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Body checking - an obsessive thought or behavior about appearance. The behavior is most common in those with eating disorders, but most of us have likely engaged in some form of it, either through frequent weighing, constantly looking in the mirror, pinching fat, or asking others about our appearance.

Repeated engagement isn't healthy. It leads to increased negative mood and body dissatisfaction. The goal isn't to completely avoid facing your body though – that's another unhealthy extreme! Instead, the best solution is to practice the 2 steps outlined below.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Living Healthy Body checking - an obsessive thought or behavior about appearance. The behavior is most common in those with eating disorders, but most of us have likely engaged in some form of it, either through frequent weighing, constantly looking in the mirror, pinching fat, or asking others about our appearance. Repeated engagement isn't healthy. It leads to increased negative mood and body dissatisfaction. The goal isn't to completely avoid facing your body though – that's another unhealthy extreme! Instead, the best solution is to practice the 2 steps outlined below. Leyla Shamayeva Editor, About.com Health WALKING Maybe Sitting Won't Kill You If You Walk Enough   By Wendy Bumgardner Walking Expert READ NOW NUTRITION The Best Foods for Your Sex Life    By Shereen Lehman, MS Nutrition Expert READ NOW EXERCISE The Most Soothing Yoga Workout You'll Ever Do    By Paige Waehner Exercise Expert READ NOW EATING DISORDERS How to Reduce Body Checking in 2 Easy Steps    By Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D., CEDS Eating Disorders Expert READ NOW WEIGHT TRAINING 5 Ways to Get Super Mentally Strong    By Chris Freytag Weight Training Expert READ NOW Trending Now • What Everyone Should Know About Living With Chronic Pain • The Best Way to Help Children Express Grief • Like Us? Join Us on Facebook • How to Get Rid of Back Pain for Good • Low-Carb Recipes You Don't Want to Miss Out On Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

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