The Model for Healthy Body Image

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The Model for Healthy Body Image. Conceptual Building Blocks. Foundation. Desired Outcome. Goal. Developmental change is inevitable. …

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The Model for Healthy Body Image
Conceptual Building Blocks Foundation Desired Outcome Goal
Developmental change is inevitable.
Normal changes of puberty include weight
gain and temporary out-of-proportion
growth; fat does not by itself define
“overweight.”
Genetics and other internal weight
regulators strictly limit the degree to which
shape, weight & Body Mass Index (BMI) can
be manipulated through healthy means.
Restricted or restrained hunger (dieting)
results in predictable consequences that
are counterproductive to weight loss and
interfere with normal hunger regulation.
Recognize
and respect
basic biology;
understand
what is not in
our control
regarding
size, shape,
weight, and
hunger.
Accept the
innate body:
“This is the
body I was
born to have.”
Balance attention to many aspects of
identity. Looks are only one part.
Consistently satisfy hunger with enough
varied, wholesome food in a stable,
predictable manner.
Limit sedentary choices to promote a
physically active lifestyle at all ages.
Choose role models who reflect a realistic
standard.
Emphasize
what
can be
influenced
or chosen.
Enjoy eating
for health, energy,
and hunger
satisfaction.
Create a
physically
active lifestyle
for fitness,
endurance,
fun, relaxation
and stress relief.
Promote historical perspective on today’s
cultural attitudes related to…