Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in a rut through no fault of our own. We have to somehow effectively balance work, home, family, a social life, relationships and our own needs in order to get through each day. But sometimes, this demand of the daily grind can get on top of us and we find … Continue reading 7 Small Changes to Make This Week…
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5 Negative Body-Image Habits To Break…
When you have been born and bred into a society that hails thin bodies as the only acceptable body type, it is difficult to shift this notion when you yourself do not fall within this 'socially accepted' body. But society and the media does more than just hail these bodies, it is frequently rammed down … Continue reading 5 Negative Body-Image Habits To Break…
Why talking about weight, shouldn’t create hate…
Losing weight is a tricky business - losing weight in the public eye is trickier and losing weight when you are in a position of influence within the body positive community is trickier still. I first wrote about this subject when plus size and vintage model, Georgina Horne, appeared on Channel 4's Plus Size Wars … Continue reading Why talking about weight, shouldn’t create hate…
Braving it About Boobs…
I want to talk about boobs. Yes you heard: boobs, tatty-bo-jangles, knockers, breasts, jubblies... whatever you want to call your melons, I want to talk about them. Breasts are rarely spoken about in the public sphere without some kind of sexual slur being placed upon them, you only have to glance at the magazine … Continue reading Braving it About Boobs…
Coffee With My Past Self…
If I could grab a coffee with my past self, I would. I'd grab a cappuccino and a chocolate muffin - although I've no doubt that my past self would have the same, she'd hesitate over the muffin, but indefinitely (guiltily) settle for it in the end. I'd watch her, fiddling with her clothes and … Continue reading Coffee With My Past Self…
Domestic Violence: The Women Behind Bars for Being Beaten
This was written by me for Reprobait magazine, the original article can be found here. WOMEN’S AID STATES THAT ONE INCIDENT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS REPORTED TO THE POLICE EVERY MINUTE. JUST LET THAT SINK IN – ONE EVERY MINUTE. THAT MEANS, BY THE TIME YOU’VE FINISHED READING THIS ARTICLE, APPROXIMATELY 5-10 DOMESTIC INCIDENTS, OF VARYING DEGREES … Continue reading Domestic Violence: The Women Behind Bars for Being Beaten
Losing weight and alienating people…
After finally getting around to watching Channel 4’s Plus Size Wars, I was shocked to discover that one of my favourite plus size models and blogger, Georgina Horne, had come under fire from the plus-size community for losing weight. As with any body positive activist, the decision to publicise our lives on social media is an … Continue reading Losing weight and alienating people…
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
A Yogi (Laid) Bare…
After feeling somewhat woebegone throughout the earlier weeks of January, I decided that something needed to be done. Too much gluttony and a disregard for anything green (other than the green triangle in a box of Quality Street) had lead me to feel sluggish and craving a refresher for my body. Throughout my life, I’ve … Continue reading A Yogi (Laid) Bare…
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