How can one improve his or her own body image?

Depends: On how far image is off from reality. In general, eat healthy, feel fit, avoid harm mentally and physically, do things in moderation, be optimistic, etc. Avoid comparisons.

Question Messages: Something to think about: what kind of messages have you picked up from movies you seen? Tv shows? Magazines you've read? Ask yourself how these one-dimensional messages have shaped how you see yourself? You might want to take a look at ways therapists help female clients with this. E.G., see the complete women's psychotherapy treatment planner by dr. Julie ancis: http://amzn.To/14ewyfk.