Astrid Longhurst is an inspirational Body Confidence Expert, Author, Model and Age Empowerment Coach. She is the Founder of the Institute for Body Confidence Coaching. Astrid has Psoriatic Arthritis. Astrid was the first plus size fitness presenter on UK National Television (GMTV) motivating the nation to love their body, get fit and feel fabulous no matter what their shape, size, age or ability. She is the Author of two books. Her latest is called "Romancing your body." She has worked with Channel 4 Dispatches, The BBC, the Elaine show, "This Morning." & many others. Astrid has provided expert comment and advice for magazines -Prima, Rituals, Health & Fitness, Cosmopolitan, Glamour magazine, Natural Health, Woman's way, Health & Wellbeing and many more. Passion - dance fitness empowering the over 50's.