60 womensfitness.co.uk | September 2016FEEL GOOD NAKED
WORDS: LOUISE PYNE PICTURE: SHUTTERSTOCK1
WHEN YOU UNDRESS IN
FRONT OF SOMEONE YOU:A
Freak out and switch off
the lights st raight away.
The less they see the better!B
Feel confident that your
partner loves you for who
you are regardless of th e
number on the scales.C
Think that although in an
ideal world youâ d loveto
have a body like Mirand a Kerrâs
you know that your partnerâs
expectati ons of perfection are
totally di fferen t from your ow n.2
HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN
YOU LOOK AT YOURSELF
NAKED IN THE MIRROR?A
Youâre down; you canât bear
to see yourself in the buff.B
Pret tygood. Your stretch
marks and wobbly tum
are simply physical markers
of life experiences.C
Itâs a reminder that you need
to lose a few pounds bu t itâs
no big deal. Youâll get there.3
YOUâRE ON THEBEACH IN
A BIKINI AND YOU FEEL:A
Like youâ re being
scrutinised by other women.
Youâre certain theyâre staring atyour dimply thighs and
less-than-perfect tummy.B
Proud of your curves.
Sure yo u might not have
a supermodelâs figure but all
those gym sessions youâ ve
been putting in make you feel
strong and self-assured.C
A little bit intimidated about
how you lo ok in a two-piece
but deep down you know itâs
all in your head.4
YOUâRE TRYING ON A DRESS
AND ASK THE CHANGING
ROOM ASSISTANT FOR ADVICE.
SHE SAYS SHE THINKS YOU
NEED THE NEXT SIZE UP. YOU:A
Feel violated and decide
never to shop there ag ain.B
Thank her for the advice and
assume the sizes in the
shop ar e smaller than usual.C
Feel a little bit down but
know itâs the motivational
kickstart you need to get back
in the gym on Monday.5
WHAT MAKES YOU
FEEL BEAUTIFUL?A
Beautifu l? You canât
reme mber the la st ti me
you felt good about yourself.B
Seeing a photo of yourself
all smiley. It reminds you
that youâ re trying your be st
to live life to th e fullest.C
Investing in new beauty
loot. A sult rynew perfume
or a showstopping lipstick
instantly makes you feel al ive.6
THE PERFECT BODY
SHAPE IS:A
Thin thin thin! I donât want
an ounce of fat on me.B
There is no such thing as
perfect. We all come in
differen t shapes and sizes.C
Slim and strong. I want my
body to look powerful.7
YOU GO TO THE GYM
BECAUSE:A
Youâre desperat e to lose
a stone and dieting alone
isnâ t enough.B
Exercise is the corn erstone
of a healthy lifestyle and
helps you feel balanced.C
Working out boos ts your
mood and makes you feel
better about your body.THE RESULTS
IF YOU SCORED MOSTLY
AS... YOUâVE GOT SOME
WORK TO DO
You battle body hurdles on a
daily basis and to blast away
any body-image woes yo u
need to start by changing your
mindset and gi ve your body the
respect it deserves. Itâs not
about how perfect and flawless
you are necessarily in society
today itâs about how yo u
make people feel when they
are aroundyou. âConfi dence is
about lo oking in the mirror and
saying âYes my thighs arebig
but I LOVE them!â If you learn to
say this to yourself this is themessageyou are putting out to
the universe and in turn your
life and friends and the universe
will give you the same lo ve
back. Just as insecurity can
be often pi cked upon so too
can confidenceâ says Antonia.
Get in tune with yo ur body
find out what foods satisfy
and nurture you and start
working out to help de-s tress
and improve your mood.IF YOU SCORED MOSTLY
BS... YOU LOVE YOUR BODY
Sometimes. Itâs hard work
staying motivated and
body-positive but yo uâre doing
an awesome job at it. You readily
accept both your best bi ts and
your flaws aware that your
unique form makes youthe
pers on you are. You strive to
remain healthy and active as
when you feel goodon the
inside you feel better on the
outs ide too. Keep with the
upbeat attitude â sp reading
positive vibes will help you
to excel in all areasof your
life. âWe all have one if not
more amazing features or
signature characteristics about
us that welike for example our
eyes legs hair or lip sh ape.
You have to take those unique
wonderful things magnify
them and build aroundthemâ
recommends Antonia.IF YOU SCORED MOSTLY
CS... YOUâRE MAKING
GOOD PROGRESS
Youâre a realist but definitely
more of a âglass half fullâ type.
While there are things youwould
changeabout yo urself you donât
get down on a daily basis. You like
looking and feeling goodand yo u
take care of your appearance.
Working out is keyfor you as it
helps youunderstand your body
and the goals keep you focused.
âTo maintain a senseof fulfilment
look at one thing you love about
yourself and make a big deal
out of that. In turn any minor
issues will not be amplified if
you have one positive to start
withâ says Antonia. Keep up
the goodwork!How body-confident are you?
For each question choose the an swer that bestdescribes
your fe elings. At the en d checkyour result s andfind ou t
how you can best boos t your body-image