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BODY IMAGE. Body Dysmorphia -Skewed mental image of personal appearance. This “ideal” body is unachievable by 98% of people. Over the last 30 years, men’s body perception has changed. Muscle Dysmorphia. Anorexia: Willful starvation in the pursuit of thinness. Extremely Thin

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  1. BODY IMAGE

  2. Body Dysmorphia -Skewed mental image of personal appearance.

  3. This “ideal” body is unachievable by 98% of people

  4. Over the last 30 years, men’s body perception has changed

  5. Muscle Dysmorphia

  6. Anorexia: Willful starvation in the pursuit of thinness • Extremely Thin • Obsessive preoccupation with food/food choices • Anorexia controls the person • Outright refusal to maintain a healthy body weight • Extreme sensitivity to cold • Body shuts down and goes into starvation, menstruation stops in females

  7. Bulimia: Binging and purging • Vomiting – Often immediately after eating (purging) • Laxative abuse- Intentionally clearing bowels • Exercise- binge exercising (only goal is to lose immediate weight • Shame and guilt- secretive • Mood swings

  8. Risk Factors • Overweight as a child • They participate in a sport that demands thinness [i.e. wrestler, rowers, dancer, cheerleader] • They have a job or profession that demands thinness [i.e. actors/actresses, models, or entertainers] • Societies that are fixated on physical appearances -Media -Reality TV -Hollywood

  9. Infertility Heart attack Osteoporosis/Oste-openia Tooth Decay/Tooth Loss Hair Loss/Lanugo Growth Stomach ulcers Esophagus rupture Digestive issues Depression Bi-polar/Manic Depression Various Mental Disorders Consequences

  10. Consequences 20% of all people with Anorexia will die, making it the number one fatality rate of all psychological disorders.

  11. How you can help • Be honest • One on one is better than in a group • Do not say “I think you look too thin”- they will view this as a compliment • You can not fix them- they need professional help • Suggest Renfrew or another form of professional counseling 1-800-RENFREW

  12. “Having an eating disorder is unlike any other addiction. Having a drug or alcohol addictions like waking up and taming a lion back into it’s cage. Having an eating disorder is like waking up, taming a lion back into it’s cage, and taking it for a walk three times a day.” - Renfrew Patient

  13. Healthy is beautiful!

  14. Healthy is beautiful!

  15. Healthy is beautiful!

  16. Your Body is the vehicle that will carry you to your dreams. Honor it. Respect it. Fuel it.

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