“Poor body image” refers to an unrealistic view of how someone sees their body. Oftentimes, we are our own worst critic -- meaning that usually others will not view our bodies the same way that we do if poor body image is present. Body image involves the way that a person sees themselves, and is often compared to the standards set in our modern society. Unfortunately, poor body image is not uncommon today due to the unrealistic standards that diet culture praises (i.e. excessive thinness, extreme dieting to reach a certain weight, etc.). However, the extent to which poor body image affects an individual may vary.