2017 was one of the most awful years to date, so I’ve decided some changes need to be made as I don’t want to go through any of that again any time soon!
Competition: Win A Haliborange And Mr Men Bundle
Read moreWin A Haliborange And Mr Men Bundle. Competition now ended.
I’m Back… It’s Been a Busy Few Months!
Read moreIt’s been a manic few months of both great and really difficult times, and it’s sadly meant that I’ve neglected this blog.It’s been good to have a break from it in some ways, as I now feel refreshed and able to bore you with my rants, ideas and parenting highs and lows. Here’s a round-up…
The Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Read moreNational No Smoking Day has a long history in the UK, with the first ever event taking place back in 1983, on Ash Wednesday. Since then, the Day has taken place on the second Wednesday in March each year with the British Heart Foundation backing the idea since 2011.
I’ve Been Sugar Free For 3 Weeks- Here’s How I’m Doing…
Read moreAt the start of January I was feeling at my worst. I’ve been eating really poorly for the last two or three years as I’ve been an exhausted, time-limited single mother of a young child. But I cannot use that excuse anymore. As you saw last year I began to think about going sugar free…
Dementia-Friendly Christmas Gifts
Read moreChristmas gifts are going to be more difficult this year. As my grandmother’s Alzheimer’s progresses, it’s becoming increasingly harder to find gifts that she will enjoy.
My Fitness Progress…
Read moreIt’s been a couple of weeks since my last update because I got struck down by a nasty stomach bug which left me unable to eat or exercise for a few days. However, since then I think the guilt of only going once a week to the gym for a fortnight kicked me into shape…
Week 1 of Exercise and Healthy Eating
Read moreAs you know I am trying (yet again) to get healthier as I’ve had enough of feeling heavy and sluggish. I’ve just completed my first week of trying to be healthier and it’s not been too bad. Exercise I have been trying out a workout programme (Turbofire) that I bought months ago but never opened.…
Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter & Chia Energy Balls
Read moreNo-bake protein energy ball recipe. Peanut butter and chia seeds flavour.
My Weight Loss Wish List
Read moreI’ve Got 5 Stone To Shift Weight Loss Incentives I’m at the point of being so fed up with dragging this fat about that I’m trying to find ways to boost my motivation so I lose weight. Incentives seem to work for a lot of people, and rather than treating myself to a cake after…