Module 4 be yourself unit 4 a reading and vocabulary exercise 7, page 59 do you feel at home in your body?0:06
Its Monday morning and while you are getting dressed, you're looking at yourself in the mirror.0:55
I'd like to put on a little weight and be a bit taller and more muscular.1:04
I also wouldn't mind thicker hair, longer legs, better teeth and a smaller nose.1:10
Speaking of my nose, is that a pimple on it?1:17
Oh, here we go again.1:21
I can't stand people staring at me.1:25
Growing up do these remarks sound familiar?1:29
Almost everyone would like to change something about their bodies.1:34
Teenagers feel that way quite often because their bodies change while they're growing up.1:38
As your body changes, so does the way you feel about your physical appearance.1:44
Your body image often affects the opinion you have of yourself.1:49
As your body matures, you may think that it draws attention to you and you may feel uncomfortable.1:57
You may also compare yourself to your friends to see if you are normal.2:04
But growing up doesn't happen at the same speed for everyone.2:09
Girls usually start changing sooner than boys.2:14
Sometimes they suddenly put on weight as their bodies need fat to grow.2:18
On the other hand, boys notice their shoulders getting wider and their voices getting deeper.2:23
These changes usually take place over two to five years.2:30
Magazine adverts, Media images from tv, movies and advertising may also affect your self esteem.2:35
Women and girls on TV and in magazines are usually thin, while men look strong and very muscular.2:45
This can make you believe that something is wrong with you if you don't look this way.2:53
Media images may also put pressure on you to go on extreme diets or become obsessed with weight training.2:58
Remember that it's more important to exercise regularly and eat healthily than to try to change your body to fit an unrealistic image.3:06
Adverts sell fantasy and vanity, not reality.3:16
Although you may often think that your classmates notice every single pimple on your face or every single pound you gain, this is not the case.3:24
What they notice is how you feel about yourself.3:34
You need to focus on the things you like about yourself and walk with confidence.3:38
If you like yourself and the way you look, other people will too.3:43
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