Why Extreme Wellness Is So Popular
Marathons, fasting, and silent retreats—the psychology behind hardcore health
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8 min readApr 11, 2019
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Emily Fonnesbeck says her issues with diet and exercise started after her first son was born. “I was a new mom and feeling pressure to recover from the pregnancy body, and I started eating less and exercising more,” she says. “I’m very much a perfectionist, so if I’m going to…