Body positivity is not something that is ingrained into us from an early age, we do not arrive as fully-fledged EffYourBeautyStandards members and sometimes we have to remember not to run before we can walk. The journey to body love is long and tumultuous, it seems ridiculous sometimes that even though we are given this … Continue reading Need a Body Positive Boost…?
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SUNS OUT GUNS OUT Who’d have thought that arms would cause so much controversy? Fat girls have long toyed with the idea of donning a strappy top, or even a strapless top when the sun arrives - but inevitably, we always seem to end up reaching for our old faithful cardigan. But where does this … Continue reading
From One Fat Girl to Another…
There are certain things that people tend to do when conversing with a fat girl. Often, these things fall on two sides of the fence: the ignorant exclaims of “you’re not fat” resonate in our ears when we’re around people who don’t wish to offend – or on the flipside of this, the obnoxious “my … Continue reading From One Fat Girl to Another…
My Top 5 Inspirational & Curvy Yogis
My yoga practice has been a glorious, challenging, enlightening, sweaty, fun, beautiful journey. But I don't think that I could've done it without the support of the yoga community. Whether these ladies know it or not - they have all aided me in some way, whether it be a word or wisdom, an inspiring photo … Continue reading My Top 5 Inspirational & Curvy Yogis
My Top 5 Queens of the Curve
If you happen to spot me on any social media sites, then you’ll know that I’m actively advocating body positivity. But I haven’t always been like this – as with a large number of plus-sized women, I used to hate my body and longed for a dramatic weight loss to occur overnight… not any more. … Continue reading My Top 5 Queens of the Curve
The Big Fat F Word…
Do not shy away from the F Word; it is not something that you need to be afraid of. Stick two fingers up at society and go against the grain, it’s about time the F word was embraced with open arms - make it known that you’re reclaiming the F word as yours, that you’re … Continue reading The Big Fat F Word…
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