Showing posts with label Male. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Male. Show all posts
Thursday, October 8, 2009
20, M
Firstly, I define body image as my physical appearance that everyone else can see. My body image is very important to me, because it will affects people’s first impression to me. I’m not quite satisfied with my body image currently. My weight is currently 80kg, and this makes me think I’m fat. Every time I look into the mirror, I saw my overweight body and I will feel disgusted by my own body. I tried asking my friends about how do I look. Most of them answered me with very positive answer but to me those are just comfort words. With my bad body image, I often feel embarrass to go out door. I tend to avoid social activity as I could. As time passed, this has become a major problem to me because I’m a college student and social activities are necessary. I tried few ways to lose my weight, but it’s not so satisfying. I used to play sports with my friends but just for a period. My friends have become more and more busy and we play less. I can’t exercise alone because it is really boring. Although I’m not so satisfy with my body image, I still live a happy life, and I’m sure I can overcome this problem.
M
There are something what I do not expect from my body, the first one is that I do not really like about my weight. I think my body is too heavy; my current weight is 83.5kg. That’s why I need and have tried to do some light exercise in order to decrease my body weight. The second thing that I do not like from my body is the lack of stamina. I am easily got tired after a few minute of exercise, and I easily get thirsty after I did exercise. The last thing that I do not like from my body is that there are too many scare on my body especially on my legs and hands that make me not confident enough to wear anything short.
20, M
At this time my weight is 89kg, which feel I should already concern about it and try to reduce it to 65 to 70 kg for my own good. My height is 179cm and to be honest I don’t really like it. Among my friends I look a bit shorter and small. There is much difference between me and my friends. I feel shy when standing beside them. I really want to grow taller and loss my weight so that I don’t have to feel anything and be proud of my self.
19, M
Everyone has something about themselves that they don’t like physically. For me it was and still is my teeth. I was born with a birth defect, where my teeth didn’t have enamel. The enamel is the outer surface of the teeth that makes the teeth white. My baby teeth were fine but my permanent teeth came out yellow.
I was ashamed of my teeth and I was the butt of jokes. For example, Qabil never brushes his teeth, dirty teeth and so many more. I felt left out and this really kept me in my shell. As I grew older the jokes began to get old and I felt that I was not going to let this get to me. I started to flourish in my studies and also socially.
When I turn 16, I found out that my teeth would disintegrate by the age of 30 if I didn’t do anything about it. As it turns out, the enamel does not only maintain the whiteness of the teeth but also acts as the first line protection of the teeth.On my dentist’s advice, I got my teeth crowned. Though it cost me a small fortune, now not only do my teeth seem so much whiter it also has a protective coating and my teeth would no longer disintegrate.
I was ashamed of my teeth and I was the butt of jokes. For example, Qabil never brushes his teeth, dirty teeth and so many more. I felt left out and this really kept me in my shell. As I grew older the jokes began to get old and I felt that I was not going to let this get to me. I started to flourish in my studies and also socially.
When I turn 16, I found out that my teeth would disintegrate by the age of 30 if I didn’t do anything about it. As it turns out, the enamel does not only maintain the whiteness of the teeth but also acts as the first line protection of the teeth.On my dentist’s advice, I got my teeth crowned. Though it cost me a small fortune, now not only do my teeth seem so much whiter it also has a protective coating and my teeth would no longer disintegrate.
19, M
Body image is very important in the society we live in nowadays, especially with a large portion of the community being very visual in having perceptions on individuals from the way they look. For example, if there is a thin, tall, or muscular man, he has a good body image, and thus, people have a perception of that person is good looking, fit, and they assume all other habits. Same goes for a girl. If there is a slim girl, thin, fair, that girl is automatically seen by others in the society and a good looking person and thus her other attributes are assumed to be good too, just because she has a good body image. In other words, since people are very visual nowadays, first impressions matter alot, and the most common impression people look at is the body image of an individual.
