My dad was a diplomat and after living in America, where I was born, he was posted to Cairo. Arabella Weir americabearcairo Change image and share on social
My parents' generation's benchmark was simple: Fat Equals Bad. Arabella Weir badbenchmarkequal Change image and share on social
Sending your child off to school for the first time in their life is terrifying. Arabella Weir childlifeschool Change image and share on social
As I was growing up, it was made clear that the fat me wasn't welcome, that a thin person was expected and awaited, and impatiently so. Arabella Weir awaitclearexpect Change image and share on social
There is an inherent tolerance and kindness in the state school teenagers I know. Arabella Weir inherentkindnessschool Change image and share on social
I don't think I've got the expertise with which to nit-pick, and I freely admit that my motivation to support charities has been emotional, rather than as a result of being particularly well informed as to how the money is used. Arabella Weir admitcharityemotional share on social
When not eating, I like shopping; although I'm afraid I've become a bit of a cliche. Arabella Weir afraidbitecliche Change image and share on social
Success, in whatever form it takes, is a tricky thing - once you've achieved your goal, then what? Where do you aim? Arabella Weir achieveaimform Change image and share on social
If one's honest about it, spending time in a car with children is pretty ghastly. Arabella Weir carchildghastly Change image and share on social
Statistically, if you have ever dieted you are extremely likely not only to regain any weight you lose, but to go on to gain even more. Dieting makes you fat. Arabella Weir dietextremelyfat Change image and share on social
