Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues
40 minutes Posted Mar 24, 2025 at 12:00 am.
How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues The HIGH prevalence of body-image issues in the fitness space.
The extreme versions that are easy to spot.
The characteristics of this avatar.
How to Break Free from Abusive Body Image Issues #1 - Take time off (from workouts, measuring, and weighing).
#2 - Make it real by telling others.
#3 - Stop weighing yourself and studying yourself in the mirror.
#4 - Turn off social media or change the algorithm.
#5 - Start back up with a VERY different goal.
Questions: How common are body image issues?
Does competition contribute to body image issues?
How can I help someone who is struggling with body image issues?
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How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues The HIGH prevalence of body-image issues in the fitness space. (1:11) The extreme versions that are easy to spot. (4:30) The characteristics of this avatar. (9:11) How to Break Free from Abusive Body Image Issues #1 - Take time off (from workouts, measuring, and weighing). (12:11) #2 - Make it real by telling others. (18:41) #3 - Stop weighing yourself and studying yourself in the mirror. (21:36) #4 - Turn off social media or change the algorithm. (25:45) #5 - Start back up with a VERY different goal. (31:46) Questions: How common are body image issues? (33:56) Does competition contribute to body image issues? (35:44) How can I help someone who is struggling with body image issues? (37:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** March Promotion: MAPS Performance or MAPS Performance Advanced 50% off! ** Code MARCH50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Body Image in America: Survey Results - Psychology Today Body Image Statistics 2024: 57+ Shocking Facts & Stats Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram