Showing posts from June, 2020
I love travelling. There’s something magical about visiting places you’ve dreamed of seeing and experiencing cultures from around the world. However, if there’s one thing I’m not so keen on, it’s flying. Or more specifically, flying as a plus-size person. Whether it’s a cramped seat or less tha…
I love visiting spas all over the world, especially those that provide an experience that I may not receive elsewhere. However, as a plus size woman, I’ve always wanted to cover up my body due to fear of judgment, and would engage in private spa sessions. When I heard about the unique spa experience that Mor…
Photography by Kaye Ford Although I had been to LA before, I hadn't experienced the city as a plus size traveller. Luckily, I pleasantly surprised when I realised just how accessible Los Angeles can be for those size 16 and above. From stunning sunset views to incredible studio tours, there were very fe…
Every year that time comes around right? The yearly office chat "don't let me eat any more snacks, I need to lose 2 stone to fit into my bikini Susan'' or "I'm gonna look like a beached whale". Hardly the right path to being beach confident is it? Whether you're doing the…
Post by Kristina Carrodeguas Have you ever felt so insecure about your body that you let it stop you from living and experiencing life? I have. I did. All. The. Time. Thankfully that’s over now. I was always the fat kid growing up. Well, they called it chubby or whatever. But I was fat and I had mass…
As someone who has been plus-size their whole life, it’s become a bit of a ‘norm’ for me. I still cover up as much as possible when I’m in my swimwear, and even in the height of summer I rarely go sleeveless, but it’s part of my every day now and something I don’t seem to notice. Despite being plus-sized my love for t…
Body confidence and acceptance has always been trouble for me. I am a UK size 18, which is a plus size, and having always been the biggest one in my family and friendship groups, being a plus size woman has always been a part of my identity. I have always received this in a negative way – until 2019. In the media, the…
