Keeping up with the Kardashians’ “slim-thick” body ideal comes at a high cost.⁠ ⁠ A recent study conducted by Toronto’s York University found that looking at imagery of women who fit the “slim-thick” ideal ― flat stomach, toned thighs, impossibly thin waist and a large derrière ― causes more body dissatisfaction among young women than looking at images of women who are thin.⁠ ⁠ For baby millennials and older Gen Zs who were in grade school when “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” debuted in 2007, it’s been hard not to compare their bodies to the famous sisters and their Kardashian-lite influencers ― though some fans (and naturally, haters) are on to the women.⁠ ⁠ On Kardashian fan boards like the r/KUWTK subreddit, fans vigorously debate how the sisters bought their glow-up and browbeat the reality stars for not being transparent about their work.⁠ ⁠ Wafa K. Numan, a 22-year-old who lives in the Bay Area in California, says it “burns her soul” to hear the Kardashians claim they haven’t gotten anything done.⁠ ⁠ “We have these white women go from skinny, normal-looking body types ... to a complete 180 change,” she said. “From face to body, these women lack the accountability that comes in the public eye.”⁠ ⁠ Read more at our link in bio. // 🎨 Damon Dahlen/HuffPost // 📷️ Getty images // 🖊️ @binnywong