v I¡¯m on a diet, but what can I do to begin feeling better about myself right now?

Answer:A desire to feel good about yourself ¨C even before you reach your weight loss goals ¨C is an important step toward building self-esteem because it shows your mindset doesn¡¯t only equate feeli

v Is it normal to feel down about your looks after reading a beauty magazine? Does this indicate a problem with self-esteem?

Answer:When we have a strong sense of self-esteem -- one in which our looks make up only a small part of how we feel about ourselves -- then we tend not to lose confidence in the presence of those we

v Shedding 50 pounds was easy compared to shedding this image I have of myself as a fat girl. Will this feeling ever go away?

Answer:Yes it will ¨C but it¡¯s going to take a little time. Experts say the more time a person spends being overweight or obese, the harder it can be to come to terms with the ¡°new¡± person that eme

v Is it wrong to be concerned about how you look? And what are the signs that someone is obsessed with their appearance?

Answer:Concern about appearance, and a desire to look as good as you can is quite normal. However, there can be a fine line between looking your best and being obsessed with your looks ¨C a problem kn

v I¡¯ve always dreamed of being that perfect size 6, but my body wants to stay forever size 14. Is there a trick to learning to love the skin I¡¯m in even if I¡¯ll never be that size 6?

Answer:The answer is yes ¨C and experts say it begins with accepting the idea that ¡°big¡± is not ¡°bad.¡± What counts most is the state of your health ¨C factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol,

v What are the links between eating disorders and body image?

Answer:Women with a negative body image are at greater risk for developing an eating disorder, and women with an eating disorder frequently have a negative and often unrealistic body image. Moreover,

v Is it possible for a woman to have a satisfying sex life if she has a terrible body image?

Answer:Interestingly, new research shows that sometimes sexual dysfunction in women ¨C frequently characterized by a lack of desire ¨C is really all about not feeling desirable. In a study published i

v How can I have a good body image when society¡¯s view of my size is so negative?

Answer:It¡¯s true that we are continuously bombarded with images of the ¡°perfect¡± body and that can make us feel insecure. For those with an already negative self-image, these ¡°ideals¡± can further

v What do the terms ¡°negative¡± and ¡°positive¡± mean in relation to body image?

Answer:A ¡°negative¡± body image is characterized by a distorted perception of how we really look. For example, you may see your breasts as too small or your legs as too short when in reality, they ar

v What is meant by the term ¡°body Image¡±?

Answer:Body image is the term used to describe how we see ourselves when we look in the mirror -- and how we believe others see us. Different than a reflection, which is what the mirror ¡°sees,¡± body