The Impact Social Media Can Have On The Way Men View Their Body Image

We all have our own insecurities, whether it relates to how we look, the way we walk or even how we speak. Unfortunately, in some cases, social media can heighten our insecurities, especially if you find yourself following fitness enthusiasts with chiseled torsos and bulging biceps.

No matter what type of person you are, if your social media feed is filled with people who you believe have the ‘ideal’ body, it’s going to start affecting how you view your own body image. It’s important to remember that social media doesn’t represent the true lives of people. In most cases, you’ll only ever see people with a huge smile on their face, often travelling to exotic locations and in the ‘best shape’ of their lives – when in reality, they’ll be facing their own battles as well.

It’s helpful to make sure you’re only following people that can add value to how you live your life. For example, if you’re looking to get fitter, then identify fitness instructors and personal trainers who share useful workouts, nutritional tips and good advice.

Use these accounts to replace influencers who are causing your self-esteem and confidence to plummet. Whether it’s individuals constantly updating their social media with topless photos in pristine locations across the world, or people with the ‘ideal’ body but who always seem to be eating fast-food, these are the accounts you want to avoid.

It may sound drastic taking these steps, but it will only benefit you and help your confidence grow. We all have our own insecurities, including men, and it’s important to acknowledge them and find a way to make ourselves feel better and enjoy being the individuals we truly are.