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I've gone back to basics

Bodie was obsessed with his body image.

   

I've gone back to basics

"I've realised it is unrealistic."

Bodie, 19

"I thought being muscley would make me popular."

I was obsessed with gaining muscle and keeping fat off. I went to extremes but it wasn't healthy. I ate only one type of food group. I got obsessed to the point where my family were worried. I bought into the magazines that say guys need to be lean and muscley but it's really unrealistic.

I thought it would make me popular and that I would get a partner by looking good.

But I ended up attracting the wrong kinds of people. I want friends and a partner who like me for me. I've gone back to basics and I'm focusing on my diet and just doing regular exercise to keep fit and healthy.

   

   

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