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BODY-IMAGE CENTER Q&A

What is body image: Body (self) Image is a psychological construct which refers to the individual’s perceptions and feelings about their body. Body Image comprises the physical component of self esteem, which are overall feelings of wellness, confidence and feeling good about oneself.

Body image is not only what you see when you look in the mirror, but also what you feel when you

Think about your body and how you feel in your body.

If you feel ashamed, self-conscious and anxious about your body, then you have a negative body image.

If you feel comfortable and confident in your body, you have a positive body image.

Can you change your body image: Yes, through cognitive and behavioral therapy techniques the individual can alter their perception about their body perceptions and feelings about their body. This can in fact result in a whole new positive relationship with both the body and the self.

What is a healthy body image so important in today’s world: A healthy Body (self) Image is essential in today’s fast-paced world, where there are increasing demands on the individual in every sphere of his daily life. These stressors may result in unhealthy lifestyles and bad eating habits, which may impact negatively on one’s overall self-esteem and body self-image.

GET YOUR OWN PERSONAL BODY-IMAGE ASSESSMENT

Fill out the scientifically researched Body Image Questionnaire below, email to us and we will provide you with a professional assessment which will help you to make the best decisions for your mental and physical wellbeing.

Not at all true of myself

(a)

Slightly true of myself

(b)

About halfway true of myself

(c)

Mostly true of myself

(d)

Mostly true of myself

(e)

Instructions for Statement 1 through Statement 30

Statements 1 through 30 are all related to you and your body. Read each statement carefully, and decide how true the statement is for you. Use the rating scale above to indicate how true the statement is for you.

1. I think my body is unattractive.

2. How well my body is functioning influences the way I feel about my body.

3. I look in the mirror every day.

4. Having a well-proportioned body is important to me.

5. My overall fitness level is low.

6. I compare my body to people I’m close to (friends, relatives, etc.).

7. I feel that my body is larger than it should be.

8. I think my body looks fat in clothes.

9. Looking in the mirror upsets me.

10. My naked body makes me feel sad.

11. People often comment on my weight.

12. I eat in order to control my emotions.

13. I feel better about my body when I’m fitter. (HFI)

14. I seem to have gained weight when I look in the mirror.

15. Body size matters to me. (II)

16. My body is healthy.

17. Being around good-looking people makes me feel bad about my body.

18. It makes me happy when people say that I am in good shape.

19. My body is overweight.

20. I feel depressed about my body.

21. When I wake up my body feels okay, but as the day progresses I feel fatter

and heavier.

22. My body looks good.

23. The way I feel about my body improves when I exercise regularly. (HFI)

24. I care about how well-shaped my legs are. (II)

25. My body is in shape. (HFE)

26 I’m more aware of my body when I’m in social situations. (SD)

27. I don’t know how to control my weight. (HD)

28. I wish I were thinner. (FE)

29. Most days I feel bad about my body. (NA)

30. Sometimes I feel that my weight is out of control. (AG)

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