WHAT MEN SAY...

1. Does womens body size matter to you?
74% men said yes
26% men said no

2. What size is your gf/wife?
Average = Size 12

3. Do you knoe the average size of a british woman?
1% man said size 4
1% man said size 6
2% men said size 8
10% men said size 10
26% men said size 12
38% men said size 14
20% men said size 16
1% man said size 18
1% man said size 20+

4. Would you like your girlfriend to....
28% men wanted their gf's to drop a dress size
4% men wanted them to go up a dress size
58% men wanted them to stay the same
10% men did not answer

5. Which of these female celebrities have the bes body?
Keira Knightly = 6% men
Kate Moss = 1% man
Abbey Clancey= 11% men
Alex Curran = 3% men
Collen Mcloughlin = 4% men
Giselle Bunchan = 8% men
Kelly Brooke = 40% men
Holly wilhouby = 6% men
Mylenne Klass – 15% men
Kate Winslet = 6% men

6. Would you leave your partner if?
2% man said if his partner went up one dress size
9% men said if his partner went up 2 dress sizes
25% men said if they went up 3 dress sizes
64% men said if they went up 3+ dress sizes

7. Have your partners body issues ever caused problems in your relationship?
29% men said yes
71% men said no

8. do you wish your partner was more body confident?
77% men said yes
23% men said no

*Note: Survey results are obtained from Fabulous Mag.

What do you think about the results of our survey? Do you agree with the women or the men? Were you surprised? Were you pleased with what the men said? Please leave your comment.

WHAT WOMEN SAY...

1.Which do you think is the perfect body?

2. How Much Do you Weigh?
Average = 10st 1lb stone

3. What is your height?
Average = 5”5

4. Do you want to Lose weight?
79% Women said YES
21% Women said NO

5. How much Weight do you want to lose?
37% wanted to lose 1-7lb
30% wanted to lose 8lb-1st
16% wanted to lose 1-2st
8% wanted to lose 2-3st
4% wanted to lose 3-4st
5% wanted to lose 4+ st

6. What dress size do you want to be?
1% woman wanted to be a size 4
14% women wanted to be size 6
32 women wanted to be size 8
22% women wanted to be size 10
24% women wanted to be size 12
5% women wanted to be size 14
1% woman wanted to be a size 16
0 % women = size 16
1% woman wanted to be a size 20+

7. Which part of your body do you like least?
7% women said their faces 16% women said their breasts
5% women said their arms
45% women said their stomachs
10% women said their bums
17% women said their thighs

8. Which part of your body are you most happy with?
28% women said their faces
36% women said their breasts
12% women said their arms
6% said their stomachs
13% said their bums
5% said their thighs

9. How often do you worry about your appearance?
21% women constantly feel this way
21% women often feel this way
40% women sometimes feel this way
18% women never feel this way

10. When you look in the mirror, how do you feel?
29% women are happy
40% women are ok
16% women would like to lose more
9% women are upset
6% women never look at themselves

11. Do you worry that you husband/partner may not be attracted to you?
55 % worry that their partner may not be attracted to them

47% do not worry

12. which part of your body do you think is most attractive?
15% said face
56% said breasts
1% said arms
4% said their stomachs
24% said their bums
0% said thighs

13. whose body do you admire most?
1% Nicole Richie
1%% said Victoria beckham
1% said keira Knightley
0% Agyness Dein
4% Sarah Jessica Parker
3% said Kate moss
9% said Abby Clancey
1% said Alex curran
7% Colleen Mcloughlin
15% said Giselle Bunchanan
22% Kelly Brook
5%% said Holly Willouhby
26% said Myleene Klass
0% said Beth ditto

14. which celebrity has the best?
32% said face
15% said Breasts
1% said arms
21% said stomachs
14% said bums
0% said legs
17% did no answer

15. would you ever consider plastic surgery?
56% Said yes to surgery
44% said no to surgery

16. What surgery would you have (for those who said yes) ?
41% chose liposuction
5% chose gastic band
34% said breast enlargement
20% chose breast enlargement

17. In a bid to lose weight have you ever: fasted, made yourslef sick, laxatives, diet pills.
21% women have fasted
11% women have made themselves sick
7% women have laxatives
25% women have taken diet pills
36% women did not answer the question

18. Have you ever been jealous of your friends figure?
50% women have been jealous of their friends
50% women have not
20. When you see pictures of celebrities what do you do?
45% women compare themselves to celebrities
55% women are depressed upon seeing images of celebrities

*Note: Survery results are obtained from Fabolous Mag.

