More than a body : your body is an instrument, not an ornament / Lexie Kite, PhD and Lindsay Kite, PhD.

Title :

More than a body : your body is an instrument, not an ornament

Author:

Kite, Lexie,

Format:

Books

Summary:

Positive body image isn't believing your body looks good; it is knowing your body is good, regardless of how it looks. How do you feel about your body? Have you ever stayed home from a social activity or other opportunity because of concern about how you looked? Have you ever passed judgment on someone because of how they looked or dressed? Have you ever had difficulty concentrating on a task because you were self-conscious about your appearance? Our beauty-obsessed world perpetuates the idea that happiness, health, and ability to be loved are dependent on how we look, but authors Lindsay and Lexie Kite offer an alternative vision. With insights drawn from their extensive body image research, Lindsay and Lexie--PhDs and founders of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined (and also twin sisters!)--lay out an action plan that arms you with the skills you need to reconnect with your whole self and free yourself from the constraints of self-objectification.

Language:

English

ISBN - ISSN:

9780358229247

0358229243

9780358393849

0358393841

9780358393856

035839385X

Physical Description:

346 pages ; 22 cm

General Note:

Contents:

Rising with body image resilience -- Critiquing and creating your media environment -- From self-objectification to self-actualization -- From divided to united as women -- Reclaiming health and fitness for yourself -- A resilient reunion.

Subject:

Body image.

Beauty, Personal -- Psychological aspects.

Self-esteem in women.

Identity (Psychology)

Self-help publications.

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"An indispensable resource for women of all ages, this is a guide to help us better connect to ourselves, to value ourselves, to love ourselves, and ultimately, to be ourselves."

--Chelsea Clinton

Positive body image isn't believing your body looks good; it is knowing your body is good, regardless of how it looks.

How do you feel about your body Have you ever stayed home from a social activity or other opportunity because of concern about how you looked Have you ever passed judgment on someone because of how they looked or dressed Have you ever had difficulty concentrating on a task because you were self-conscious about your appearance

Our beauty-obsessed world perpetuates the idea that happiness, health, and ability to be loved are dependent on how we look, but authors Lindsay and Lexie Kite offer an alternative vision. With insights drawn from their extensive body image research, Lindsay and Lexie--PhDs and founders of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined (and also twin sisters!)--lay out an action plan that arms you with the skills you need to reconnect with your whole self and free yourself from the constraints of self-objectification.

From media consumption to health and fitness to self-reflection and self-compassion, Lindsay and Lexie share powerful and practical advice that goes beyond "body positivity" to help readers develop body image resilience--all while cutting through the empty promises sold by media, advertisers, and the beauty and weight-loss industries. In the process, they show how facing your feelings of body shame or embarrassment can become a catalyst for personal growth.

Author Notes

Twin sisters Dr. Lexie Kite and Dr. Lindsay Kite received their PhDs from the University of Utah. Their academic research on media studies and body image inspired them to establish the non-profit Beauty Redefined in 2009 (while concluding their co-written master's thesis and beginning their doctoral research) to help women recognize and reject harmful messages about their bodies, worth, and potential, and redefine the meaning and value of beauty in their lives. Since then, Lexie and Lindsay have become leading experts in body image resilience and media literacy and have been featured in a variety of national publications and interviews. Today, they continue to build on their academic work and the passion it stoked for helping girls and women through Beauty Redefined's online body image resilience course and course facilitator program, and regular speaking events for thousands of people of all ages at universities, high schools, and community organizations.

Reviews (2)

Kirkus Review

A pertinent study of the countless, ever present misconceptions about female body image and why these delusions need to change. Anyone who pays the slightest bit of attention to modern culture is aware of the rampant objectification of women's bodies, which has become even more prevalent and insidious with the expanding reach and scope of social media outlets. In their attempts to obtain an "ideal" weight or body type, women embark on often fruitless diet, exercise, and beauty routines. Kite and Kite, identical twin doctors whose physical attributes have been scrutinized by others and each other all their lives, provide refreshingly straightforward advice to help women let go of impossible goals and learn to love their bodies regardless of their outward appearances. They provide engaging arguments against comparing oneself to the images on social media, and they point out the problems with relying too much on the body mass index metric. "Other ways to evaluate our own health (often with the help of a medical professional) include measuring internal indicators like heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids, and respiratory fitness," they write. "Blood tests can reveal much more about a person's metabolic health than their dress size can." With the authors' guidance and a commitment to self-acceptance, women will be able to ditch yo-yo dieting and costly beauty regimens. Perhaps more importantly, they will find the confidence to avoid jealous comparisons and even leave abusive relationships. "When you know…that you are more than a body," they write, "you will find that your sense of self, empowerment, and life possibilities are expanding. You will find out that the path to fulfillment and achieving your personal potential is bigger and better than simply forcing your body to fit a perfect mold." A fresh interpretation of a simple yet powerful lesson about self-liberation. Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Booklist Review

As identical twins, authors Lexie and Lindsay had the unique experience of viewing their own bodies reflected in each other's shape. Early on, they became sensitive to their differences. Any time one of them grew an inch or gained a pound, someone (usually the other sister) would comment on it. (This constant mental monitoring of bodies is identified as "self-objectification.") As they grew, they began to question why women were so much more concerned about their physical image than men. Both women earned PhDs and conducted studies in media and body image, which inspired them to create the nonprofit Beauty Redefined to help people combat media and social pressures and redefine the meaning of beauty. The authors contend that the focus should be on our bodies as instruments rather than ornaments. This shift in focus requires a conscious effort to tune out media messages and tune into our body. Each chapter poses questions to help readers ponder and evaluate their own body image. The Kite sisters present a convincing argument for making the effort to achieve a healthier body-image paradigm.