Train Your Body

You are active, eat well, and take care of your health as much as possible, yet you are still unhappy with your body image. This is a common problem many women face, but the struggle to combat this unhappiness and turn it into something positive can be significant. The Real Definition of Positive Body ImageMichele Olson is a Professor of Exercise Physiology at Auburn University Montgomery, and is known internationally as THE Exercise Doctor. In Olson’s experience, women tend to think of a positive body image meaning a small, fit body, but this is the wrong approach. Instead, realize that aging is a fact of life and there will be physical changes as you mature. Rather than dealing with these changes by attacking them and trying to stop aging, look for more viable solutions.According to Olson, the key to having a better body image is maintaining a positive attitude and high self-esteem. Instead of looking in the mirror and complaining about those flabby arms, remove that negative talk and don’t scrutinize what