Self Image

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Self Image

• Anorexia, Obesity, Bulimia,
• Steroids
• Healthy Weight gain/loss

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Video Body Image (6 minutes)
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Eating disorders have become a problem in todays
society and especially among teenagers.

• Why do you think that some people your age have
  a low self image?

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• Anywhere you look in today's society, there are
  mixed messages about weight, eating, and food.
• How do magazine covers contribute to this factor?
  
• How do restaurants contribute to todays obesity
  problem in America?

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How can these people influence your self-image?

• For women, cultural influences seem particularly
  powerful. Remarks made by parents, friends,
  teachers or other authoritative figures can
  result in distorted body images.
• Singer Karen Carpenter reacted to a review
  referring to her as chubby. From 1973, she began
  losing weight, and her belief remained that she
  was fat even when she weighed 80 lbs at 54. She
  died in 1983 as a result of anorexia and bulimia.

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Anorexia

• Anorexia is an eating disorder where people
  starve themselves to lose weight.

Does Anorexia affect girls only or do you think
boys are affected too?
What are some reasons anyone would want to starve
themselves?
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Annas Story

• I felt totally controlled by an anorexic voice
  in my head that sounded just like my Grandmother.
  It told me I was fat and ugly and had to starve
  myself. It yelled loudly every time I ate,
  repeatedly telling me I was a very bad person. I
  was now completely obsessed with food and did
  everything possible to avoid eating.

Is Anorexia something you can control or does it
control you?
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Obesity

• Obesity is defined in adults as having body fat
  as a percentage of body weight greater than 25
  for men and 30 for women.

Can obesity be caused by something other than
overeating?
What are the dangers of obesity?
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Bulimia

• Bulimia is characterized by episodes of binging
  followed by vomiting, fasting, enemas, excessive
  use of laxatives and diuretics, or compulsive
  exercising.

Can you always tell if someone is bulimic? Why or
why not?
What are some possible causes of bulimia?
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A College Student
Do you believe that someone who is a triathlon
athlete could have eating disorders?

• I'm a 21 year old college student that is one of
  the most active people you will ever meet. I love
  to race in triathlons, mountain bike, rock climb,
  sky dive, lift weights, you name it.. But,
  everyday I wake up and I hate to look into the
  mirror. I don't like the person I see. When I get
  really hungry, I go into my kitchen and eat tons
  of food. Then, I feel guilty and throw it all up.
  I work out for three hours a day. That is my
  life. I started to do triathlons so I would get
  to work out even more with out people questioning
  me. So, when people look at me and talk to me,
  they comment on how healthy I am. But I know the
  truth!

Do you think this student is a male or female?
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Steroids

• Some research has shown that 5 of teen boys and
  2.5 of teen girls have used some form of
  anabolic steroids

Why would teenagers use steroids knowing the
problems it could cause such as impotence and
sterility?
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Are you where you want to be in terms of looks,
grades, athletics, and popularity?

• What are some ways you can improve your
  self-image?

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• Summary If you or someone you know suffers from
  an eating disorder, then, it is necessary to get
  help. Tell someone you trust to get that help,
  like a teacher or counselor.
• Overeaters Anonymous and Anorexia/Bulimia
  Anonymous can offer support to supplement
  treatment.
• Relapse is common, and impulses to restrict
  eating or over exercise can be life-long.
• Just remember Your life is too high of a price
  to pay!

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Remember ThisYou are Beautiful Young Men and
Women!