At the beginning of this year France introduced the Sugar Tax in a bid to curb obesity. America have been talking about introducing something similar for some time and some authorities will not allow food tokens to be used to purchase sugary drinks. US experts are now saying that sugar is as addictive and damaging as alcohol and tobacco and as such should be regulated.
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Feb
06
The Sugar Tax: Is it a healthy step forward?
Feb
03
Beautiful Magazine: Do Magazines Create Body Image Anxiety?
The government has convened a group of experts to identify non-legislative solutions to tackle the causes of low levels of body confidence. This includes representatives from health and fitness, fashion and retail, youth and education, media and advertising, and the beauty sectors. And the plus size magazine Beautiful has taken part. The editor, Sue Thomason has even given evidence at the parliamentary inquiry this week into the Causes and Consequences of Body Image Anxiety in the UK.
Jan
07
The French government takes action to reduce child obesity
As child obesity increases in France the French government have sanctioned a tax on sugary drinks which has been imposed this week. It is believed this tax will raise more than 100 million Euros for the government which they will use to fund lower social security charges for farm workers. Good all round then?
Jan
07
It is not just a woman thing: 60% of men are unhappy with their body
It seems it is not just women who worry about how they look. A recent study carried out by the University of West England found that 4 out of 5 men are unhappy with their body showing that they are concerned about their body image.
Jan
01
Inspirational WeightWatchers ad: What do you think?
Are you ready for the new WeightWatchers ad? With new resolutions listed and committed to, WeightWatchers are to cash in on the number of women and men who want to lose weight in 2012 by launching the longest ever ad to be launched on TV which will air across all British TV stations that show advertising at 7pm this evening.
Dec
23
Experts claim the festive season is an ideal time to deal with weight problems
Happy Christmas darling, you’re fat! Nice Christmas present eh?! But that is what health experts recommend we do this festive season. Experts believe that as family across the country comes together for Christmas it is an ideal opportunity to address loved ones weight problems rather than let them continue on a path with a plethora of health risks.
Dec
18
Online sites target children to promote unhealthy food
News that one child in three is overweight when they leave primary school at the age of 11 is alarming enough but the reported fact that online Ad campaigns promoting unhealthy food is also alarming.
Dec
11
Plus size sports wear online
Sports wear sometimes is not the most flattering – A, and B, can be impossible to find in comfortable fitting plus sizes. However, if you look, there are some great online stores out there set up by women with similar experiences who sell plus size sports wear. [Read more...]
Dec
10
Plus size sporting blogs: On Your Bike!
OK guys, are you writing your Christmas list for Santa? Thinking of adding a bike to the list? It could be fun you know, a way to bond with friends and new people, a way to get the fresh air (especially this time of year!), and a way to get more active. Need inspiration? Or simply up for a fun story? I have found three Plus Size Sporting blogs that will inspire you to get ‘on ya bike’ and have fun. [Read more...]
Dec
05
Enjoy the benefits of running: where to start
Christmas is a time for family and friends; a time to give and maybe indulge a little. It is after Christmas however that our minds turn to the following year. What will your goals be? Maybe you plan on increasing your fitness? Tops New Years resolutions include losing weight and going to the gym. But as these resolutions turn into chores they have a tendency to fail, leaving you feeling de-motivated and out of pocket! But have you considered running? Running and being plus size are NOT mutually exclusive and can bring many benefits.
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