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How to, for once and for all, make peace with your body
If you are dissatisfied with your body, you are not alone. Body dissatisfaction is felt by millions of people in the United States—dissatisfaction directed toward both our own bodies and the less than perfect bodies of others. In one survey, 59% of young girls expressed dissatisfaction with their body shape and 66% expressed the desire to lose weight; disturbingly, older women are also increasingly being diagnosed with eating disorders.In a survey of over 4,000 women by Good Housekeeping, 87% of women reported having been on a diet to change their size or shape. Only 6% said they are "happy with their bodies." An astounding 14% said they would be willing to take 1-5 years off their lifespan if they could have their ideal body.
April 6, 2022