Enough with the eating madness

Enough with the eating madness

As I sit here typing, I am idly picking at the last of the festive macaroons so that they are all ‘gone’ by the new year, which I plan to sing in with a belly full…

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Losing Weight with Slimming World

Losing Weight with Slimming World

You may remember last year, at my 40-year old health check, I was advised to lose weight and exercise more. Although, after years of yo-yo dieting on every fad diet to ever hit the book…

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Stuck in a Diet Rut

Stuck in a Diet Rut

I have been on a diet for half of my life and I have still not cracked it. I have cut out carbs, fat, sugar, fruit, meat, and vegetables, yet I am further away from…

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High BMI Does Not Lie: I am Obese

High BMI Does Not Lie: I am Obese

Shortly after I turned 40 last year, I received a letter in the post inviting me for a free health check at my local surgery. Because I needed another reminder of my age. The test…

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That Sinking Feeling

That Sinking Feeling

The most important thing is not to panic. This has happened before. It was not the end of the world then, and it will not be the end of the world now. DO NOT PANIC.…

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Gluten – no grain, no pain!

Gluten – no grain, no pain!

Switching to gluten-free will be a breeze, I thought.  I’ll just buy the gluten-free bread and pasta, I said.  It will be just like being on the Atkins but with rice and potatoes allowed on…

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ChChCh… Changes

ChChCh… Changes

One of the things I have noticed about getting older, is how much my tolerance levels have changed towards food, drink and sleep. It amazes me what I used to put my body through and…

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Goodbye Jan, Hello Feb!

Goodbye Jan, Hello Feb!

Well, thank goodness that is over with for another year then. There are many reasons why January is my least favourite month of the year. The first being that it is usually when I am…

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The Skinny on The Skinny

The Skinny on The Skinny

I  just cannot seem to stick to a diet. I have tried ALL OF THEM and every single one I have cheated on and abandoned. I am sorry 4-Hour Body, I really thought you might be…

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Mr Snowman

Mr Snowman

Look at that handsome fellow on the left. Look at his smiley face and his rosy red cheeks. And, look at the Greek God(zilla) standing proudly next to him. This was the snowman that he…

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Where I Want To Be

Where I Want To Be

Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been a bit quiet on here recently.  Not just on here, but I’ve also practically ignored my twitter feed and completely neglected my poor Facebook page. And,…

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Confession

Confession

I was adamant that it would never happen again. I swore after the last time that it was the end for us. I promised my husband it was all over. I had punished myself enough…

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