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Women Are Afraid of Being Fat

Posted on April 17, 2010 by admin

A new study was just released from Brigham University that all women, no matter what their shape or size is, are afraid of being overweight. In the study, men and women were shown pictures of overweight people and activity in their brain was measured. In all women, the area that had the most activity when they looked at pictures of fat women, was the area that controls self reflection and self worth. The study cites that, interestingly, men were unphased (except for male bodybuilders who showed the same results as women).
To this I say, DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, so we all know why we women obsess about our bodies (and no, gentlemen, I’m not blaming it totally on you) but we can do something about it. To want to look good and be healthy is definitely a positive thing, but we have to make sure that it stays positive. Try this exercise, stand naked in front of a mirror and write down the 5 things that come to mind. Typical responses go something like this, “My butt is horrible” and “ugh, what are those rolls?” I’ve never had someone be continuously successful at a regime to be healthy by being negative. Self hate may initially motivate you but it ends up beating you up in the end. The key is to take that negativity and turn it around to get you going in a positive way. For example, when you think, “My thighs are so jiggly and disgusting I can’t take it” re work it so you think “My thighs need some work and with a little bit they’re going to look awesome.” Which phrase would motivate you to go out for a walk? It takes a little bit of work to start thinking differently, but I’ve seen countless clients do it and as a result achieve their goals.
So go girls! Go support your physical and mental selves, and each other!

xoxo
L