As I’m sitting at my desk, in a job where I am pretty much given free reign to do what I want, where I am trusted with my work and have a...

To the heckler who just shouted “run, fat girl, run”, I suppose you succeeded in your aim, which was probably to make your friend laugh....

Feeling unwell is generally easy to spot. A tummy ache, headache, sore throat – once you’re over the age of about 3, these feelings are...

What do you do when you think your happiness depends on something, and when you finally achieve it you’re the least happy you have ever...

Ah, calories. That pesky little unit that is both revered and feared by so many. Of course, calories refer to an amount of energy, but...

22nd April feels like a lifetime ago, but I remember every detail of marathon day vividly. I knew when I was told I had a place that I...

I often find that when I talk about certain behaviours or attitudes surrounding food, exercise or body image, I mention danger. Worrying...

Weight: it’s just a number, right? Actually, if we’re being technical, it’s a measure of force. It’s commonplace to hear someone say they...

Recently I did something I’ve dreaded for months. I ran in shorts. It was more out of necessity in an attempt to prepare for the London...

I have been thinking about writing this for a while. Since just before Christmas actually. Christmas is a bit of a weird time for me. 95%...