However, i believe that this is not right. Body image does not only come only from body size,height and so on, but i also believe that the way an individual carry’s himself/herself is also important to body image. For example, if an individual is thin, and muscular, but has a poor body posture in standing and walking,society sees this individual as not confident, and thus he would walk slugishly,however, he/she mite be a confident perso. In contrast, if an individual is not as thin or muscular, but has a confident way of carrying his or her image,with good body posture, thus this individual would be seen by society as a good confident person, which may not necessarily be true.
If i were to question my own body image, i am not muscular,thin and tall, but at the same time not fat. I am inbetween and carry myself in an averagely confident posture. Although i say all this because i know myself, however an individual who doesn’t know me were to see me, they might have different impressions.Having mentioned the above, the point that i am trying to send out is that , every individual is unique and special in their own way. People nowadays make many perceptions and assumptions from first impressions and from what they see.As important as first impressions may be, people must change their way of making assumptions on individuals. What you may see on the outside might not be great, but its whats on the inside that counts and thats what matters most.
However, i believe that this is not right. Body image does not only come only from body size,height and so on, but i also believe that the way an individual carry’s himself/herself is also important to body image. For example, if an individual is thin, and muscular, but has a poor body posture in standing and walking,society sees this individual as not confident, and thus he would walk slugishly,however, he/she mite be a confident perso. In contrast, if an individual is not as thin or muscular, but has a confident way of carrying his or her image,with good body posture, thus this individual would be seen by society as a good confident person, which may not necessarily be true.
If i were to question my own body image, i am not muscular,thin and tall, but at the same time not fat. I am inbetween and carry myself in an averagely confident posture. Although i say all this because i know myself, however an individual who doesn’t know me were to see me, they might have different impressions.Having mentioned the above, the point that i am trying to send out is that , every individual is unique and special in their own way. People nowadays make many perceptions and assumptions from first impressions and from what they see.As important as first impressions may be, people must change their way of making assumptions on individuals. What you may see on the outside might not be great, but its whats on the inside that counts and thats what matters most.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
20, M
As we know, healthy body image is quite important for anyone. Before I narrate my body image, I would like to thank to god which bestow me a body that I satisfied. I always use an optimistic mind to view my body image although I am not a perfectly healthy person so far. I am very clear how my body image is. Sometimes I am quite happy because the overweight is happened to me. As I know some people always pursue a nice body shape nowadays. They buy and eat a lot of medicines to slim down their body. Is it a good way to become a healthy person? I definitely not agree because that is not guaranteed that we can slim down successfully. Some failure will cause a person become more negative and hopeless. For me, I will eat nutritious foods every day and do proper exercises frequently. So to speak “say is easier than do “. Therefore, we have to do it with strong determination regardless of how many times we failed. Overweigh is not an incurable disease. We definitely can conquer it if we want. For my experiences, physical appearance is not a main problem to have a good relationship with others. It is depends on how someone look at itself. Sometimes woman is more focus on other’s personality than their physical appearance. Guys also have a same view as woman. It doesn’t matter how other look like, as long as he or she is kind and possess a good personality. Thus, we do no need to mind how our body look like. Person who is confident, positive and kind is more attractive than who is charming but bad personality. In conclusion, a positive body image is really important to everyone. Happy can lead a person to go further. It is one of process to become a healthy person as well. I hope that people can make it and enjoy what I want to share.
20, M
Hi my name is ... and I’ve been fighting a battle not many people would encounter in their life. The fight to gain weight.
I’ve always had a battle with my weight for a long time. Since I was kid, I’ve always been extremely skinny and that made me stand out from my group of normal weight friends. They would always tease me by calling me “kacang panjang” and “lidi”. No matter how much I tried to gain weight, it would never work. I vowed to myself that one day I would gain weight and no longer be super skinny.During secondary school things were a lot more calmer since most of the people were much more matured. Throughout those years I once again felt awkward being too skinny since most of the boys we’re getting bigger and more built. Luckily I had my tall height to make up for it even though it made me look skinny. I tried eating 5 meals a day but to no avail. My body just refused to gain weight. But still in my heart I told myself I would persevere until I increased my BMI (body mass index).
