Reflections Of The Mind

We asked thousands of you to tell us how you feel about your body. Despite most of you confessing that self-image isn’t often a talking point, it seems you have a lot to get off your chests

What’s your ideal body type?

Broad and muscular 19% Lean and athletic 59% Slim, but not ripped 11% None or other 11%

Which of the following has put pressure on you to control your body shape?

A desire to look good for my partner or potential partners 77% Competitiveness among my peers 36%

Concerns about prejudice at my workplace 21%

How often do you worry about what others think of your appearance?

Constantly 32% Occasionally 46% Rarely 16%

Never 6%

Has your body image ever impacted your mental health? Yes 69% No 31% How do you feel about the idea of ‘body positivity’?

It’s a good thing 68% It’s unhelpful 32%

Which of the following is most important to you? How my body looks 53% How my body performs 47%

80% of you feel like your body shape forms a crucial part of your identity