The big four O.....greying temples, expanding waistline and a sense of fashion that at best could now be described as being in a constant state of "hillwalk ready". Sound familiar? Let's face it, turning 40 is not like 30 or 35....you expect that it is just a number and you will feel exactly the same until it keeps turning up like that cousin you suffer beside at family … [Read more...]
The Imperfect Mirror In Our Head: Body Image and Mental Health by Danielle Hayes
By Danielle Hayes Cover Model Body Training Athlete I spent the most part of my life despising my body, being immersed in chronic dieting and dealing with emotional eating disorders. I hated the way I looked and strove to achieve a ‘barbie doll’ figure – the ideal body type in my mind. Now at the age of 26, I am a National and World Powerlifting Champion. I do not … [Read more...]