When I first started college, I had a high school friend that advised me to follow him to the gym. And thinking that I would stand to gain something out of it, I heeded his advice. There I got a personal trainer that taught me the basics of gaining weight and body toning. Also following his advice I bought professional weight gaining supplements. After just 5 months of going to the gym, I could feel the difference in myself. I had higher endurance and a bigger stamina. Slowly my weight began to increase. I had to follow a strict diet of protein and carbohydrates. Also had to cut down on all snacks and unhealthy food.
Soon I began to feel much more positive about myself and my body image. I started going more to the gym and in the process meet many people who once too had problems losing or gaining weight. The key to achieving your personal body image goal is to never give up. No matter what anyone says, keep on persevering. With the right coaching and techniques you are sure to achieve it. I’m still not happy with my body image and this journey will take me a long way more before I find self satisfaction.
I’ve always had a battle with my weight for a long time. Since I was kid, I’ve always been extremely skinny and that made me stand out from my group of normal weight friends. They would always tease me by calling me “kacang panjang” and “lidi”. No matter how much I tried to gain weight, it would never work. I vowed to myself that one day I would gain weight and no longer be super skinny.During secondary school things were a lot more calmer since most of the people were much more matured. Throughout those years I once again felt awkward being too skinny since most of the boys we’re getting bigger and more built. Luckily I had my tall height to make up for it even though it made me look skinny. I tried eating 5 meals a day but to no avail. My body just refused to gain weight. But still in my heart I told myself I would persevere until I increased my BMI (body mass index).
When I first started college, I had a high school friend that advised me to follow him to the gym. And thinking that I would stand to gain something out of it, I heeded his advice. There I got a personal trainer that taught me the basics of gaining weight and body toning. Also following his advice I bought professional weight gaining supplements. After just 5 months of going to the gym, I could feel the difference in myself. I had higher endurance and a bigger stamina. Slowly my weight began to increase. I had to follow a strict diet of protein and carbohydrates. Also had to cut down on all snacks and unhealthy food.
Soon I began to feel much more positive about myself and my body image. I started going more to the gym and in the process meet many people who once too had problems losing or gaining weight. The key to achieving your personal body image goal is to never give up. No matter what anyone says, keep on persevering. With the right coaching and techniques you are sure to achieve it. I’m still not happy with my body image and this journey will take me a long way more before I find self satisfaction.
19, M
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.
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.
19, M
Body image, is something much of a sensitive topic of self-evaluation. Even the most perfect body, one can never be satisfied with their current body and is always in thoughts of improving their physical body much further.
Being born in a family where you are eldest and one of the shortest in the family does cause one to have low-self esteem. Having a young brother who is 5 inches taller in height does make my self-confidence to be much lower then normal. However, as time goes by this is no longer much of an issue, because we tend to mature and have an opinion that height is no longer of an issue.
Apart from the height factor, I would presume that I have a middle sized Asian body. This however can be improved with a little of exercise and body building exercise to tone the muscles a bit. Overall of my self perception of my body is much of the moderate level as compared to when I was much younger when I was very inferior of my own body and physical attribute.
Being born in a family where you are eldest and one of the shortest in the family does cause one to have low-self esteem. Having a young brother who is 5 inches taller in height does make my self-confidence to be much lower then normal. However, as time goes by this is no longer much of an issue, because we tend to mature and have an opinion that height is no longer of an issue.
Apart from the height factor, I would presume that I have a middle sized Asian body. This however can be improved with a little of exercise and body building exercise to tone the muscles a bit. Overall of my self perception of my body is much of the moderate level as compared to when I was much younger when I was very inferior of my own body and physical attribute.
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