2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth · Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

March 24, 202540m 50s

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How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues

The HIGH prevalence of body-image issues in the fitness space. (1:11)
The extreme versions that are easy to spot. (4:30)
The characteristics of this avatar. (9:11)
How to Break Free from Abusive Body Image Issues
#1 - Take time off (from workouts, measuring, and weighing). (12:11)
#2 - Make it real by telling others. (18:41)
#3 - Stop weighing yourself and studying yourself in the mirror. (21:36)
#4 - Turn off social media or change the algorithm. (25:45)
#5 - Start back up with a VERY different goal. (31:46)
Questions:
How common are body image issues? (33:56)
Does competition contribute to body image issues? (35:44)
How can I help someone who is struggling with body image issues? (37:22)