Why 2020 is the year we stop comparing ourselves to others on social media
Comparison is the thief of joy. Once again, a bit louder for the people in the back, maybe? Comparison is the thief of joy. It’s a simple quote and…
Alex Light
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ASOS launches exciting online tool that shows clothes on different body types
As if I didn’t love ASOS enough! Not only does the online retailer give us same-day delivery, frequent discount codes, a wide range of sizes and a…
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OPINION: "Yet again, Love Island fail us with diverse body shapes"
I’m not sure what I was expecting, really, and maybe I shouldn’t have been so naive. But I genuinely thought that this upcoming series of Love…
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Looking for a weight loss alternative? Check out this radical new plan
The headline reeled you in, right? Because weight loss is, at the end of the day, a goal for many of us - especially in this post-festive period. But…
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Modern Family star Sarah Hyland posted a photo she "hated" to promote body confidence
Sarah Hyland has shared an important message on Instagram about body confidence and living with an invisible illness. The Modern Family star, who was…
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Selena Gomez opens up about body shaming: "It really messed me up"
Selena Gomez is one of the world's biggest popstars and is currently the fifth most followed person in the world. So it is, unfortunately, an…
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Why Fearne Cotton talking about her bulimia battle is important
Fearne Cotton has, for the first time, opened up about her decade-long battle with bulimia. And I'm massively applauding her bravery and courage –…
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Dua Lipa calls for an end to online trolling and says that we all need to be nicer to one another
Dua Lipa just spoke for the entire world when she urged us to "be nicer to one another" online.I don't know about you, but I see some really vile…
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Why you don't have to be underweight to suffer with an eating disorder
"But you don't look like you have an eating disorder..." is something I used to hear all the time, and btw, you should never say this to anyone with…
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What to do when someone comments on your weight
Unsolicited comments about your weight and/or body shape can be crushing and have the ability to negatively affect how you see yourself - after…
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Instagram has announced that it will remove all filters that depict plastic surgery
Filters are endless, nowadays – you can be a dog, a zombie, inside a TV box, in the Bahamas and you can even have plastic surgery. In August,…
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Here's why Instagram removed Lauren Goodger, Katie Price, and Love Island's Georgia's photos
Instagram is further clamping down on promotion of weight loss products and I, for one, could not be more pleased. Celebrities Katie Price, Lauren…
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5 damaging diet culture phrases we need to STOP saying
Hi. My name's Alex Light and I am on an anti-diet mission. I am determined to highlight the damage that dieting and diet culture cause to our eating…
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Molly-Mae Hague's most unflattering photos have gone viral and seriously, this vile bullying has to stop
Can't everyone just leave Molly-Mae Hague alone? Yes, I get that some people might be envious of her overnight success after Love Island, or her…
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Real women are the true stars of Zoeva's new foundation - and I'm ALL for it
Foundations are launched on the reg. We see the campaign images, watch the campaign videos – but do we ever really get an idea of the foundation,…
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Weight-loss and diet products to be banned on Instagram - bye-bye 'miracle' skinny lollipops
Instagram has heard our prayers! The social media app is FINALLY blocking posts about plastic surgery and weight-loss products from reaching the…
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Demi Lovato proudly shows off her cellulite in an inspiring unedited Instagram post
I have all the feels for Demi Lovato today. The 27-year-old singer has been through a rough time of late, but she appears to be back stronger than…
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Brenda Edwards surprised viewers in a swimsuit on Loose Women - and it was for a very sweet reason
Panellist Brenda Edwards put aside her body insecurities to walk the catwalk in a swimsuit in Thursday's episode of Loose Women. The 45-year-old had…
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The lowdown on teeth whitening
A set of pearly whites is the ultimate A-list accessory - we all want that Hollywood smile! But there are so many different teeth-whitening options…
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Fans praise Ashley Graham for showing her 'real' pregnancy body
We're used to seeing incredibly stylised photos of pregnant celebrities – skin smoothed, not a stretch mark or roll in sight, in a professional…