Body shapes

Friends complimented my weight loss until they found out I was dieting… and then threw insults even though I was obese

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TWENTY years ago you’d probably never heard the phrase ‘diet culture’ – and counting calories wasn’t considered ‘toxic’, it was fun. Embarrassing TV shows like You Are What You Eat and The Biggest Loser UK had millions of viewers, while tabloids were full of images of celebrities’ so-called bikini bodies, scrutinized for signs of weight … Read more

Are you planning a ‘Fat Bear Winter’? How to tap into your inner grizzly and embrace the new weight loss trend

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IT’S cold, dark and Christmas is just around the corner. You’d be forgiven for wanting to embrace Fat Bear Winter – clinging to the couch and ditching the gym, which doesn’t emerge until late spring. 1 Do you enjoy indulgence and laziness? You may unknowingly participate in Fat Bear WinterCredit: Getty Fat Bear Winter was … Read more