Your clothes should change to fit your body – not the other way around
When I gained weight, the uncomfortableness I felt about my changing body was exacerbated by clothes that had become uncomfortable because they no longer fit
Anne is a Sports Science and Health student with a passion for fitness and health, living in Denmark. She's 26 years old, lives with chronic pain and shares the ups and downs of life online. She's passionate about breaking down misconception about invisible illness and the toxic culture of dieting and body-hate.
When I gained weight, the uncomfortableness I felt about my changing body was exacerbated by clothes that had become uncomfortable because they no longer fit
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