We pull apart what body image really is, how it’s shaped by culture, friends, media, and why trends keep moving the goalposts. We share a personal story about diagnosis and change, unpack bias around fatness, and end with practical steps to build steadier self-respect.
• Defining body image as a mental model
• Why compliments and jabs distort self-perception
• Positive body image as protection and steadiness
• Body neutrality and focusing on function
• How body checking and comparison fuel shame
• Culture, family, and comments that stick
• Beauty trends and the profit motive behind insecurity
• Personal journey through diagnosis, weight change, and strength
• Anti-fat bias, language, and BMI limits
• Risks of dieting and key stats on eating disorders
• Scripts to reframe self-talk and curate your circle
• Everyday practices to appreciate what your body can do
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