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  • 5 Body Image Myths, Busted!

    For most of my life, I hated my body. I used to think that, if only it were perfect, then I’d be happier and have both the job and man of my dreams. And to make it perfect, I needed to hate it, to punish it into shape. Because, if I started to like it […]

  • You Look So Skinny is not a compliment

    “You Look So Skinny” Is NOT A Compliment!

    “You look so skinny!” For more than a decade, I longed to hear those words. Although I have never been fat (I’ve always oscillated between UK sizes 8-12), my curves never made me look skinny. No one ever had a problem with my big breasts, but my hips, thighs, and bum were all deemed too […]

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    Get Over It, Cellulite Is Normal!

    Summer is my favourite time of the year – and not just because I was born on a hot August day. I love the longer, hotter days lazily spent lying around on the beach or exploring a new park. The softer colours as nature blooms. The way life’s hectic pace slows down, shifting our focus […]

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    Beauty Should NOT Hurt

    You must suffer to be beautiful. How many times have you heard that? You hear it when you complain about the excruciating pain of waxing your legs. Or about the bunions and corns a day in high heels has left on your feet. Or the hunger, dizziness, and nausea you feel when you are on […]

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    5 Reasons Why Fitspo Is Unhealthy

    I spend way too much time on Pinterest. It’s a great resource for inspiration about.. everything. Whether you want to redecorate your bedroom, style that new yellow crop sweater, or discover new workouts, Pinterest has got you covered. Talking about workouts, you can’t scroll through Pinterest without coming across Fitspo (fitness inspiration). You know what […]

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    A Tan Isn’t Worth Dying For

    Summer is fast approaching, and I can’t wait. I love the hot and sunny weather. The cute skimpy clothes. Eating ice cream without shivering… But there’s one thing that I really can’t stand about summer: having to justify my lack of tan. When you live in a coastal town, having a tan is the done […]