there are no second thoughts and when my friend suggested jumping in the Fjord, I was all "Hell yeah!". Before I would have said yes reluctantly, spent the time hiding as much of my body as possible until the last moment, definitely worn a top and definitely wouldn't have taken photos, let alone been in them. Now, I'm the one suggesting photos, I was the first to whip off my top and the thought that my body was different wasn't there. The fact that I know many girls, fat or skinny, would miss out on opportunities like this is what fuels my body positivity. Body positivity isn't about being able to take underwear selfies, it's about not letting your underwear or your swimsuit be the reason you aren't taking part. And ultimately when you are around the right people, you won't EVER feel like the "fat friend". I don't look at these pictures and see me as the odd one out. I look at the pictures and see the memories and the three bodies that we had fun in! #ScarredNotScared Swipe for a video of me high pitch screaming as I jump in!

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In the post she encourages people to embrace their bodies, make memories and surround themselves with positive people!  

She writes, ‘’And ultimately when you are around the right people, you won't EVER feel like the "fat friend". I don't look at these pictures and see me as the odd one out. I look at the pictures and see the memories and the three bodies that we had fun in! #ScarredNotScared’’

That's definitely a message we can get on board with! 

 

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While her slim frame is often declared “body goals” by fans, many believe Kate Wright’s latest pics are simply too good to be true.

The TOWIE star has been accused of digitally manipulating her waist to make it appear slimmer than it naturally is after she posted two enviable photos of herself dressed in black on Instagram.

Yesterday, the 24-year-old shared an image of herself posing in a fitted velvet dress which appears to wrap around her waist, while highlighting her décolletage.

 

Obsessing over tonight's  @brandattic dress  #girlsnight #ad #ootn

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The image was quickly littered with comments like “Her bod is insane” and “Need that waist” but many social media users remained unconvinced that Kate’s trim figure was actually her own.

One user wrote: “Naturally beautiful and great figure there was no need to photoshop your waist (sic).”

To which Kate replied: “I don’t photo shop any of my photos thank you (sic).”

 

It's a velvet kinda night dress coming soon to @missyempire make sure you keep checking the link  http://bit.ly/2e6ljiP

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A second picture was posted to the same account days earlier and shows the reality star in a Halloween inspired outfit.

Again, Kate’s waist is the centre of discussion in the photograph’s comment section.

 

Getting in the Halloween spirit early with this @missyempire skirt  get yours here  http://bit.ly/2d4V1sd

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Touched down in Marbs  Bikini @milliemodelli

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As her latest contribution to social media suggests, Kourtney Kardashian’s gruelling workout regime has been well worth the time, effort and mula she’s put into it.

While September rapidly snatches away what’s left of our summer feels, the 37-year-old reality star has been providing us with some major winter workout inspo as she holidays with her former partner Scott Disick and their three kids in Miami.

Last night Kourtney used Instagram to share a photo of herself wearing a low cut canary yellow swimsuit as she made the best of her time by the sea.

And – in testament to the stunning nature of the shot – Kourtney’s post has already been treated to the applause of over half a million likes.

The picture comes just a week after the eldest Kardashian sibling treated fans to a glimpse of her luxury yacht trip around the French Riviera.

Oh, to be famous… 

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Kim Kardashian hasn't been shy about her weightloss goals after giving birth to her second child, Saint West.

And it looks like she's finally achieved them.

The mum-of-two stepped out in LA last night, on her way to her hubby's Famous art exhibition.

Wearing what is presumably a blonde wig, Kim wore her bleached tresses long and wavy as she showed off her toned body.

She donned a long sleeve mesh dress with a nude catsuit underneath, which showed off her curves perfectly.

We just love her new look.

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Made In Chelsea bad boy, Spencer Matthews, is known for his partying ways and dramatic love life, but it seems the star has turned over a new leaf recently as he’s dedicated himself to fitness and model girlfriend Morgane Robart.

The 26-year-old reality star – who lost a staggering 13lbs in just one week – showed off his super toned physique in a series of new photographs which are pretty much all biceps, pecks and abs.

