Your body image is both real and imagined. Do you like what you see when you look in the mirror? Your body image is not dependent upon your size, your muscle development or how many rolls you have around your waist. In fact, it is really not based on what you see in the mirror […]
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Have you ever picked up a pair of pants at the store that you just knew was going to look great on your body. You get it home and try it on, only to find that it doesn\’t look the same on you as it did on the mannequin. We are all created differently, we
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Have you noticed that some people are naturally stronger than others or that some tend to put on more fat quickly? Bodybuilders have known for some time that different body types will respond differently to both training and nutrition. It was American psychologist, William Sheldon, who spent his life observing the different variety in the
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You have just spent nine months creating a new life. It is during that time period your body deposited fat behind your shoulder blades, on your hips and in your butt in preparation for nursing. Your abdomen expanded to at least three times its normal size and your ligaments all stretched out of shape from
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Is it really possible to make over your body in six days? In six weeks? Or does a body make over take six months? Well, let\’s first define what a body makeover really is. For the purposes of this discussion a body makeover is a change in body image, personal style AND a change in
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a serious mental disorder in which the person is preoccupied with some type of flaw that they perceive themselves to have. This flaw can either be minor or imaginary and often involves the skin, hair or nose. Individuals who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder may turn to cosmetic surgery in
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Being pregnant can take a huge toll on your self-image. While you are thrilled to be having a baby, you are now faced with at least 7 months of body-changing, weight-gaining, baby-growing growth. For seven months you will be gaining weight in places you didn\’t think baby weight was gained and popping out of your
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Do you walk into a store and get depressed when you use the row after row of dresses, and outfits which never seem to work for your body type? Shopping for a new wardrobe, or even just a new piece for your wardrobe, can be a real challenge when you perceive yourself to be bothered
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Over 60% of the adults in the United States today are considered overweight when their actual weight is compared to their ideal weight or body mass index. Being overweight increases your risk of developing diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, gallbladder, gout, stroke and certain types of cancer. Losing as little as 5% of your
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Learning how to dress your particular body type puts you at a distinct advantage. You not only know yourself better but you also know how to make yourself look better in clothing. We have only 10 seconds to make a first impression on our future friends and relatives – and that impression is often made
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