First off I would like to say that someone can feel over-weight and not be over-weight. The way to determine this is by the body mass index some know this as BMI. This BMI chart was created to show people who are on the low end of the spectrum for the height and weight are just as dangerous and susceptible to death as those individuals on the high end of the BMI chart. In fact, many studies show that being anorexic produces the same body responses to an individual classed as morbidly obese.  Eating disorders affect individuals of all shapes and sizes.

I felt it necessary to clarify body mass index is a reference point for an individual to determine if the weight they are at is real or an illusion. Perception does play a large part in the self image a person hold of them. If other people look and say your are overweight then your perception would be in alignment to the truth.

How often have you seen or heard someone say he or she is fat and you do not agree? Insecurities play a large part in this illusion, if he or she grew up in a household where one or more parent was overweight this same individual maybe very rigid with his or her weight. Fear of looking like the mother or father had made them be very hard on themselves. The data available today shows a correlation of insecurities in a man or women do affect his or her psyche.

If after reading this article he or she finds themselves recognizing their perception is off and he or she is ready to get better. Please feel free to contact me so an eating disorder assessment can be done. Based on the assessment will determine which level of care is needed. I look forward to hearing from you.