Most people, especially young people, perceive a healthy body to mean a thin and light body. But that’s not the case. Anorexic people are commonly seen as sexy or what not but the truth is, they are the unhealthiest breed you can find.

A healthy body means having the right perception of your size, and feeling confident and good about it. What becomes negative in dieting is when you begin to compare yourself to others thereby making you self-conscious about your body.

Here are three steps to a healthier body image:

1. Respect your body
2. Focus on what matters
3. Stop comparing yourself

Some of the most important things to understand with dieting is you first have to learn to accept yourself for who you really are. After that, all those diet methods will come falling down on your lap. It will be easier to follow exercises, diets and workouts once you have a deeper relationship with your own body.