9 Body Image Questionnaire: Get Result Instantly

Body Image Questionnaire: How do you measure up?

When you look in the mirror what do you see? When you walk past a shop window and catch a glimpse of your body, what do you notice first? Are you proud of what you see, or do you think, "I’m too short, I’m too fat, if only I were thinner or more muscular?" Most people answer negatively. Take the following quiz and see how your Body Image I.Q. measures up. Check the most appropriate answer:

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1- Have you avoided sports or working out because you didn’t want to be seen in gym clothes? Yes___ (No)
2- Does eating even a small amount of food make you feel fat? Yes___ (No)
3- Do you worry or obsess about your body not being small, thin or good enough? Yes___ (No)
4-Are you concerned your body is not muscular or strong enough? Yes___ (No)
5- Do you avoid wearing certain clothes because they make you feel fat? Yes___ (No)
6- Do you feel badly about yourself because you don’t like your body? Yes___ (No)
7- Have you ever disliked your body? Yes___ (No)
8- Do you want to change something about your body?
(Yes)___ No ___
9- Do you compare yourself to others and "come up short?"

Yes___ (No)

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If you answered "Yes" to 3 or more questions, you may have a negative body image. See the below statements for help in changing your perception to a more positive one.

When most people think about body image they think about aspects of physical appearance, attractiveness, and beauty. But body image is much more. It is the mental picture a person has of his/her body as well as their thoughts, feelings, judgments, sensations, awareness and behavior. Body image is developed through interactions with people and the social world. It’s our mental picture of ourselves; it’s what allows us to become ourselves.

Body image influences behavior, self esteem, and our psyche. When we feel bad about our body, our satisfaction and mood plummets. If we are constantly trying to push, reshape or remake our bodies, our sense of self becomes unhealthy. We lose confidence in our abilities. It’s not uncommon for people who think poorly of their bodies to have problems in other areas of their lives, including sexuality, careers and relationships.

A healthy body image occurs when a person’s feelings about his/her body is positive, confident and self caring. This image is necessary to care for the body, find outlets for self-expression, develop confidence in one’s physical abilities and feel comfortable with who you are.