Body positivity is a huge conversation both online and IRL (in real life); it's not about 'promoting obesity' nor is it about 'glorifying thinness'. Body positivity is about loving and accepting the body you're in.
Body positivity is more relevant than ever – with nearly 11 million hashtags on Instagram, this is more than just a trend. When it comes to our weight, we are a society of extremes, and this is having a worrying effect on children and teens. More than 25% of children in the UK are obese by the age of 10. According to the NHS, record numbers of young people are receiving treatment for eating disorders (in an effort to tackle this, an eating disorders toolkit is being rolled out in schools to help students but more work needs to be done both in schools and at home).
