Body Shape Issues
Body image refers to how you see your body, and especially how attractive you feel yourself to be. Body image issues can arise when you feel that your looks do not measure up to what society, family, friends and the media expect. This can be dangerous and lead to problems, if it causes you to become unhappy and despondent. You may pursue unnecessary surgery, unsafe weight-loss habits, such as a crash diet. Both males and females, might even engage in an inappropriate use of hormones to build muscles.
Losing Weight safely and at a realistic pace is the best way to reach your healthy weight and maintain that weight in the long term. Sometimes it doesn't seem that easy to achieve based on your perception of your body.
Most of us have good intentions when it comes to eating right and exercising more regularly. Most of us know the basics of what to eat and what to avoid. However, as hard as you try, planning your meals, increasing activity, controlling those portions, cutting calories and carbs, you may not be losing the weight that you desire.
Even with the best of intentions, we often end up derailing our progress when we feel tired, or stressed, or bored, or frustrated. Let's face facts, these emotions pop up often. Sometimes losing weight can be linked to the mind and emotional barriers. Some other factors such as binge eating, too much stress, a weakness for food or life changes, among others, may be the cause. These mental barriers can be tough to overcome, but with some work, these hurdles are surmountable.
Even with the best of intentions, we often end up derailing our progress when we feel tired, or stressed, or bored, or frustrated. Let's face facts, these emotions pop up often. Sometimes losing weight can be linked to the mind and emotional barriers. Some other factors such as binge eating, too much stress, a weakness for food or life changes, among others, may be the cause. These mental barriers can be tough to overcome, but with some work, these hurdles are surmountable.
If you are feeling disappointed with your body and wish it felt better to be in your skin, we can help you.