Everyday, thousands of athletes struggle to meet the high

expectations centered around body image. Different sports require

different body types, and when an athlete cannot meet those standards,

feelings of frustration, discomfort, and disapproval develop. During

February, the UVM Rugby Club decided to raise awareness of eating

disorders with the rest of the nation. Each player felt strongly about

sharing personal experiences concerning body image. Written on the

bodies of the different players include quotes, comments, or facts of

experiences these players encountered during their sports career. The

front is only positive remarks. The back is only negative remarks. These

experiences, both positive and negative, allowed the players to develop

into driven athletes. The sport of rugby played a crucial role in the

development of these athletes too. Rugby embraces all athletes of any

shape, size, or athleticism. The inclusiveness promotes healthy body

image, as well as happy, determined athletes. The UVM Rugby Club wants

to thank SC Visuals for the pictures featured in the project.