The Role of Empathy in Addressing Body Image Issues

How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues

• The HIGH prevalence of body-image issues in the fitness space. (1:11)

• The extreme versions that are easy to spot. (4:30)

• The characteristics of this avatar. (9:11)

• How to Break Free from Abusive Body Image Issues

• #1 - Take time off (from workouts, measuring, and weighing). (12:11)

• #2 - Make it real by telling others. (18:41)

• #3 - Stop weighing yourself and studying yourself in the mirror. (21:36)

• #4 - Turn off social media or change the algorithm. (25:45)

• #5 - Start back up with a VERY different goal. (31:46)

• Questions:

• How common are body image issues? (33:56)

• Does competition contribute to body image issues? (35:44)

• How can I help someone who is struggling with body image issues? (37:22)

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