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I hear a lot of people talk about their upbringing in a certain way. It gives us an anchor. Helps … More

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I LOVE this post from @big.lass it really resonated with me. Folks seem to think there are two camps. Body positive or healthy. That folks just can't hold the two thinks in their head at the same time. "But aren't you supporting obesity" "This isn't healthy" I know that when people are first trying to wrap their heads around the idea that we don't have attach our self worth and feel good to what our bodies look like, it brings up all sorts of mental conundrums. Here's how it was for me. I nearly lost my life. So I got healthy AND fell in love with my miraculous life-saving body and of course the weight came off. I often feel that I'm not accepted in the #bopo body positive community because of the way I look... which sort of rains on my #inclusion message. We should all be on the same team no? #teamwork #dreamwork When I started this campaign I was concerned that the end coincided with my wedding (3 days people) but I felt sure the #bopo community would have my back on this petition. Our petition and it would be done and dusted by now. I have surrendered as there are only nine work days left for me before the petition closes but I'm happy I have made a difference, I have changed people's thoughts and my work will continue beyond the 9th July. . . Some notable people have supported me wonderfully. Thank you @lottielamour @thenakedpodcast @welovecheshire and @big.lass. Here's what @big.lass has to say: I can be body positive and still want to lose weight. . . I sometimes feel like losing weight and shaping up as a plus size woman, I am betraying the plus size girls and women who I often tell to love themselves and their bodies, But I shouldn't feel like this. . . Why does it sometimes feel like a woman can only be body positive if she stays fat? . . I think people seem to think that i am losing weight to change the way I look, this is not exactly the case but of course this will happen over time. . . My goal is to be healthy and strong, it is not my goal to be a certain dress size or look like a celeb. . . I can still be body positive and want to lose weight. . .

Did I mention this? 🤔🤣 You know there are so many words about #bodypositivity. So so many words. And not enough actions. Here in the link in my bio is something actionable, that simply shows our stripes. A vehicle that lets us be heard, to put an official voice to all our words. That would act as a megaphone to all those who don't want to hear them because body image doesn't (knowingly) impact on them. If you use a lot of words around body image, please consider taking this action and sign the petition asking for more body shapes in advertising. And most importantly please find a way to share it with your followers who might also be looking for something actionable. Less than a month left on this. I have faith in our #bopo community 😘😘

Things that are uneasy... 1. The way I felt when this picture was taken. 2. Surviving cancer, 7 chemos, 4 surgeries, body remodelling. 3. Motivating change... When I started this #BodEquality campaign back in December last year, I felt sure the time was right; the world was ready. For the dawning of a new age where all bodies are celebrated. I was right and I was wrong. Things are changing for sure, brands are getting the message. The #bodypositive wave is strong. But not that strong. . . And there are systems (media) that don't want to share the news-worthy message that the Advertising Standards Authority has a public consultation about GENDER INEQUALITY open until July and now is the time to act. There is less than a month left on this petition, the aim is simple: TO SEND A CLEAR MESSAGE TO ADVERTS THAT only THIN IS NO LONGER "ON-TREND". That in fact diversity rocks and is beautiful. Because it reflects acceptance, of you and me. Because it models inclusion and promotes self-respect. All essential components of a healthy mind-body balance. Not because it's cool right now; because it's right. I deserve the release of that presssure and so do you but most importantly, so do our advert-flooded kids. 81% of 10 year olds worry that they're fat. Anorexia has a higher mortality rate than any other mental illness. The ideal body is healthily achievable by less than 5% of the female population. Negative body image impacts on: psychological/physical health; social life and relationships and education and work. Guilt is not the only motivator for health, pride can do it too. There is another way, where we are all represented and worthy, but we MUST let them know it's what we want. If you can, please take two minutes to sign the petition. Link in bio @BodEquality #joinin

How many "wave's of feminism" is it going to take? Last week was an interesting one on the BodEquality campaign. A juxtaposition of girls from a prestigious school thinking feminism is done (a popular opinion I might add - "this'll do for feminism") To chats with a Cabinet Member asserting that the body image question is the last great oppression of woman (agreed)...By way of a system where women are made to feel less than, in order to sell them stuff - an IMPOSSIBLE STANDARD has been set. But hey! Now we can do something! So let's get signing and get this subject front and centre before the public consultation closes in July. Link in @BodEquality bio #notdonewithfeminism #bodyprideforhealth #signthepetition

"This podcast contains strong language and adult themes"... . I absolutely loved being this week's guest on the @thenakedpodcast. What a hoot! These girls (Kat and Jen 😘) know how to do good radio. It's like rainbow sparkles coming in your ears! Unlike me who forgets that when you point on radio, no one can see! 🤣🤣🤣 . Check it out for the story about my boob cancer and how it lead to a deep bonding with my body. Something we can all do btw and which feels frickin' A-mazing! Make friends with your body peeps. It's you for life! #BodEquality is based on individual health from a place of acceptance, pride, loyalty, respect for our bodies. But first acceptance... of all bodies. #acceptbodies

People think changing the current perspective the media has on bodies is impossible. But really it's not about that, it's simply about being heard. Time for change is right now and it's already happening... petition in biolink

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