I am a boy , age 19 this year and a local Malaysian. Throughout the experience of my life, I’ve stumble upon many issues pertaining the shape, sizes and weight of the body of many people. Many people especially among women, expressed dissatisfaction of their body outlook.
As for me, I would like to grab this opportunity to verbalize my thoughts on how I feel about my own body. I am honoured to say that I have a slim body with a height of 5’11 but I wouldn’t dare to say I have a fit body. My waist is 34cm, weighed 70 kg and I never really control my diet, at least not as extreme as the others around me.
I used to exercise during secondary school and everything comes to a halt after I graduated a year ago. It was due to time constraint as I occupied myself with the daily routine in college. If I am given a chance, I would go for gym session at least once every week to maintain a healthy body and perpetuate my stamina. Nevertheless, I am no different from other. I, too, hope to change my body outlook from fats that accumulated to a more muscular one.
Furthermore, my parents used to nag at me especially about food intake. I like to eat junk food without control. I am no vegetarian and I eat meat more. Fastfood is something inevitable for me and I tend to lost control of myself whenever I encountered it.To sum it up, I am contented with my current physical body except for some slight adjustment that I need to work out. Everyone is no exception from being mindful about their own physical attractiveness and yearns for a better change. However, I am not hesitate to answer any questions concerning my body as I am trying to share the story with everyone.
Background
Body image involves our perception, imagination, emotions, and physical sensations of and about our bodies. It s not static- but ever changing; sensitive to changes in mood, environment, and physical experience. It is not based on fact. It is psychological in nature, and much more influenced by self-esteem than by actual physical attractiveness as judged by others. It is not inborn, but learned. This learning occurs in the family and among peers, but these only reinforce what is learned and expected culturally.The Body Image Forum simply asks “when you look in the mirror, what do you see?” Do you embrace your physical appearance, or yearn for change? Do you accept your physical differences or take extreme measures in an attempt to change your body? How far are you willing to go to feel better about yourself? Are you happy? Be honest. Be open. Express yourself without fear of judgment. Through your words and shared thoughts, this forum will take an unflinching look at how our students perceive their bodies, allow individuals an opportunity to reveal their perceptions of their own self-image and explain how far some are willing to go to fit in.
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