The Swimsuit Edition

The Swimsuit Edition

When I was in secondary school in Barbados, we were given notes to take home to get permission to start swimming lessons.  I never took the note home because the very thought of being seen in a swimsuit filled me with dread.  The 13 year old me felt ashamed of her...
Finding my tribe

Finding my tribe

In a world where the message seems to be ‘slim is in’, it’s easy if you’re plus size to feel out of place and underrepresented.  When I decided to get fitter, I would often be the largest person at the local swimming baths, in the gym, in fitness classes etc.  This...
Fitness during lockdown

Fitness during lockdown

Without a doubt, COVID-19 has changed everyday life for us all.  Many restrictions have been put in place to minimise the risk of the virus spreading and we’ve heard the message loud and clear to ‘Stay at Home’. One of the ways in which the lockdown has impacted me is...