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While the holiday season bestows heart-warming merriment, it also comes with an only too-common concern for millions of women \u2013 the extra pounds that we all seem to heap on. Just in time for this almost ritualistic worry, a new survey by 8fit<\/a><\/strong> sheds light on what is an everlasting question - \u00a0\u201cIf I lose that much weight, would I feel differently about myself?\u201d<\/p>\n

Having queried 800 women, the fitness, health and lifestyle company found out that a whopping 77 percent replied positively. Yet, the results are not as clear cut.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur research shows that in spite of a lot of misconceptions around diet and weight loss that still (pardon the pun) carry weight in pop culture, women care most about having good health,\u201d said Laurel Toney, communications lead at 8fit. \u201cIn fact, a staggering 80 percent of women in our survey said their happiness is tied to feeling healthy, compared to only 43 percent of women who answered \u2018yes\u2019 when asked if their happiness is tied to their physical appearance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although 83 percent of the participants said they are confident about their looks, some popular misconceptions, augmented by the echo-chamber of the internet, still persist. \u201cWe didn\u2019t ask for women\u2019s take on social media\u2019s impact on their self-esteem or body image this time around, but in general, social media can serve as a great support system if you\u2019re choosing to engage with like-minded people who lift you up and inspire you,\u201d said Toney. \u201cIt can also be a source of stress and increased insecurity if you\u2019re playing the comparison game. Approach social media with the healthy perspective that it\u2019s usually just a glimpse into the best moments of another person\u2019s journey to avoid putting too much pressure on yourself to be 'insta-perfect.'\u201d<\/p>\n

To attain physical perfection, 51 percent of the women asked believe they would have to make big sacrifices, while 30 percent said they would go to extremes. \u00a0Some 36 percent, though, stated that their relationship with food is a healthy one. When asked what they would sacrifice, 43 percent were willing to forgo their favorite meal, but 36 percent said they would not part with \u201ca darn thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

In an age when images of chiseled bodies and preened visages are only a click away, 8fit\u2019s research points to a shifting paradigm of beauty, happiness and fitness. More and more women seem to embrace and celebrate their bodies and work toward healthier \u2013 not necessary smaller \u2013 numbers on the scale.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fact that women are feeling confident and drawing happiness from parts of their lives like their relationships, their careers and their health is a big victory, and reflects a larger trend toward wellness and health as a journey of self-acceptance rather than catering to a specific societal ideal,\u201d said Toney. \u201cBut the data also shows we still have work to do to shift our collective mindset as women.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A 2017 survey by 8fit of 800 women indicates a growing trend where health is prioritized over weight. While 77% believe losing weight would improve self-perception, 80% associate happiness with feeling healthy rather than appearance. Despite 83% expressing confidence, 51% feel achieving their ideal body requires significant sacrifices. 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