Who decides who much you are worth? Last time I checked, there was no quantifiable value attached to a human life, but I think we spend our lives trying to work it out all the same. Or rather society does…
Who says you’re worth it?
My big fat apology (Part 1)
So I have decided that it is time for an apology, and it's going to be a big one. The observant among you may have noticed that there is a new heading on the main menu of my website entitled…
A Lesson in Health
It's time for a lesson in health. I'm going back to school, and I'm inviting you to come with me. Don't worry, this is going to be way more fun than regular school. Definitely more fun than home school (she…
Five Myths About Weight Loss
Today I am on a mission to address some of the top myths perpetuated by the diet and weight loss industry. If you are anything like me, you are constantly being bombarded by advertisements for weight loss products right now.…
New Year, New You?
It's the start of a brand new year, and along with it comes all those so-called 'healthy' new years resolutions and weight loss fads. But I have decided to go in a different direction. In fact, I am actively discouraging…
Five things I love about my belly
So here we are. The end of 2020. I can’t say I have ever wished for a year to end quite as much as this one, even though I know that it will be business as usual come January 1st…
Why my weight is bigger than everything else
Since sharing some of the facts about my own mental health, a lot of people have reached out to me. They tell me that I am brave for speaking out. That they admire my courage and my honesty. Some of…
Disordered eating
So far this week I have managed to munch my way through the following: Two large bags of crisps (Mature Cheddar and Onion because when it comes to potato chips, the stinkier the better in my opinion).Several slices of my…
Why diets don’t work
Over the last few weeks I have started to realise that diets don't work. For starters, I have been reading a book by Traci Mann (PhD). It’s called Secrets from the Eating Lab, and this book has changed my life. …
How to tackle childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is becoming a growing concern in our society. I personally think it is totally fixable but not until we start pointing fingers in the right places. Prepare yourself for one of my most controversial (and possibly most libelous)…