Hey!

I hope you are well keeping well - I wanted to share a petition I set up last night and ask for you ALL to get behind it!

I debated whether to launch a petition about this but after seeing the news unfold yesterday I felt I had no choice! ⁣
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Calories controlled my life from the age of 12 years old. My life was dictated by them, and I would feel guilty if I had too many. I ended up with a failing heart and being admitted to a mental health hospital when I was 17.⁣
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It has taken me 11 years to move away from calorie counting. My story is one of millions from across our society. People who feel trapped on a cycle of calorie counting, guilt...⁣
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The Government has launched its new obesity strategy which it says aims to “empower adults and children to live healthier lives.” While I welcome the intention behind the strategy and fully support its desired outcomes, I am really disappointed by the emphasis that the strategy places on weight and calorie counting - rather than on education and empowerment.⁣
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This strategy risks becoming a “one size fits none” model. ⁣Please do have a look at my petition and add your name! 
https://www.change.org/p/boris-johnson-stop-calories-being-displayed-on-menus

Suggested tweet: I am getting behind @Hopevirgo's petition to stop calories being added to menus! Please sign and share https://www.change.org/p/boris-johnson-stop-calories-being-displayed-on-menus

THANK YOU SO MUCH!