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captionDOLLYSFEEALFT ULOREVE WORDS DANIELLE PINKUS PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL SUESSE W e all have those days when we feel less than rockin’ in our skinny jeans or get the guilts after tucking into a big bowl of Mum’s spag bol – but constantly saying or thinking neg things about our bodies is not doing one bit of good for our confidence. Thing is, getting caught in this critical cycle can be easier than slipping into an after-school YouTube vortex – you don’t realise you’re doing it. Here’s how to say bye-bye to your body image traps. “If my thighs were as thin as hers, I’d be happy.” The real deal… You’ve just been caught in a classic comparison trap! While it’s normal to admire your mate’s killer legs or J-Law’s washboard abs, Danni Rowlands from the Butterfly Foundation says there’s a MAH-jor difference when you start placing your happiness eggs in the comparison basket. “The more time we spend comparing ourselves, the less time we’re spending appreciating our own bodies,” says Danni. Turn it around… “Stop the thought in its tracks by being mindful of what you’re thinking,” says Danni. Try actively telling yourself, “Stop, this is not productive.” Once you take away the negativity attached to the thought, admiring someone else’s legs or tummy can be positive. “By ditching the comparison talk, you’ll be coming from a place of secure self-esteem,” she adds. All it takes is a little practise! TRAP #1 54 DOLLY DOLLY.COM.AU TRAPS we ALL into ALLALLALLALLALL fall intoALL into The body imageTRAPS do0813p054_ min - 54 2013-07-02T17:46:45+10:00

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captionCALL 13 61 16 TO SUBSCRIBE DOLLY 55 WORDS DANIELLE PINKUS PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL SUESSE The real deal… Craving a massive pig-out can mean you don’t have a good balance going on. “If you find yourself obsessing about how much you’re going to enjoy that dessert when you get home, you may be depriving yourself a little too much during the day,” says Karen. Turn it around… “Overly restrictive eating can cause uncontrolled night-time binging, so take the pressure off by adding in healthy snacks,” Karen says. A handful of yummy nuts or a banana will send the binge cravings packing. The real deal… “Dieting, on any level, can be really dangerous, especially for teen girls,” says Danni. “If you’re not eating properly, or are reducing your food intake, you won’t be feeding your brain and body all the nutrients it needs.” Turn it around… “If you’re not feeling great about your shape, trying to match your friend’s diet will make you feel worse,” she says. Good/Bad. These labels make food the enemy, rather than fuel. Calories/Kilojoules. Anything to do with a number (whether it’s calories, size, weight, or how many pieces of toast you eat) needs to go! Fat/Skinny. These terms have a super negative social stigma attached to them. Later. Saying you’ll eat properly “later” is unproductive and will make you feel bad for putting things off. Should/Must. Removing this language allows you to go with how you’re feeling, rather than having to stick to “rules”. Can’t. This mindset tells you something is impossible even if you try – not true! TRAP #5 “I must stay a size 10.” The real deal… Having strict “should” and “must” rules is a slippery slope for your body confidence. “When you live by statements like, ‘I must not eat carbs’, it adds unrealistic pressure,” says Annabelle Ryburn, psychologist at eatingdisorders.org.au. “Plus, this type of think