Before we look at what causes low body confidence and what you can do to boost it, take a moment to assess where you're at:

• Do you constantly compare your body to other people's?
• Do you often criticize yourself or put yourself down?
• Do family members, friends, or your partner hassle you about your weight?
• Do you avoid certain situations because you feel uncomfortable in your own body?
• Do you avoid exercising because you are ashamed of your body?
• Do you hate having your photo taken?
• Do you avoid going to the beach or the swimming pool because of the way you look?
• Is your body image affecting your sex life?
• Do you hate shopping for clothes?
• Is getting dressed in the morning a daily trial as you try to find something that you feel comfortable in and that you think looks good?
• Are weight-loss pills and fad diets a part of your life?
• Are you within a healthy weight range, but still think you should lose weight?
• Do people say you look good, but you don't believe them?

If you've answered yes to any of these questions, your body confidence needs a boost in some way.