Swiping through Instagram shows you images that have been Photoshopped, filtered and posed. But take a look around, there’s no ‘right’ way of looking; we’re all different shapes, sizes and colours.

Sometimes worry, stress or a negative body image can result in unhealthy behaviour towards exercise or food. The following things can be a sign of a serious eating problem that could put your health at risk.

• Over (or under) eating, or making yourself sick after a meal
• Using laxatives or steroids that haven’t been prescribed
• Only eating a very narrow group of foods, or being preoccupied with food or exercise 

Top tips on body image and eating right

• Mirror, mirror – love and accept your body. Look in the mirror, what are the three things you like? 
• Listen to your body – your body wants to be exercised and nourished. Exercise for fun, not beauty, and aim for three main meals a day and three nutritious snacks
• The right role models – try not to be influenced by other people skipping meals or commenting on weight. Be careful about the websites you visit and the people you follow

If you’re worried about your eating or exercise habits, or feel that you need to keep them secret, then it’s a good idea to talk to someone you trust.