Don't Pass On Your Body Issues
Want your child to have a healthy body image? The best way is to work on getting one of your own, say experts from Harvard Medical School. In a study of 5,331 teenage girls and 3,881 teenage boys, researchers found that 54 percent of those who worried about their own weight had a mother who focused on being thin at all costs. These teens were also more likely to find unhealthy solutions for controlling their weight.

So what's a parent to do? First, strive to make your own struggle with your weight about health, not appearance. Be careful what messages you're sending kids about their struggle with weight and body image — always focus on the health benefits of eating right and staying active rather than the cosmetic ones. And, most importantly, be sure your kids know you love them no matter what their weight. Even if it seems like your kids aren't picking up on your weight issues, they probably are. So set a good example for your children by taking good care of yourself — body and soul.
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Overall fitness is a very special key to beauty — and a healthy body brings out fresh appeal in everyone. ~Denise Austin