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Recent events exemplify this shift vividly. A prominent TikTok influencer, Liv Schmidt, known for her "What I Eat in a Day" videos and fitness content promoting a slim lifestyle, was banned from the platform for allegedly glorifying disordered eating and body dysmorphia. Liv described herself as a "flat stomach enthusiast," emphasizing that wanting to be thin isn’t wrong. Her content, which included workout routines and diet tips, resonated with many viewers but also drew fierce criticism. Critics argued that her focus on thinness could be harmful to impressionable young audiences.