What do you think about the results of our survey? Do you agree with the women or the men? Were you surprised? Were you pleased with what the men said? Please leave your comment.

Positive and Negative Body Image

Positive body Image is ...

• A clear, true perception of your shape ---- you see various parts of your body as they really are.
• You celebrate and appreciate your natural body shape and you understand that a person's physical appearance says very little about their character and value as a person.
• You feel proud and accepting of your unique body and refuse to spend an unreasonable amount of time worrying about food, weight and calories.
• You feel comfortable and confident in your body.

Negative body Image is ...

• A distorted perception of your shape ---- you perceive parts of your body unlike they really are
• You are convinced that only other people are attractive and that your body size or shape is a sign of personal failure.
• You feel ashamed, self-conscious and anxious about your body.
• You feel uncomfortable and awkward in your body.
  

Reference: http://www.healthyplace.com/eating-disorders/main/body-image-distortion-a-growing-problem-among-women-and-men/menu-id-58/#top

Developing a Healthy Body Image

Here are some guidelines (Adapted from BodyLove: Learning to Like Our Looks and Ourselves, Rita Freeman, Ph.D.) that can help you work toward a positive body image:

• Listen to your body. Eat when you are hungry.
• Be realistic about the size you are likely to be based on your genetic and environmental history.
• Exercise regularly in an enjoyable way, regardless of size.
• Expect normal weekly and monthly changes in weight and shape.
• Work towards self acceptance and self forgiveness- be gentle with yourself.
• Ask for support and encouragement from friends and family when life is stressful.
• Decide how you wish to spend your energy -- pursuing the "perfect body image" or enjoying family, friends, school and, most importantly, life.

Think of it as the three A's
Attention: Refers to listening for and responding to internal cues (i.e., hunger, satiety, fatigue).
Appreciation: Refers to appreciating the pleasures your body can provide.
Acceptance: Refers to accepting what is -- instead of longing for what is not.

Healthy body weight is the size a person naturally returns to after a long period of both non-compulsive eating* and consistent exercise commensurate with the person' s physical health and condition. We must learn to advocate for ourselves and our children to aspire to a naturally determined size, even though that will often mean confronting misinformed family, friends, and media advertising again and again.

Judy Lightstone, M.F.C.C. is a licensed Marriage, Family, Child Counselor in Berkely, CA. She has a private practice where she works with individuals and couples.Visit her website at http://www.psychotherapist.org/. Permission for use granted by Judy Lightstone.

Tips For Better Body Image

Body beautiful is often a misleading term. Beauty is not so much about fairness and smoothness of skin as it is about the personality of the person concerned. Our positive qualities often outweigh our size and shape. To look beautiful, it is important that we love it and feel comfortable with it. Negative body image can lead to depression and shyness. It is time that we stop criticizing minute details and start praising the assets, blessings and the gift of God. Instead of turning a recluse every time a pimple appears, women must realize their potential of giving life. Doctors agree that most of the eating disorders in women result from comparing themselves to beauty divas on ramps that flaunt not so healthy picture of being 'slim'.

Judge on the fitness of your body, not according to fads, but by your stamina, endurance, strength and comfort. Develop your own style and stop being a beauty and fashion industry victim. Do exercises that you can enjoy - be it jogging, cycling, gardening or dancing. Indulge in any sport that allows movements, not to lose weight but to strengthen your heart, lungs and muscles and give you a break. Diets are helpful in losing weight but only temporarily, so don't put all your focus on them and work around them to have balanced meal and still have all the essential nutrients and proteins that your body needs. Some fat on hips and thighs is quiet essential for women and give them that feminine shape, so don't loose your sleep over that. Try to improve your body image by looking at yourself like a young child. Treat body with respect. Stop smoking, taking drugs, eat well and exercise within your comfort level. Do not give in to teasing and peer pressure and remember that much of your looks may depend on the ethnicity, heritage and environment in which you live. Idealized men and women body proportions are good enough for seeing but there is much more in world to look forward to than brooding on how to develop or tone those muscles.

Reference: http://beauty.indobase.com/body-care/tips-for-better-body-image.html