Jon, a 15-year-old, states, "Guys are in competition, especially in the weight room. But other boys says sports make them feel better about themselves. The need to make weight for a sport like wrestling or boxing can cause disordered eating. Some sports can contribute to a negative body image. This confusion can make it harder than ever to feel good about themselves. They think they have to be a "real" man, but many admit being confused as to what that means or what's expected of them. Boys live in a culture that showcases males as glamorous "macho" figures who have to be "tough", build muscles and sculpt their bodies - if they want to fit in. There has been a shift in the male body image. Boys are concerned with the size and strength of their body. They strive for the "perfect" body and judge themselves by their looks, appearance, and above all thinness. Girls are overly concerned about weight and body shape. See guidelines under "Tips for Making Peace with Your Body and Yourself" (next page) for help in changing your perception to a more positive one. If you answered "Yes" to 3 or more questions, you may have a negative body image. Do you compare yourself to others and "come up short?".Do you want to change something about your body?.Have you ever disliked your body? Yes_ No _.Do you feel badly about yourself because you don't like your body? Yes_ No _.Do you avoid wearing certain clothes because they make you feel fat? Yes_ No _.Are you concerned your body is not muscular or strong enough? Yes_ No _.Do you worry or obsess about your body not being small, thin or good enough? Yes_ No _.Does eating even a small amount of food make you feel fat? Yes_ No _.Have you avoided sports or working out because you didn't want to be seen in gym clothes? Yes_ No _.Take the following quiz and see how your Body Image I.Q. When you look in the mirror what do you see? When you walk past a shop window and catch a glimpse of your body, what do you notice first? Are you proud of what you see, or do you think, "I'm too short, I'm too fat, if only I were thinner or more muscular?" Most people answer negatively. One of the ways to fit in is to have "the perfect body." Body Image Questionnaire: How do you measure up? There is a lot of pressure to succeed and fit in. About half of female teens think they're too fat and almost 50% are dieting. This is the age we are most impressionable and start to develop self-confidence and self-perception. Recent studies show preschoolers are already exposed to hearing that certain types of foods, especially sugar, might make them "fat." Kids as early as third grade are concerned about their weight.
Body image dissatisfaction is so epidemic in our society that it's almost considered normal.
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