General Article What is the #normalizenormalbodies movement, and why do we need it?

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Mik Zazon set up the Instagram movement after becoming frustrated with the lack of ‘normal’ sized bodies on social media.

By Alice Hall

The onset of Spring brings many things to be pleased about; longer days, blooming daffodils, and the odd sunny weekend (if we’re lucky). But it’s also the time of year when we have to begin shedding the cashmere cardigans and oversized puffer coats that have shielded us through the winter months, and face up to the body that lies below.

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