Quote by Arabella Weir

In the 20 long, hungry years between my late teens and late 30s I bought in to virtually every new diet and/or exercise regime that hoved into view, particularly at this most vulnerable time for those of us prone to poor body image - a new year.

In the 20 long, hungry years between my late teens and late

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This quote reflects the speaker's experience of constantly buying into various diets and exercise regimes during a period of two decades in their life, from their late teens to late 30s. It emphasizes the vulnerability many people face when trying to improve their body image, especially during the New Year when resolutions are commonly made. The quote suggests how the speaker's poor body image influenced their willingness to try every new fad that promised transformation, highlighting the relentless pursuit for a perceived ideal.

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