It has commenced. The dubbed as ‘national diet month’ by podcast-host Julie Duffy Dillon is here. And this year the typical post-Christmas persuasions come hand in hand with an additional array of lockdowns and restrictions. […]
Communicating Obesity
This year marked the sixth anniversary of the UK Congress on Obesity (UKCO), which was held at the University of Leeds from the 11th to the 13th September. The Congress featured numerous events under the […]
The importance of body positivity
The body is a constant and inevitable presence in our everyday lives. From how we decide to get dressed to what we like to eat, from the advertisements that torment us, to other people’s looks, […]
My weight does not undermine my eating disorder
I had an eating disorder for over three years, but my mind-set was disordered for much longer. It didn’t happen like the flick of a switch. It took years of subtle negativity, self-doubt and body […]
The romanticisation of skinniness
Is the romanticisation of skinniness a harmless body appreciation or a dangerous ideal? Charlie discusses why we need greater body diversity in the media: We’re all guilty of it. Wishing we had Gwyneth Paltrow’s cheekbones […]
Why weight gain needs more respect
Weight gain is still such a sensitive, vulnerable aspect of our lives. It’s seen as a negative thing, a promotion of obesity, a reflection of an unhealthy lifestyle, a symbol of greed… And the list […]