EFFECT OF DIETING AND BODY IMAGE

Allison BoissereeKayla Fueglein

Laura Guier

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WHY SORORITIES?83% of college women diet no

matter how much they weigh.

Female students who are in a sorority are more prone to dieting behaviors because they are generally held at a higher standard of appearance.

BODY IMAGE• Developing a positive body image and

a healthy mental attitude is crucial to a women’s happiness and wellness.

• “Body vigilance begets body worry, which begets food worry, which fuels the cycle of dieting.”

• We are constantly at war with our bodies –women are sold the message“if they can do it, you can do it; just try harder.”

DIET COMPANIES RELY ON WOMEN’S INSECURITIES TO SELL THEIR PRODUCTS

WHY DO WOMEN DIET? Studies say that attaining a “beach body” is

the # 1 motivation to kickstarting a diet

Women are more afraid of becoming fat than they are of nuclear war, cancer, or losing their parents.

75% of women’s ideal body shape is at least 10% underweight

The pressure women feel to be thin is at an all time high

RISKS OF DIETING Teaches body to retain more fat when

you begin eating normally Slows rate of weight loss Decreases metabolism Increases binges and cravings Increases risk of premature death and

heart disease Linked to eating disorders Gradually erodes confidence and self

trust

FAD DIETS Many forms: low-fat, low-carbohydrates,

high-protein, liquid cleanse, etc.

Hundreds of diets have been promoted as the best approach to dieting.

Strict recommended eating guidelines by omitting foods.

Due to calorie and nutrient restrictions diets increase health risks.

95% OF DIETS FAIL At the age of 13, 53%

of American girls are “unhappy with their body”

…This increases to 78% by 17 years old.

1 out of every 100 women age 10-20 is starving herself, sometimes to death.

5 REASONS WHY DIETS FAIL Restricting leads to binging

Immediate weight loss, not long term

Food obsession

External cues vs. Internal cues

Body goes into Starvation mode Biological mechanisms prevent long term

dieting

BENEFITS OF NOT DIETING Eating becomes enjoyable and not

shameful

Trusting your body to make decisions and not the scale

Dieting erodes confidence and self-trust

No more binging and ignoring cravings

Decreases risk of premature death and heart disease

INTUITIVE EATING Stop the diets for good by

making peace with food and becoming comfortable with the weight that fits you

TOOLS FOR INTUITIVE EATING

Discover pleasure and satisfaction related to food

Get rid of “Forbidden Foods”Learn to enjoy all foods, regain trust

Feel your fullness and listen to your body

GROUP ACTIVITY

BARRIERS TO INTUITIVE EATING External Cues Emotions Inability to be in tune with internal cues

IN CONCLUSION… A negative body image

triggers dieting behaviors. Thus,

appreciate your body, and understand that

appearance says very little about your

character and value. If you become

accepting of your body, you will refuse to spend

an unreasonable amount of time

worrying about food, weight, and calories.