Love Your Selfie

(Promote real versus ideal body image)

Understanding How Social Media Messages are Impacting my Body-image

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Social media messages promoting an “ideal” body shape and size are everywhere and yet sometimes subtle, making it difficult to notice their impact or challenge them. What is one social media account I follow that often promotes the idea that I should look a certain way or should prioritize attaining an “ideal” body?

What am I focusing on when I am on this account?

After spending time on this account, what negative and positive feelings do I have about my body?

Self-criticism is not a good motivator. When I follow this account, what are the unhelpful and helpful thoughts I have about my body?

When it comes to improving my body-image, I can try cultivating helpful thoughts and positive emotions. If I choose to prioritize improving my body image, what are the pros and cons of continuing to follow this social media account and others like it?

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Learning the Truth About Diets: They don’t work!

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What social media accounts do I follow that promote dieting, fasting, or cutting out specific foods (i.e. french fries) or entire food groups (i.e. carbs)?

What am I looking at or hoping to achieve when I look at these accounts?

If I eat differently than what is recommended by a diet-promoting influencer or account, what emotions do I feel after spending time listening to their food rules?

What thoughts do I have about my eating habits after scrolling through this account?

If I was ready to push back against negative body image messages that come from diet culture, what is one social media goal I could set?

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Understanding the Unique Challenges of Underrepresentation

Page1-Tab3 Moving Beyond Our Biases

When I follow a social media personality or account, what assumptions do I make about their sexuality based on their appearance, clothing, or other superficial characteristics?

When I see a BIPOC influencer or personality on social media, what assumptions do I make about what their body image issues might be? Do I assume that they have more or less issues than a non-BIPOC person? Why might that be?

What social media accounts do I follow that promote the stereotypes that males and athletes do not experience an intense amount of pressure to look a certain way or that they are not at high risk for developing eating disorders?

How have I noticed social media platforms targeting specific socioeconomic groups with shame-inducing messages promoting dieting?

When I see an individual who has not experienced being able body challenged or struggling to interact socially with others easily what does this feel like?

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Accepting Body Diversity

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What social media accounts do I follow that uplift uniqueness and show images of realistic bodies in a variety of shapes, sizes, skin colors, genders, and abilities?

What motivates me to spend time looking at this account?

What emotions do I feel after spending time scrolling through this account?

Self-criticism is not a good motivator. How does spending time on this site impact my thoughts when it comes to accepting my nourished body just as it is?

If I were ready to prioritize accepting my body and all of its unique qualities, how could I change my social media habits to reflect being less judgmental of how my body looks?

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Healthy Eating is Different for Each of Us!

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What social media account do I visit that inspires me to follow the principles of healthy eating such as: adequately responding to my own built-in hunger and fullness cues, rejecting diet behaviors, and accepting my genetics and unique body?

When I spend time scrolling through this account, the message that inspires me most is:

The emotions I feel when I am inspired to follow eating principles that are healthy for me:

The way I talk to myself about how I should eat and how I should treat my body can be influenced by what I follow on social media. What principles stick out in my mind when I consider eating according to what my body needs rather than what a diet prescribes?

What are some of the possible benefits from spending more time on social media accounts that promote flexible eating and genuine body acceptance?

Love Your Selfie

(Promote real versus ideal body image)

Understanding How Social Media Messages are Impacting my Body-image

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Learning the Truth About Diets: They don’t work!

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Understanding the Unique Challenges of Underrepresentation

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Accepting Body Diversity

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Healthy Eating is Different for Each of Us!

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