Why Our Obsession With Weight Needs to Stop

By Melanie Schoo — BRAZEN

Maths isn’t my strong point but I can divide my weight by pretty much any number you care to imagine. More specifically, I can determine the gap between my current and my ideal weight and, depending on which dieting method, I can calculate how long it should take me to be perfect.

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