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How I feel about my body can change depending on what I wear, or what others say.
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I wear clothes based more on how I think they make my body appear, rather than for comfort.
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It is difficult for me to look at my body, clothed, in a full length mirror.
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It is difficult for me to look at my body, naked, in a full length mirror.
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Most of my inner comments to my body are negative or judgmental.
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I think I have no right to feel sexy if I am overweight.
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I think I shouldn't wear the clothes I like if they don't make me look as thin as possible.
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I look in mirrors throughout the day to see if I look “ok”.
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I rarely leave the house unless I look “presentable.”
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I feel better or worse about myself on a given day depending on how I look physically.
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My body is something I seek to tame and control.
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I don't trust my body to know what food it needs without monitoring my intake (i.e. counting calories).
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I deny my body's needs regularly (i.e. hunger, fullness, pain, fatigue)
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I am conscious of how I look when I sit, stand, or move, and I position myself to look the slimmest.
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I can think of many people with whom I would literally trade bodies of possible.
Your Total Score: / 60
if your total is greater than 30, you may have some body image issues that are affecting your self esteem and your behaviors. Try and be more aware of your attitudes, read about body image, talk with a professional if necessary.Hating your body won't change it, but learning to accept it will help you feel a lot better!