Skip to content  Change Your Body Image, Not Your Body  When you
look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you like the image that
looks back?  Many people feel pressure to measure up to a
certain social and cultural ideal of beauty, which can lead to
feeling bad about the way their own body looks.  TV, movies, and
magazines constantly show images of models and actresses that
are, at best, difficult to achieve and maintain -- and at worst,
unhealthy and even unattainable. Even people in your life can
affect how you feel about your body image. Family and friends
can affect your feelings with comments -- both positive and
negative. And a doctor's health advice can be misinterpreted,
affecting your sense of body image.  Celebrate and Nourish Your
Body  We all want to look our best. But remember -- healthy
bodies come in all shapes and sizes.  Developing and nurturing a
positive body image is crucial to your happiness and wellbeing.
People with a positive body image see themselves as they really
are. They have a t