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Body Image Issues

A negative body image is a distorted perception of your shape - or body parts. You might be convinced that only other people are attractive and that your body size or shape is a source of personal failure. You might feel uncomfortable, ashamed, self-conscious, and anxious in your own skin. A positive body image is an important piece in the recovery of eating concerns. Positive body image is when:

  • You see your body as it really is.
  • You accept and appreciate your body shape and understand that a person’s physical appearance has little to do with his or her value as a person.
  • You don’t spend and unreasonable amount of time worrying about the food you eat or what the scale says.
  • You feel comfortable in your body.

Source: Litt, Ann. Tulip Hill Press. The college student’s guide to eating well on campus. 2nd ed. 2005, p 128.