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A college student stands in front of the mirror and runs her hands up and down her body. She struggles with her looks and is constantly concerned about what others are thinking of her. She is so worried about her body that she practices drastic weight loss measures to feel satisfied with her looks. For many college students this is the life they lead. Many spend their whole lives thinking about their weight.

For those obsessing about their weight, a sudden change in eating habits can lead to short-term weight loss. However, such radical changes are neither healthy nor a good idea, and won't be successful in the long run, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For some, losing weight is not just a physical occurrence, said Crystal Stidham, a senior biology major at ETSU.

"It's a very emotional experience where you always beat yourself up and you are never quite where you want to be," said Stidham, 28. "I definitely have [had] some unhealthy practices such as skipping meals, diet pills, and taking in a lot of caffeine which diminishes your appetite."

Stidman believes that she is constantly seeking some kind of approval, she said.

In this society the smaller you are the more attractive you are, said Stidman.

An individual can measure their weight by calculating their body mass index based on their height and weight, according to http:www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/. If a person's BMI is less than 18.5 percent then that person is classified as underweight, according to the CDC.

Stidham said she is not concerned with her body mass index but is mostly worried about her physical appearance.

"It's a very personal experience even though so many people go through it," said Stidham. "It takes a really heavy influence to make someone stop."

Stidham does not seek self esteem from the inside. It is the external influences that she lets determine whether she looks good or not, she said.

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