It is very difficult to determine what is considered normal and abnormal in terms of your body image. Little research has examined the problems of unhealthy body image in males, since it is significantly more prevalent in female populations.
Males are more likely to express different reasons for their body dissatisfaction.
Many males, like females, wish to reduce their weight, but increasing muscle mass and becoming more athletic is a distinguishing factor. Men and boys are not immune to a pre-occupation with their body image, as is seen with females. Health, fitness and associated body image concerns are more commonly observed in athletic and homosexual men. Adopted behavioural characteristics seen in men to improve their body image are similar to those observed in women and hence generalised advice can be given to both.