Body Image

Learning to Love What You See in the Mirror

We all want to look our best, but a healthy body is not always linked to appearance. In fact, healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes! Changing your body image means changing the way you think about your body. At the same time, healthy lifestyle choices are also key to improving body image.

1. Healthy eating can promote healthy skin and hair, along with strong bones.

2. Regular exercise has been shown to boost self-esteem, self-image, and energy levels.

3. Plenty of rest is key to stress management.

The media is sometimes going to set up an unrealistic stereotype that is unattainable by the average person. In some cases the media shows an airbrushed picture, women with cosmetic surgery, or anorexics/bulemics. The best advice one could give you is to follow the three steps above and to think positive of yourself.