Body image is a difficult issue for a lot of people , but Drs. Mike Roizen and Mehmet Oz believe they've found a way to improve poor self-images. Look in the mirror, they advise - but instead of saying or thinking something negative, focus on a physical feature that you like.

"It's not just wishful thinking: Changing the words can actually change the negative feeling behind them. In fact, just three sessions of this 'mirror exposure therapy' worked better than professional counseling in improving a group of women's self-esteem, body image concerns and even depression."

Another tactic that works well is weightlifting. Women who completed a 12-week weightlifting program reported feeling more confident about and satisfied with their bodies, regardless of whether they lost weight as a result of the sessions. Source: Seattle Post-Intellingencer

Labels: body_image, feelings, positive_messages