The Cruelty of Comparison

Body image is a very evocative issue. I am endlessly fascinated with the media obsession of there only being one size and shape that is attractive in women, and if you don’t fit into that flawless design, then you are either unhealthy, lazy or eating all the wrong foods. There is quite a push for body acceptance and we are seeing plenty of articles talking about body shape diversity and how important it is to recognise that we all come in different shapes and sizes, but mainstream media still has a long way to go to embrace this concept.

Keeping myself …read more