Navigating Body Image: Understanding the Connection to Eating Behaviors

You never know what someone is really going through within, especially the narratives they tell themselves // Photo Credit: Free Pik.

Let’s dive into something that’s pretty relatable — body image. It’s like that friend who sometimes talks too loudly and can be hard to ignore. You know what I mean?

So, here’s the thing: feeling dissatisfied with our bodies? That’s actually more common than feeling content. Scientists at Kenyon College shine a light on the culprit — those sneaky internalized beauty standards.

What’s the Buzz About Body Image?

We all have this picture-perfect idea of what an “attractive” body should look like, right? Slim for women, muscular for men — that’s the usual drill. But here’s the hitch: we often struggle to imagine ourselves fitting into those ideals, no matter how we look.

And guess what? That whole struggle? Classic body image issues are at play.

Let’s Talk About a Study

A fresh study in Appetite dove into the nitty-gritty of body image and eating behaviors. The researchers wanted to know what exactly drives people towards developing eating disorders due to body image concerns.

Study Lowdown

They looked at behaviors and thoughts tied to body image concerns, from the usual suspects like body checking and…