Just for Fun

I was looking around and came across this blog that caught my attention just by the title "adios barbie!". I think Barbie is such a great example of society's absurd expectations. Let's face it, if Barbie were real, she wouldn't be able to get out of bed. Here's another site that talks about how to build a positive self esteem for a fabulous body image.

So tell me something good. . .

Alright so we've gone through a few of the negative impacts body image can have (and we'll probably go through several more). But how can body image affect your life if you have a positive perception? And how do you get that positive image? I think that these questions are important for individuals as well as parents. This article speaks about how parents can help their children develop a healthy relationship with food. Of course, healthy eating is just one part of being healthy overall. Exercise is also a key component to treating yourself well and loving your body. Girls Health organization helps girls understand how much exercise they should be getting and how to incorporate it into their lives so that it is fun instead of drudgery.

News Report on Body Image

Oh the Places You'll Go

The body image you have has a huge impact on your life. It is the paradigm through which you see the world. That means that if you have a positive and healthy image of yourself, you are likelier to see the world as a place of opportunity and a safe place where you can be yourself. The more you don't like what you see in the mirror the easier it is to become sullen and withdrawn, sometimes convinced that all the world hates you and despises you. I think it is interesting to see what kind of person everyone becomes based solely on how they see themselves. This website is a great resource on having a healthy body image and healthy living. It also has a section on eating disorders, which is one thing people with a poor body image can struggle with. Depression is another issue that can come about from dealing with a poor body image.