Let’s be real. Body image issues are a very real concern in this modern era.

The summer season happens to be a troublesome time for young women who are worried about how they’ll look in a bikini.

MindWings conducted an analysis of Google searches relating to body image issues to see which states are being impacted the most. Here’s what they found out.

10 states struggling with body image issues

With constant Google searches for terms like “How much weight can you lose in a month, “how to glow up,” “diet meal plans,” “summer body,” and “shred workout,” it’s obvious that plenty of young women have ONE thing in mind – Looking attractive.

MindWings says these search terms have spiked on Google in North Dakota more than any other state.

Nebraska is next in line followed by Texas and Maine. In fifth place, people have been searching for these terms in Utah.

New Hampshire comes in sixth place, Arizona comes in seventh place, and Connecticut comes in eighth place.

The residents of Indiana have landed in ninth place with Alabama finishing things out in 10th place.

Robert Vergin is a life transformation expert at MindWings. He spoke on the topic saying, “Wanting to prioritize our happiness, appreciate our bodies, and improve our mental well-being during the summer months is a wonderful reminder that societal judgments or expectations shouldn’t dictate our self-worth – but it’s easier said than done.

“The term has become a self-love mindset on social media, as influencers share their experiences of feeling confident in their skin.

“Thanks to the visual nature of social media – especially TikTok and Instagram – the ‘Hot Girl Summer’ trend has shifted from focusing on mental and physical well-being to external appearance.

“Unfortunately, this can reinforce the idea that a person’s worth and happiness are primarily based on their looks rather than their character.

Those who don’t look like the influencers promoting this message through curated images can feel inadequate as a result, as they don’t measure up to this perceived standard of fulfillment.

“The negative self-talk that can result from these feelings of inadequacy are heightened when there’s a deadline to ‘change’ by, as there is with ‘Hot Girl Summer.’

As we get closer to summer, many people feel ‘less-than’ and may ramp up any unhealthy behaviors they’ve developed in pursuing this ‘fulfillment.’

“This creates a vicious cycle where people become overly critical of themselves and only focus on shortcomings over progress, which makes their unattainable end goal seem further away, and they start to make more drastic changes to catch up.

“If you do embrace the spirit of ‘Hot Girl Summer,’ make sure to do so with confidence, self-care, and positivity.

True empowerment comes from prioritizing your well-being, so don’t fall into the trap of comparing yourself to heavily curated snapshots on social media.

If you do feel you’re starting to develop a negative body image or struggle with self-worth, please seek professional support.”

Final thoughts…

You can start fighting back against body image issues by refraining from comparing yourself to others.

Anytime you feel inclined to start criticizing your own appearance, pay yourself a compliment instead.

It might feel like you’re lying to yourself at first, but if you consistently build yourself up, your levels of self-love will truly flourish.

Unfollow people on social media who make you feel insecure about yourself. This includes your favorite celebs or old friends from high school.

Keep up with healthy nutrition and fitness plans that aren’t extreme or over-the-top. Keep in mind that crash dieting can be super dangerous.

How are you feeling about body image issues? Is the state where you live on this list? Let us know in the comments below.