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Oct 2024
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#540: How Can We Improve Body Image and ...

Danny Lennon
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Body image and self-worth are deeply intertwined concepts that influence how we see ourselves and interact with the world. Many people believe that changing their physique is the key to improving their body image, but is it really that simple? This connection between appearance and self-esteem raises important questions about how we define confidence and whether our sense of worth should be tied to how we look.

Our relationship with food plays a crucial role in how we view ourselves. While some see food as fuel, others attach much more significance to their eating habits, often linking dietary choices to discipline, success, or failure. But what happens when these beliefs become too rigid? Understanding how our perceptions of food and body image are shaped is essential for navigating the balance between health, happiness, and personal fulfillment.

Physique change, often seen as a positive goal, can bring about unexpected psychological impacts. Pursuing a leaner or more muscular body might boost temporary feelings of confidence, but could it also reinforce negative patterns of thought?

In an episode co-hosted with Dr. Eric Trexler, Danny talks with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro in order to tackle some of these concepts and questions.

Timestamps:

  • [04:54] Start of conversation
  • [06:40] Defining body image and self esteem
  • [12:26] Relationship with food and weight controllability beliefs
  • [20:38] Impact of body composition on body image
  • [27:40] Challenges in changing body image perceptions
  • [34:43] Influence of coaches on client body image
  • [41:57] Screening for disordered eating
  • [51:50] Ethical responsibilities of fitness professionals
  • [54:53] Improving body image without physique change
  • [61:02] Key ideas segment (premium-only)

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