But Spencer’s new body didn’t come easy as it has been revealed that the original MIC cast member has been enrolled in a gruelling Ibiza-based bootcamp which involves punishing 12-hour workouts ran by ex-Special Forces fitness gurus.

The bootcamp has previously been attended by Spencer’s MIC co-star Binky Felstead as well as Vanessa White from The Saturdays.

Spencer was famously kicked off I’m a Celebrity… after just three days in the jungle last November when it was discovered he was addicted to steroids.  

In a recent shirtless Instagram post he described the situation as “moronic” and revealed that he’s finally back in shape.

He wrote: “After my moronic mistake in November last year I’ve been working hard to be clean and healthy and have never felt better.”

So now that Spencer's back in shape, will he come back to Made In Chelsea?

We'll have to wait and see, but in the meantime at least we have those pics.

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Centre image: Max Lawless Photography

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The body of a woman was discovered in Scotsman's Bay in Sandycove yesterday morning, according to the Irish Independent. 

Following a post-mortem, authorities have determined that the cause of death was drowning and are now looking to identify the body. 

The woman, who is believed to be in her 50s or 60s, is described as being around 5'5 in height with red hair. 

According to news reports, she was wearing a red shirt, blue fleece, dark purple jeans, a purple coat and brown boots when discovered. She also had her nails painted purple. 

Gardaí do not believe that the woman was in the water for long and are appealing to the public for any information. 

Police have asked anyone who may know the identity of the woman or have any information regarding the incident to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station at 01 666 5000. 

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The body of a man found dismembered in the Grand Canal over the weekend has been identified as 33-year-old Irish man Kenneth O' Brien. 

Kenneth was a mechanic and JCB driver and had no known connection with crime or criminal networks. 

Father to a little boy, the Dubliner had just returned from a period working in Australia in December. 

Kenneth was last seen on Friday evening heading out for work and his body was found in Grand Canal the following day. DNA results identified his body yesterday afternoon. 

Investigators believe that Kenneth may have fallen victim to "someone with a grudge to bear" and are looking at suspects with a history of violent crime. 

"It is rarely that we come across such savagery and we will be looking at people known to us with a history of violence as we sift through possible suspects for this awful crime," said a police investigator to the Irish Independent. 

The family based in Clondalkin have been described as respectable and hardworking.

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We all get stressed from time to time – for an uncountable number of reasons. 

Whether it's about work, college, family or your love life, it's something many of us simply can't avoid. 

Not only does it suck up your energy, it puts you in a bad mood, and eats away at your desire to do anything interactive. 

Some stress is healthy, yes, but when you over do it, it can lead to these nasty side effects. 

It makes you exhausted

When you stress, your brain to releases a hormone called cortisol into your bloodstream to help your body deal with it. 

BUT it totally backfires if you stress too much. Frequent freaking-out can cause your brain to limit the amount of cortisol it sends to your bloodstream, which makes you feel really tired, all day, everyday. 

 

It makes you break out

When you really stress out, hormones called androgens in your body spike, causing acne to flare up. It can also cause other parts of your body to produce nasty rashes.

You can always use a topical treatment to try and stop the spots, but in reality, when you stop stressing, the blemishes will go away. 

 

It makes you gain weight

A recent study found that dieters who learned stress-management techniques were more successful at losing weight than dieters who didn't.

The connection between reducing stress and losing weight could be that it helps cut back on stress binge-eating. So be careful what you eat next time you have a freak out.

 

You could lose some hair

Just like a spike in androgens can cause your skin to break out, it can also cause your hair to shed more than usual. The unfortunate side effect is only temporary but it could get worse if you worry for a continued amount of time.

 

It makes your back ache

When you stress, your heart rate and blood pressure rise and your body pumps out more hormones to help with your fight-or-flight response.

This combo can cause your muscles to tighten up and amplify the aches you get from day to day.

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She remarried last year – to dashing French businessman Jean Bernard Fernandez Versini – and has recently begun filming the 12th series of The X Factor.

But despite her sucess, it seems that Cheryl Fernandez Versini is not immune to criticism.

