Dancers struggle with body image and body dysmorphia
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Sheryl Burke is undecided about the future of "Dancing with the Stars."
The 38-year-old dancer said how many appearances she has made on the long-running TV show since she was first on "Dancing With Her Stars." She admits she doesn't know if she can do it. 2006.
"Where I am right now is that I'm not thinking too much in the present moment," she shared. Because if I do, I have to do it when the time comes.I don't know if this will be my last season."
Burke struggles with body image and body dysmorphia, and she suggested that taking a step back from a dance career could actually help deal with the problem.
"You don't have to wear a dance costume, just put on some weight," she said on Allison Kugel's "Allison Interviews" podcast. .
"I believe I will love my body more. That's why [the possibility of pregnancy] is currently on hold."
On the other hand The dancer has struggled with alcoholism in the past and had previously vowed to quit alcohol.
"I try to practice what I preach. I try to practice it every day, every hour," she said.
"Speaking of which, I don't want to say that I've been wanting to drink again lately. But it was definitely on my mind much more than usual."
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