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Show SHACK SH0W-M-E A PROJECT m to OF THE STUDENT HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE, PROJECT SHOW ME AND STUDENT HEALTH SERV ICE ow do you feel about your body? Chances are you probably don't think it's good enough. Too fat, too skinny, too big, too .small, not muscular enough-bott- om line, you're not happy with it. This mania may stem partly from a steady diet of TV and magazine images where bodies are always in perfect shape. Though model or body-build- er don't have make-u- p "perfection" (after all we artists, personal trainers, and professional photographers at our beck and call), we still behave like we can attain "perfection" if only we tried harder. These A vf7 fl J of American women are unhappy with the way they look. So how can we stop worrying and gain a healthier image of our bodies? The good news is that doesn't have to be this way. There are many things you can do now to . develop a healthy approach to eating and exercise and gain a healthy image of YOUR body. 85 lixlJ s CYj 1. 9 ' ' ft To what extent do you buy into it? Body image concerns can last into adulthood. Some estimates show that up to : listen wim understanding tell your friend appreciate the openness and trust in sharing blame himher follow himher around to check their eating learn more about eating disorders support and be available give hope that with help and with patience she can free herself from this disorder Don't attach emotion to food. Don't say, "I was so good by skipping breakfast, I'll have the large fries with my cheeseburger." Similarly, don't punish yourself for being "bad" if you overeat. she is crazy gossip about your friend share your own struggles, be open and real ignore your friend - feel compelled to solve their, - . problem make excessive comments about being thin give your friend a list of resources for help & offetto go with them M A HEALTHY APPROACH TO YOUR BODY IMAGE DO NOT: sH pa FRIEND Respect your body regardless of its current shape or size. M mm 2er realistic expectations for cnanging it. 3. Understand its and strengths limitations. m false images can lead to dangerous dieting, excessive exercise and eating disorders. A WITH AN Rejoice in who you are. Each one of us is different, which is what makes life so interesting. By trying to look like someone else, you arc robbing yourself of your own uniqueness. Chances are, since body types are genetically determined, it may be physically impossible for you to look much different than you do. Who do you admire? Do you respect those skinny models and beefy body builders for their warmth, intelligence, creativity, or sense of humor? Think about the people you admire and what they offer you. Praise yourself for what you do, not what you look like. Pay attention to those things you can accomplish. You'll be surprised that your confidence in your own abilities is stronger than your concerns about your body image. Celebrate your individuality. Talk freely about how you have set and met own than others. rather of those expectations your EATING DISORDER Our culture places great emphasis on achievement, perfection, fitness, and appearance. From to the health food stores from the TV the billboards to the radio waves, we are constantly bombarded with images of the "perfect body"; No wonder millions of people are literally "dying" to SIGNS AND BEHAVIORS repeated comments about being and feeling fat constantly talking about food , hoarding or secretly disposing of food fluctuations large weight a decrease in activities of interest andor social isolation ' , excessive exercise frequent weighing or mirror gazing purchasing smaller clothes or layering clothes info-merci- als ! be min; University environments can intensify these pressures, and magnify their importance. Although practically anyone can be at risk for developing some type of "eating disorder" those at higher risk include young women, athletes and people who have stress on them to perform at a certain standard, such as ballet dancers. j y If food and weight obsession is controlling your Eating disorders are more prevalent than ever. life or that of someone you care about, there is More than 75 of American women "feel fat". A Don't wait until medical problems prove you help. . are on some v yuvo of showed 4th f rf lg can overcome an eating disorder grade girls Fgw study type or aieu u is esnmarea inai i uui ui wucgc x alone. Talk to a counselor, see your doctor or reach women are bulimic and 20 are anorexic. In 1990 out to a friend. You are not alone. The following the NCAA News reported that 64 of colleges had resource! ite available on campus to help you with at least one athlete with an eating disorder in their questions, care treatment andor support for an athletic program. Eating disorders include anorexeating disorder. ia, bulimia, compulsive overeating and exercise, and any other unhealthy use of food as a way to The U Counseling Center, 426 SSB, cope with life's stressors. -- Student Health Service, University Wasatch disAlthough many factors contribute to eating Clinics, 555 Foothill Blvd., orders, food is not the primary problem, but rather -The Nutrition Clinic, Annex B, Rm. 1113, emotional stress. Many of the , 581-68- 581-64- 26 31 581-54- symptom underlying individuals with eating disorders are struggling with depression, overwhelming stress, social isolation feelings of inadequacy, and a desire to live up to the expectations of others. that Appearance is not always an accurate sign an has amazing someone has a problem. The body and a circumstances, to adverse to ability adapt for quite person may continue to appear unaffected some time The following signs and behaviors may indicate an eating disorder. -- it 17 Women's Resource Center, 293 Union, Office of Health Promotion, Wasatch Clinics, 555 Foothill Blvd.,' 585-52581-80- 30 95 by Audrey Clark, SHAC Editor Lisa Marley, Orthopedic Residency ' Ask yourself the following questions to see if eating could be a problem for you. I feel in control of myself if I restrict the amount of calories, food andor fat I eat. I lie about what I eat. . . . I go on eating binges and don't stop eating until I feel sick. I would rather die than be fat. 'W!(-:(':iJ-f')(- tell I feel fat even though people ' me I'm thin. , t If I eat something "bad", I compen- sate by trying to exercise' the ' calories away. , I have taken laxatives or forced myself to vomit after eatingrrf ; I exercise compulsively to get rid of fat and feel terrible ifJ have to miss a day. !;j XJ I have a good or bad day based on what the scale tells me. I take pride in feeling not eating. - hungry and r Coordinator Kristin Woodland, The Nutrition Clinic FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HEAD TO TOE ANP.THE STUPENTXHEALTH SERVICE, CALL 581-643- 1. |