Indeed, in recent months her continued weight-loss and tiny frame has sparked concern among fans and observers.

Still, the 32-year-old has angrily insisted on several occasions that she is fit, healthy and strong – and that she does eat.

Now she’s come out fighting again – going as far as to call for body-shaming to be made “illegal”.

“It’s bulls***,” she told ES magazine. “Something has to be done, changed, even if it’s done in law.

“I am very happy and very healthy. Every woman has a different body type.”

She went on to tell the publication that she has even cut back on gym sessions.

Meanwhile, her boss Simon Cowell felt compelled to defend her recently – claiming publicly that far from starving herself, she actually “eats like a horse”.

This summer, the singer attributed her noticeable weight-loss to being busy, as well as the stress of losing her father-in-law.

Taking to Twitter a couple of months ago – and evidently feeling particularly irked at the time – the Girls Aloud songstress declared: "I am so sick and tired of it being ok to call somebody too thin or a ‘bag of bones’.

“I would never dream of calling somebody too fat and that they should maybe cut down on their food intake? What is the difference?

“You have no idea what I have been through. Just losing my father in law v recently and everything that comes with that. Not that I am or should justify myself to anyone.”

She continued: "I’m so f***ing sick of people thinking it’s ok to be mean or body shame anyone.”

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Singing superstar Rihanna has shared some pictures of herself on Instagram and she looks incredible! 

Bad Gal Riri was seen partying with Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton at the annual Kadooment day parade in Barbados. 

The Mercedes driver fueled rumours that he may be dating Rihanna by spending the day at the event with her.

The singer was dressed in an amazing costume which really showed off her toned tummy and bum. The outfit consisted of lots of blue and green colours which consisted of an extremely small studded bralet, huge wings and all topped off with tall feathers on her head. 

She was seen laughing and drinking with pals at the festival although she was mobbed by fans as she attended the event. 

Rihanna was first rumoured to be dating Lewis Hamilton back in March and a source told Star magazine that "sparks have been flying between the pair for quite some time. 

Rihanna topped off her gorgeous festival look with some seriously curly hair and bright pink lippy!

The Umbrella singer has been chilling in her bikini all week according to her Instagram. She spent a few days soaking up some sun with her BFF Melissa Forde before Lewis Hamilton arrived on the island. 

Melissa is also Rihanna's photographer and she shared a snap of the musician chilling on an inflatable in the pool with a drink.

 

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Kim Kardashian, Sandra Bullock, and Jessica Alba all love to bootcamp.

And if we could get a body like theirs (even just a tiny, little bit like theirs) we might also acquire a love of bootcamping.

But then we hear that Millie Mackintosh forked out €4,500 for a week-long programme in Ibiza involving hiking, calorie-counting, and lifting weights (Laura Whitmore is a fan of the spot too) and then suddenly once again we’re not so keen.

Still, we may have found the perfect compromise: luxurious setting, and a killer workout, followed by a five-star detox spa treatment. Hurrah!

Yes the beach-body bootcamp at the Powerscourt Hotel in Enniskerry promises to leave you “looking and feeling fabulous”.

And considering all attempted New Year’s resolutions are by now a distant memory (we may as well be honest) we’re frankly willing to try anything to get our Victoria’s Secret-worthy bods in order.

The two-part Powerscourt programme is designed and tailored for each individual, meaning you can discuss and target any problem areas.

 

Taking place on the hotel’s lawns, first up is a gruelling hour-long workout using kettle bells, a TRX trainer, tyres, ropes, sandbags and bodyweight exercises.

Sure it sounds, ahem, challenging, but fear not it’s all followed by a wholly-more pleasant 1 hour 50 minute detoxifying body ritual at the hotel’s esteemed ESPA.

The treatment aims to detox the body and “restore balance”. It combines an initial body wrap and massage with a body exfoliation. Next a detoxifying algae is applied and the scalp is gently massaged.

Finally, and after a refreshing shower, an aromatherapy massage takes place. 

Someone should really tell Millie Mackintosh.

Available for €155, the Beachbody Bootcamp is available at Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa

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