BRITNEY Spears has never shied away from showing off her curves or revealing the steps she has taken to get her world-famous figure in shape.
A celebrity nutritionist has urged the Toxic hitmaker to reconsider his latest diet regime, which involves unsustainable “16-hour fasts”, and find a regular pattern.
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Britney shared photos on Instagram in March, where she posed on a tropical beach.
The megastar’s private parts were covered with emojis in a March 27 photo.
Britney was naked, grabbing her breasts as she sat in the ocean.
The publication of the photo came just days after revealing that she had adopted a new diet.
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Britney’s March 15 post included a photo of a book about intermittent fasting by Stephen Harrod Buhner.
“I actually feel a little small and weak to even think about taking photos for Instagram right now!!! But honestly, I like this spiritual dimension I’m in,” she wrote.
“It’s purification to the max and stepping into your body and mind to find your most enlightened state of consciousness feels so incredible!!!” Britney added to her post.
But Kim ShapiraMS, RD expressed doubt that intermittent fasting is the best plan.
She encouraged Britney to find a “healthy long-term approach” to eating.
“I love that Britney Spears is inspired to get curious about her mind, body, spiritual life and practices,” Shapira told The US Sun.
“I hope she finds a way to have a more realistic and healthy relationship with food and a long-term approach.
“When people go through something traumatic, they can develop a new trigger.
“When we become emotionally triggered, our rational mind becomes irrational.
Britney is human, but it seems like there’s a lot of trauma in her relationship with food.
Kim Shapira, MS, RD
“We then rationalize bad ideas.
“Britney is human, but it seems like there is a lot of trauma in her relationship with food.
“Putting a little empathy and compassion into that part of Britney is essential.”
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IN PROPORTION
Previously, Britney has tried other approaches to losing weight, including changing her diet.
“I run a lot, swim a lot and dance a lot too,” said the mother of two AND! News in 2016.
She added: “Tacos, pizza and ice cream. I love sweets. I love Oreo Blasts – they’re the best!”
Britney also shared how she ate fruits and vegetables to curb stress 2019.
“I have weak eyes, stress, asthma and headaches. So this chart helped me a lot with these problems… and my weight!!!” she wrote on Instagram.
In 2021, Britney switched to portion control. She told fans that she felt better.
“No… I didn’t follow the ice cream diet. I opted for portion control, which is really difficult when it comes to Doritos! The positive side is that my body feels much better now,” she said.
Intermittent fasting involves an eating pattern that alternates between periods of eating and fasting.
Shapira, who has not treated or worked with Britney, stated that this diet was unsustainable.
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OUT OF HOURS
“This diet does not recommend foods that should or should not be consumed,” she said.
“Some typical cycles involve fasting for 16 hours or more, with a window of 8 hours or less for eating.
“This diet trend has gained popularity because it has the potential to bring health benefits.
“These include increased metabolic function, weight loss and brain health.
No matter how much I dieted and exercised, my dad always told me I was fat. He put me on a strict diet.
Britney Spears
“The real issue is sustainability because we have dinners and vacations.
“People can be led astray and find it difficult to get back on track.
“Otherwise, sometimes celebrities can feel isolated, so asking for help is difficult.
“Isolation isn’t right for anyone, including Britney, so I suggest creating a routine and becoming consistent so she can thrive.”
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STRICT START
Britney’s life changed overnight in 2022 when her controversial conservatorship ended.
After 13 years, her father, Jamie Spears, 70, was suspended from his conservatorship duties.
There were reports that he was allegedly abusive.
Britney started over in her California mansion and got married for the third time to personal trainer Sam Asghari.
I’m excited for Britney to recognize that she is more than the messages she might have received.
Kim Shapira, MS, RD
When Britney’s autobiography The Woman in Me hit the shelves, she said Jamie allowed her to eat “almost nothing but canned chicken and vegetables.”
She said monitoring her food intake took place over two years.
“No matter how much I dieted and exercised, my father always told me I was fat. He put me on a strict diet. The irony was that we had a butler – an extravagance – and I begged for real food.” she said.
Shapiraauthor of This Is What You’re Really Hungry for said Britney would have felt shame and persecution if Jamie had restricted her diet.
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RISK AND RESTRICTED
“I’ve never treated Britney, but I imagine if a parent made those comments, it would be confusing,” she said.
“Comments can fill a person with shame and, ultimately, persecution.
“If food is restricted, our basic survival will be at risk.
“This will eventually lead to overeating when food is available; this is more of a human experience than an isolated one.
If parents encourage disordered eating, it is a form of abuse.
Kim Shapira
“I’m excited for Britney to recognize that she is more than the messages she might have received.
“If we could remember ourselves as teenagers, we would be more innocent, have no perspective, and see our parents and adults as all-knowing.
“Parents should know that we have limitations and most of us try our best not to negatively impact our children.
“If parents encourage disordered eating, it is a form of abuse.”
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UNCONTROLLED
Britney’s life has been marked by hardship since she rose to fame as a child star in the late 1990s.
It became a whirlwind of controversy as she battled substance abuse issues.
Britney would need to close the kitchen after dinner.
Kim Shapira
His two sons, Jayden James and Sean Preston, moved in with their father, Kevin Federline.
After a well-publicized meltdown in 2007 when she shaved her head, Britney was finally placed under her father’s control.
“We hope Britney now learns a few things about herself through her process with food,” he added. Shapirawho lives in Los Angeles.
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FOOD FASHIONS
“Maybe she can find a regular eating pattern that includes all food groups.
“I would love for Britney to be more dedicated to eating small, frequent meals throughout the day to maintain her blood sugar.
“She would need to close the kitchen after dinner.
“This will help improve her sleep and hormones so she feels emotionally, physically and mentally balanced throughout the day.
Skipping meals, ignoring cues, or eating little would be considered inconsistent.
Kim Shapira
“When we have restrictive and excessive cycles, it is easy to join a similar trend or fad.
“Our bodies need fuel and depend on blood sugar to function, and they thrive when we are consistent.
“Eating a small amount and the required amount every two hours, trusting that there will be more later, would be considered consistent.
“Skipping meals, ignoring cues, or eating little would be considered inconsistent.
“This is a way that disrupts our metabolism.
“Our bodies would be in the midst of feast or famine, and we store calories to conserve and protect ourselves.
“I admire Britney for wanting to delve deeper into her relationship with food and for being curious about how food affects her mentally, physically and spiritually.
“I’m personally rooting for that side.”
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