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An easy first step is simply to accept your body for what it is Talk about it in the real world. Commiserating with a male friend can help ease the pressure to look a specific way. ... Embrace your body. ... Don't be afraid of vulnerability. ... Remind yourself that media-portrayed body images aren't realistic.
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Read More »It’s not just about weight and muscle, male body image affects the whole person — but there are ways to help you manage. Share on Pinterest About 40 blocks north of Spring Studios, where chic, slender models walk the runway for New York Fashion Week’s biggest showcases, there’s another kind of fashion event taking place. The Curvy Con is the brainchild of two fashion bloggers who wanted to create a space where “plus-size brands, fashionistas, shopaholics, bloggers, and YouTubers” could embrace the curvy female figure. The event is one of the many examples of recent efforts to lift the long-running stigma associated with having an “imperfect” body. The female body positivity movement is stronger than ever: Brands like Dove and American Eagle have launched campaigns to help women learn to be appreciative of their bodies, regardless of how they compare to media standards. The movement’s intent seems well-meaning, but it also raises a question: Is there a body positive movement for men? While there’s a plethora of evidence that women are judged more by their looks than men are, research shows that body image issues facing men are just as complex. Celebrities like Sam Smith and Robert Pattinson have opened up about their struggles with the way they look in recent years, providing more confirmation that body image is a problem for men — even famous and successful ones. And similar to women, research shows men are often caught feeling either too thin or too heavy to meet the male ideal. But what’s causing men today to feel so much pressure about their appearances? What specifically are they unhappy with and how can they deal with it? One thing is for certain: Just like the challenges faced by women, male body image issues are deeper than just weight. The superhero effect: Why do males feel pressure to look a certain way? Research by psychiatrists at UCLA shows that overall, people today feel worse about the way they look than they did in the 1970s. The problem goes beyond a college guy hitting the gym to try to get a date: 90 percent of boys in middle and high school exercise at least occasionally with the specific goal of “bulking up.” Most celebrities, scientists, and average guys agree that there’s one major contributing factor we can credit for the rise of negative body perception for men and boys: the silver screen. Stars like Hugh Jackman and Chris Pratt pack on muscle to transform into superheroes to join the likes of Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg. This increases male public interest in obtaining their recipes for chiseled abs and bulging biceps. A vicious cycle ensues. A 2014 feature about today’s fitness-crazy world of Hollywood is especially eye-opening. When famous celeb trainer Gunnar Peterson was asked how he’d respond to a male actor trying to succeed on acting talent alone without being in great shape, he responded: “All of a sudden you go, ‘Oh, maybe you can be the friend.’ Or: ‘We’ll do an indie film.’ ” For the last three years, at least 4 out of the top 10 grossing movies in the U.S. have been superhero stories, according to data observed from Box Office Mojo. In these films, “ideal” male physiques are shown constantly, sending a message: To be brave, dependable, and honorable, you need big muscles. “These bodies are attainable for a small number of people — maybe half a percent of the male community,” says Aaron Flores, a registered dietitian nutritionist from Calabasas specializing in male body image. “Yet they’re associated with the idea of masculinity — the notion that as a man, I have to look a certain way, act a certain way.” The rise of #fitness The big screen isn’t the only place guys are being exposed to unrealistic bodies. A recent GQ feature about Instagram’s influence on fitness reported that 43 percent of people take photos or videos at the gym. So thanks to the prevalence of Facebook and Instagram, whose combined monthly user count represents over 43 percent of the global population, our younger — and soon to be largest — generations are exposed to images and videos of others working out every day. Some find the uptick in social fitness content motivational, but there’s a degree of intimidation involved — particularly for those new to exercise. “Social media shows us all these folks hitting the gym, losing weight, getting ripped… you’d think it’d inspire me, but most times it makes me want to hide in a corner,” a friend told me. It’s estimated that the average American adult now spends over $110,000 throughout their lifetime on health and fitness costs. The Anytime Fitness franchise alone has added 3,000 new gyms worldwide in the last 10 years. Between our Instagram feeds, TV shows, and movies, it’s difficult for guys to avoid images of muscular, built men. But how much you can bench is far from the only body image concern — male body image is far more complex than just muscle.
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Learn More »It’s more than the shape of our bodies The media tells men that we should be lean, strong, and muscular. But the male body image struggle is about more than the shape of our bodies. Among other concerns, men are figuring out how to deal with hair loss, height perception, and skin care. The hair loss industry alone is estimated to be worth $1.5 billion. No thanks to the stigma, men with thinning or no hair may face the stereotype that they’re less attractive, agreeable, and assertive. Research has also found that hair loss is linked to feelings of inadequacy, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. As for height, data indicates that people associate taller men with higher levels of charisma, education or leadership qualities, increased career success, and even a more robust dating life. But in a newer space, male-targeted skin care brands are increasingly marketing products that target the same concerns as female-targeted brands: wrinkles
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