The Reality of a Fitness Model w. Tessa Barresi | Embodied Wellness Co.

Each day we're influenced by what we see, and eventually it's what we begin to identify as "normal".  Both Sarah and I have worked with clients that have come to us saying "How come I can't look like that person, they always look so good!" or "how come I can't get leaner faster? This person got shredded in 6 weeks!".  But unfortunately social media isn't reality, and as someone who owns a photography and creative design business, believe me when I tell you that it's far too easy to manipulate and adjust a photo or video to display the most marketable aspects of a person or business.  So I was recently speaking with my friend, today's guest, on some of the realities of being a fitness model, and we decided that it was time to inject some truth and reality into the ecosystem of health and wellness.

On today\s episode we speak with IFBB Pro, model, and influencer Tessa Barresi!  Tessa is one of the youngest IFBB pro's ever, has worked with companies such as GymShark, is currently an EHP Labs athlete, but recently has taken a bit of a turn in the way she sees the fitness industry...and THAT is what we are here to talk about today!

Podcast Links:

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Connect with Tessa

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessabarresi/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClFWp_TCg-yqvyLwbpBir0Q

Articles resources:

• Shape Magazine - What It's Really Like to be a Fitness Model
• Insider Magazine - THE DARK SIDE OF INSTAGRAM: When fitness culture goes wrong
• Brightside: 8 Things Most Instagram Fitness Models Don’t Talk About
• Digital Information World: Research Proves 'Influencer' As One Of The Most Popular Career Options Among Children
• CNBC - More Children Want To Become YouTube Stars Than Astronauts
• HRRE View - 1 of 5 British children want a career as social media influencers

Study Resources:

• Study: The effects of active social media engagement with peers on body image in young women
• Study: Ideal comparisons: Body ideals harm women’s body image through social comparison
• Study: “Selfie” harm: Effects on mood and body image in young women

Tips:

• Watch this documentary: The Social Dilemma (Netflix)
• Article: A Sweat Life - I Mute My Family and Friends on Instagram—Here’s Why
• Article: Busstle - Why It's OK To Mute Even Your Close Friends On Social Media