How to Develop a Better Body Image
You cannot go anywhere without seeing society's version of the perfect body in a public ad or TV commercial. It can make a "normal" looking person feel negatively about how they look. There is a way to counteract those negative images and improve your own body image in a healthy, non-threatening way.
Instructions
-
Love Yourself
-
1
Learn to love yourself no matter how you look; this is the main ingredient in any plan of action to gain a better body image.
-
2
Find a sport or physical activity that you love. This will help you learn to love what your body can do versus how your body looks.
-
-
3
Get to a comfortable, healthy weight.
-
4
Stop comparing yourself to what others look like and to what others think you should look like.
-
5
Realize that your health is more important than your looks. Work towards being healthy.
Wear The Right Clothing
-
6
Find comfortable clothing.
-
7
Pick shoes that are comfortable to walk in.
-
8
Invest in a good bodice and quality lingerie.
-
9
Find clothing with solid colors or pick smaller patterns if you like printed dresses. Also try to avoid horizontal stripes.
-
10
Wear a different color jacket from the skirt or pants you choose. When choosing a skirt length, make sure the hemline is above or below the widest part of your calves.
-
11
Select long or three-quarter length sleeves when choosing a shirt.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Stay away from bulky or tight clothing.
