20 January 2010
..make it this! Check out Ada, the 92 year old- she's an absolute inspiration. The next time I don't have the motivation to get in the pool I'm going to think of her.
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/mentalhealth/Pages/Moodvideowall.aspx
She learnt how to swim at 73 years old, which just shows it's never too late.
Wednesday 20 January 2010
Saturday 16 January 2010
2 weeks bubbly-free!
16 January 2010
Yes, I've survived 2 weeks, 1 day and 5 hours without a touch of the bubbly stuff (and all other alcohol as a matter of fact). I'm feeling pretty damn good (and very smug).
Tonight might be tricky, a dinner party with my two booziest friends but I told them well in advance I'll be on the appletizer and will not succumb to peer pressure!
All I have to do now is plan what my first tipple will be in 2 weeks 1 day and 8 hours...mmmm.
Yes, I've survived 2 weeks, 1 day and 5 hours without a touch of the bubbly stuff (and all other alcohol as a matter of fact). I'm feeling pretty damn good (and very smug).
Tonight might be tricky, a dinner party with my two booziest friends but I told them well in advance I'll be on the appletizer and will not succumb to peer pressure!
All I have to do now is plan what my first tipple will be in 2 weeks 1 day and 8 hours...mmmm.
Wednesday 13 January 2010
Bootylicious
13 January 2010
Apparently having a big bum is good for you! Well, we've actually known this a while but it's always good to hear. That's no excuse to stuff your face with Krispy Kremes though- putting on fat around your tummy is linked to heart disease and all sorts of other problems.
But if you're a natural Beyonce or J-Lo enjoy it, and keep doing those sit ups!
Apparently having a big bum is good for you! Well, we've actually known this a while but it's always good to hear. That's no excuse to stuff your face with Krispy Kremes though- putting on fat around your tummy is linked to heart disease and all sorts of other problems.
But if you're a natural Beyonce or J-Lo enjoy it, and keep doing those sit ups!
Friday 8 January 2010
Tweet your eats
8 January 2010
Apparently if you want to lose the love handles, twitter is the way forward. Keeping a food diary is the first thing I recommend to people so I guess it works on the same principle. Not sure I'd want all my followers to see my weird midnight snacks but that's probably why it works!
Check out http://www.tweetwhatyoueat.com/ and see how it works.
Let me know if you try it!
Apparently if you want to lose the love handles, twitter is the way forward. Keeping a food diary is the first thing I recommend to people so I guess it works on the same principle. Not sure I'd want all my followers to see my weird midnight snacks but that's probably why it works!
Check out http://www.tweetwhatyoueat.com/ and see how it works.
Let me know if you try it!
Wednesday 6 January 2010
Grrrrrrrr
6 January 2010
Did anyone else watch that awful programme the Big Fat Diet last night? What a load of rubbish. So, a bunch of women got together to lose a dress size in 2 weeks and were shown around a supermarket with bags of '100 calorie' foods (half a biscuit, 2 pringles, that kinda thing).
When you're losing weight it's been shown time after time that quick-fix very low-calorie diets won't last, and putting the emphasis on 'dropping a dress size in 2 weeks' is setting yourself up for a fall.
Better to make small changes which you're going to stick to, rather than saving all your calories up for 2 glasses of wine and feeling starving all day long!
Did anyone else watch that awful programme the Big Fat Diet last night? What a load of rubbish. So, a bunch of women got together to lose a dress size in 2 weeks and were shown around a supermarket with bags of '100 calorie' foods (half a biscuit, 2 pringles, that kinda thing).
When you're losing weight it's been shown time after time that quick-fix very low-calorie diets won't last, and putting the emphasis on 'dropping a dress size in 2 weeks' is setting yourself up for a fall.
Better to make small changes which you're going to stick to, rather than saving all your calories up for 2 glasses of wine and feeling starving all day long!
Tuesday 5 January 2010
Right here is where you start paying, in sweat!
5 January 2010
Made it to body combat with Giles last night- the nutty Aussie. 'Fire!' 'Booooooom!' (his words, not mine).
Tonight I'm going back to my youth and back to ballet- cannot wait, though the thought of putting a leotard back on after 5 years is a bit scary! Luckily I have my dancing bud with me, so we can pretend we're at the Fame school together. Wish me luck.
Made it to body combat with Giles last night- the nutty Aussie. 'Fire!' 'Booooooom!' (his words, not mine).
Tonight I'm going back to my youth and back to ballet- cannot wait, though the thought of putting a leotard back on after 5 years is a bit scary! Luckily I have my dancing bud with me, so we can pretend we're at the Fame school together. Wish me luck.
Monday 4 January 2010
Off to kick some a***
Monday 4 January
I survived - hooray! Now off to body combat to start the year how I mean to go on (and all that). Really helps having someone to go with - if not I think the thought of a warm sofa and cup of tea would be too much to resist.
Going to try a spicy pumpkin and coconut soup tonight with the tinned pumpkin from my US buddy. Will let you know how it goes!
I survived - hooray! Now off to body combat to start the year how I mean to go on (and all that). Really helps having someone to go with - if not I think the thought of a warm sofa and cup of tea would be too much to resist.
Going to try a spicy pumpkin and coconut soup tonight with the tinned pumpkin from my US buddy. Will let you know how it goes!
Sunday 3 January 2010
2010..wahoo!
3 January 2010
Am I the only one actually looking going forward to going back to work tomorrow? Ok, so maybe not the 7am alarm and the hot, sweaty tube journey in, but I can't wait for a bit of routine again:
9.35 porridge and a cup of tea
9.45 an email catch up with my girls
9.55 a good moan with the colleagues about how much we've all stuffed into our mouths over the hols
Bring it on! (Though ask me again on Thursday and I'll be screaming for a lie in and a mince pie).
Ooh, and if like me you can't wait to cook some healthy grub this week, try this hot goats cheese and beetroot salad- it's SO easy and delish. Check out those sunshine colours, bound to make you feel better!
Ingredients:
1 packet mixed salad leaves
4 rashers lean back bacon
2 cooked beetroot
50g goats cheese
2 handfuls cherry tomatoes
1 red pepper
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tbsp olive oil
mixed dried herbs
Method:
Roast the cherry tomatoes and chopped pepper in a tray with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and herbs for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the bacon and cut into small pieces.
Add the veg and bacon to the salad and crumble the goats cheese on top. Serve and enjoy.
Nutritional info: Per serving
Calories: 139 calories, 3g saturated fat, 1.1g salt, 2g fibre
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