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Self-conscious sea swimmer swaps sunrise or sunset dips in full wetsuit to lead 900-strong women’s open water group in bright pink costume

A passionate sea swimmer who restricted herself to sunrise or sunset dips for 30 years and was so self-conscious she wore a full-length wetsuit now proudly displays her curves in a bright pink costume leading a 900-strong women’s open water group. ...

14 Jun 2022 at 09:32

Body Image

Truck driver who grapples anxiety and fear of vomiting goes from 18st to 9st after gastric bypass then ends marriage and finds new love

A truck driver who was an 18st size 24 and grappled with anxiety and a terror of being sick shrank to 9st following a gastric bypass five months after tying the knot which led to her marriage ending and her finding new confidence and new love. ...

08 Mar 2022 at 08:25

Health & Wellbeing

Why we need to stop posting ‘before and after’ weight loss photos on social media

Often posted by proud personal trainers, fitness app founders or weight-loss programme accounts, ‘before and after’ photos are all over social media. On Instagram alone, you’ll find 13.8 million posts under the tag #weightlosstransformation, ...

10 Oct 2022 at 17:12

Health & Wellbeing

Weightlifter Emily Campbell: Even elite athletes struggle with body confidence – and that’s OK

British weightlifter Emily Campbell wants young girls to love their “inner beauty” and embrace the power of their bodies. The two-time Olympic medallist suggests normalising scars and cellulite is important, because it will help young girls ...

13 Sept 2024 at 06:00

Health & Wellbeing

5 ways to boost your confidence and find self-love, according to a coach

As we continue to experience societal pressures telling us to look a certain way, be a certain weight, have ‘pilate arms’, use filters, and the list goes on… women can find themselves lacking confidence in who they are. It’s no surprise ...

20 Jan 2025 at 08:00

Local News

Why we need to stop posting ‘before and after’ weight loss photos on social media

11 Oct 2022 at 21:33

Health

Drag artist’s local Chinese takeaway calls to check he is ‘still alive’ after losing 14st with weight-loss jab Mounjaro

A drag artist’s local Chinese takeaway rang to check he was “still alive” after he lost 14 stone using the celebrity weight-loss jab Mounjaro. Jordan Bateman, 31, from Swansea, weighed 28st (177.8kg) in July 2024, ...

17 Jul 2025 at 06:30

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