Episode 9: How to Combat Body Dysmorphia
Check out these tips if you’re struggling with body dysmorphia after losing weight.
One of the first things to happen when you stop eating a calorie deficit is that you begin to lose muscle definition. This can send some folks into a panic. They begin to think: “Oh no! I’m going to lose my gains and end up exactly where I started!”
If you’ve experienced that yourself, then make sure to give this episode a listen or watch it on Youtube.
Body dysmorphia is an obsessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in your appearance and body image. It makes it difficult to see your own body accurately since you focus on what you perceive to be flaws or defects.
People who have lost fat often experience body dysmorphia in the form of perceiving themselves as overweight or “fat,” even when they are within a healthy body fat percentage. They often struggle to see their own progress and are very sensitive to the normal, healthy fluctuations of body weight and size. Any slight change in their weight or waist size can send them into a panic or depressive state.
Hyper-focusing on the shape of your body or weight can negatively impact your motivation to keep going in your fitness journey—especially when it comes time to build muscle.
In this podcast episode, I talk about the importance of doing the inner work to develop a healthy relationship with yourself and your body to help combat body dysmorphia. Seeing a licensed therapist, journaling, and practicing mindfulness meditation are all great ways to develop a better connection with one’s self.
I also suggest focusing on celebrating your gains and the positive changes you’re making in your life to combat the inner critic. Use a journal or the ABC Trainerize app (if you’re subscribed to one of my workout programs below) to track your workout progress, stay disciplined, and identify obstacles.
-Jayd
ABOUT JAYD HARRISON
Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains) is a personal trainer and content creator. She helps people to build muscle, burn fat, and clean up their diets with her online coaching programs and social media content. Check out some of Jayd’s coaching videos on Youtube, or join Jayd live on Twitch and follow on social media:
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