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A distorted self-image

A distorted self-image

Many women have a distorted view of their bodies. The Daily Mail asked four women to point to their body shape on a map and then checked which body shape these women actually have.

The women could choose from nine body shapes on a card. The card is also used by psychologists, view it at the bottom of this article.

Own estimate
All four women estimate themselves to be at least one type fuller than they actually are. In the photo you see Sharon (53). On the left you see what she actually looks like, on the right you see the photo edited. This is what Sharon thinks her body shapes look like. She has body shape 4, but thinks that her body corresponds to type 6.

Bizarre right? Check out the three other women via the Daily Mail website.

What's your body shape?