Chapter
The Link Between Bodybuilding And Body Dissatisfaction
04:47 - 10:49 (06:02)
The focus on bodybuilding as a proxy goal for health and happiness can lead to self-objectification, and body dissatisfaction as people put too much emphasis on how they look and how others perceive them. People who look in the mirror a lot to monitor their physique tend to have lower levels of body satisfaction, which is seen in bodybuilders and competitive bodybuilders more so than the average population.
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How people see themselves largely determines their enjoyment of their health and fitness regime and drives their changes and what they want to do moving forward.
04:47 - 08:25 (03:38)
Summary
How people see themselves largely determines their enjoyment of their health and fitness regime and drives their changes and what they want to do moving forward. The desire for a perfect body image can lead to an endless pursuit of unattainable goals.
ChapterThe Link Between Bodybuilding And Body Dissatisfaction
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
Monitoring your physique frequently can lead to lower levels of body satisfaction, especially seen in bodybuilders and competitive bodybuilders.
08:26 - 10:49 (02:23)
Summary
Monitoring your physique frequently can lead to lower levels of body satisfaction, especially seen in bodybuilders and competitive bodybuilders. This can be identified as a risk factor for disordered eating and worse body image. However, doing a sport for enjoyment, even if it modifies your body composition, can change how you feel about your own body.