About Women's Health: Do You Suffer From Weight Stigma?

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Women's Health From Rachel Berman, your About Women's Health Editor While Weight Stigma Awareness Week passed last week, it's never too late to discuss this important health issue. Weight stigma, or being overly judgmental of your own and others' body weight, can be destructive both physically and mentally (and, as you may have guessed, it tends to impact women more than men). Here are tips on how you can combat weight stigma, develop confidence, and live a healthier, happier life. Stay Positive Building a positive body image certainly doesn't happen overnight but you can start taking steps towards a healthier outlook today. 10 Ways to Improve Your Body Image. How Facebook is Linked to Negative Body Image Book Review: Mirror, Mirror Off The Wall... Search Related Topics:  body image problems  self-care  Avoid Weight Conversations Kids are quick to pick up on their parent's thoughts and behaviors around body image and diet. A focus on weight in your household can lead to more disordered eating behaviors. Don't Talk to Your Kids About Weight. How Weight Teasing Impacts Body Image Why You Should Care What Mike Jeffries, CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch, Said Shift the Focus to Health Research shows that focusing on health and fitness over size can be powerful to reduce the influence of weight stigma. "Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels!" Get started with 10 Steps to a Healthy You. Why to Avoid Fad Diets How the Media Impacts Teen's Body Image Search Related Topics:  changing your diet  healthy lifestyle changes  When to Seek Professional Help Because weight stigma can lead to more serious emotional and physical issues, it's important to know when to seek professional help. Know The Symptoms of Eating Disorders Social Phobia Symptoms How CBT Can Help Related Searches Weight Loss Cure Womens Health com Weight Health Nutritionist Stress Disorders Featured Articles When Dieting Stresses You Out Happy "Positive Attitude" Month 3 Emotional Barriers to Weight Loss 10 Things to Know About the Effects of Stress Yoga For Stress Coping Skills For Negative Thoughts   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement