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This could do with some context. That dress is part of a Mad Men 60s inspired collection and in the 60s, the Twiggy bodytype was high fashion. This campaign is in keeping and some people *are* just that thin. I agree that there should be a broad range of shapes advertising fashion, but that shouldn't exclude the skinnies.

I have been doing Pilates once a week for the last year and it has changed my life! It stops my back from seizing up after being stuck behind a desk all day when previously, I was spending hundreds of £s on osteopathic treatment. It's also improved my core strength and balance. I'd recommend it to anyone, provided that you…

I love it. It's great for maintaining/increasing your flexibility.

Don't expect miracles! I own a machine. They have benefits for improving circulation and helping with lymphatic drainage, but the lymphatic drainage is the only real weight loss benefit that I find. They're great for stretching/massage after a workout and for working out on, but they're not the magic cure for being…

Cauliflower is amazing. Really low in calories, tasty and filling. I blitz it up in the food processor and use it instead of rice. It's great with chilli and curries. Just take the food processed 'rice' stick it in a dish, cover and microwave for 4 mins. It has enough water in it that you don't need to add any extra or…

The Fuller Longer range is okay, but more of a marketing gimmick than anything particularly special... I seem to recall that some of the calorie contents are on the high side. I'm generally not a big fan of pre-packaged foods, but if you're after nutritional balance and convenience, the Innocent Veg pots are absolutely…

I use a Powerplate for stretching after a workout. They're GREAT for that and have really improved my hamstring flexibility and tight calves. It also helps with knee pain. I'm also not adverse to sitting on one... I hadn't realised that people were so judgemental about it! I can assure everyone that the only joy I get from…

I have a knee injury and do 2 classes per week and because it's so gentle on my joints. How worthwhile you'll find Aqua really depends on the instructor/intensity and how hard you push yourself. Personally, I love it - I push really hard, every time and my arms have never looked better. One of my instructors really…

Thanks for all the responses. I'm not doing the workout every day (taking weekends off) and I'm switching it up with other kinds of non-impact exercise too, so that there's a decent mix happening. The comments about form are interesting. There's a good chance that the speed of the workout means that I haven't been as…

Thanks, all. Yes, I'm keeping my knees soft as much as possible - it's always good practice not to lock your joints. I'm more curious as to whether there are any potential benefits to working through the discomfort, or is knee discomfort always a bad sign? It feels as if it should be, but then I wonder whether this is due…