Monday, February 25, 2013

Young Men and Women are Affected by Body Image


If you know a teenager that has a weight problem, you don’t have to remind them….they know it.  Your remarks will impact their self-esteem.  Web MD suggest 5 tips for parents, one of which includes setting a good example and making good health apart of your family life style.

While a good percentage our young ladies admire the extremely thin and tone frames of the models in magazines and videos our young men want to achieve ripped abs like Trey Songz or Taylor Lautner.  What teenage girls need to know is that only 5% of women in the US have the body type that is depicted on the pages of top magazines. It’s genetic.

Some teenagers want to be stronger for sports and others want to change their body types because of what is portrayed. In order to achieve this physique many teenage boys are using supplements. Theses supplements are not regulated like medical drugs and could potentially contain anabolic steroids, which in high doses can be harmful.

We are all designed with different body types.  There is nothing wrong with wanting to be physically fit but make sure the measures you take to achieve your results are safe.  Take care of our body the best way you can by eating well, getting exercise and plenty of rest. These 3 simple ideas will support you in achieving the best body image for you.

Dr.Dee Carter   February 25, 2013

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