Body Image

Take a look…

• For every picture you see, think about the thoughts that come into your head…and BE HONEST!

Compare:

Opinions?

How about these two?

Get the picture yet?

Unique…• Each person is unique in the

way they are made. This includes genetic disposition, bone structure, height, weight, etc.

• What is right for one person is not necessarily right for every one.

Body Image…

• Ask yourself this question…How do I feel about my body?

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RGCxPJ4JwA&feature=related

So, what is healthy?

• That is different for every person!• Healthy body weight is different from body

image!• Calculate your RMR: Step one…• http://www.manuelsweb.com/kg_lbs.htm• http://www.caloriesperhour.com/

index_burn.php

Thermic Effect of food

• Calculate the intake of food X 10%• http://www.caloriesperhour.com/index_burn.

php

• Now, finally, compute your BMI

Gaining, losing or maintaining?

• Some teens feel they are too thin.• Some feel too fat.• Others, actually, very few, feel totally

comfortable where they are. • This is true for adults as well.

Discussion

• We will discuss-actively-what these calculations mean for us as individuals and the effects of advertising on us all.

• What is healthy and what is not?• How do we maximize our overall health • What other aspects of health are involved in a

positive self image?

Step 2…