✕ Narrative Framing [85/10]: The headline emphasizes personal transformation and empowerment, accurately reflecting the article's focus on Rhiannon’s journey and mission. It avoids overt sensationalism and uses inclusive language.

"I was bullied for my weight and terrified of exercise - now I'm a plus-size PT helping anxious beginners love the gym"

✕ Appeal to Emotion [8/10]: The article uses empowering and positive language around Rhiannon’s transformation and mission, which is appropriate for a human-interest profile. However, it avoids overt editorializing and presents her views as personal rather than universal claims.

"'For the first time ever, I love my body,' she says. 'It's not because of my weight, but from my strength - literally, the strength I have to lift weights in the gym.'"

✓ Balanced Reporting [9/10]: The tone remains largely respectful and avoids mocking or dismissive language toward critics or Rhiannon herself, maintaining a balanced emotional register.

"Some viewers praised her for helping people who might otherwise avoid exercise altogether, while others questioned whether someone visibly overweight could represent health and fitness."

✕ Vague Attribution [6/10]: The article attributes claims to Rhiannon directly and includes her personal perspective throughout, which is appropriate for a profile piece. However, other stakeholders (e.g., critics beyond anonymous commenters, medical professionals) are not directly quoted, relying instead on generalizations about online reactions.

"People will say things like: 'How can you teach people about fitness when you look like that?'"

✓ Proper Attribution [9/10]: It includes attribution to researchers at Imperial College London, adding credibility to the health context provided.

"A recent study led by researchers at Imperial College London found that obese adults without obvious metabolic problems still faced significantly higher risks of heart, liver and kidney disease compared with people of a healthy weight."

✓ Comprehensive Sourcing [9/10]: The article includes relevant scientific context on the relationship between obesity, fitness, and long-term health, citing a study from Imperial College London and acknowledging limitations of BMI. This adds necessary nuance to the debate around visible body size and health.

"A recent study led by researchers at Imperial College London found that obese adults without obvious metabolic problems still faced significantly higher risks of heart, liver and kidney disease compared with people of a healthy weight."

✓ Balanced Reporting [8/10]: It acknowledges the controversy around Rhiannon’s appearance and credibility without endorsing either side, presenting both supportive and critical viewpoints from online discourse.

"Some viewers praised her for helping people who might otherwise avoid exercise altogether, while others questioned whether someone visibly overweight could represent health and fitness."