I know that if I want to make a good positive change to my lifestyle, I need to eat less, eat healthier alternatives and move more. Here’s what I discovered about brown rice, and why brown rice is better for us than white rice. has more nutrients and fibre (white rice has the goodness ‘refined’ …
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7th Aug 2019 – some exercises done, healthy food eaten, not too bad, could have done better
Today has been a strange day, I have eaten well, my usual day food and loads of veggies in my chicken dinner, which we cooked in a Maggie bag. Just wanted lots of strong tastes today. We have also had a chocky mousse, not good, but it was a healthier choice one… and it was …
Being true to yourself
I’m not sure how to say what I’m about to say, I’m usually too lazy to edit what I’ve written, but I so want to say something, and say it right. I’ve been reading other blogs, and over the years I’ve read or seen stories, and I find it a shame that people like me …
procrastination – Exercise – should I, YES! will I? who knows
Working from home today, have eaten my morning food. I could take a lunch break and do the step and strength youtube videos, I could even get my airwalker out, brush it down, get rid of the spiders, and set that up close to laptops so every time i have a few minutes spare, just …
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6th Aug 2019 – another healthy day, 55 min intensive walk, healthy food.
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE: Your body can stand almost anything. It’s your mind that you have to convince. I’ve eaten healthily today, although I should have had another portion of fruit or veg. I did have a rice cake in the afternoon, but that’s ok, an occasional one is no harm at all. I’m still not getting …
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5th Aug 2019 – good day, healthy food, easy exercise
We didn’t walk today, Monday being our shopping day, but I’m discovering more muscles with the exercises! I’m trying to convince my work mate salad can be good, but that seems to be a secret just for me 🤣 So I had my hard boiled eggs, nuts, grapes and salad at work, and then rice …
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IV – Embracing your true self radiates a natural beauty that cannot be diluted or ignored. — IV Quotes
if you like my quote show some love sharing the post …. “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” Theodore Roosevelt “Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.” […] IV …
An apology and an update – Success, lost weight
Hello blog, I’m sorry, I have not treated you with respect this week, I’d set out a plan, and disappointed both you and me by not sticking to it. Let me assure you dear blog, you have been in my thoughts, and as such have kept me on track with my personal weight loss and …
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31st July 2019 – food diary – day 2
Weight: 16 stone 7.2 lb Exercise: 2 x 10 minute beginner step Food and drink: 7.30am – cup of tea 9.15am – nuts, Brazil, walnut and pine 9.30am – water 11.15am – 2 hard boiled eggs 12.10pm – water 1.00pm – salad – 20g rocket, 35ishg spinach, 10 olives, third pack feta, third tin 5 …
30th July 2019 – food diary day 1
I think it’s best if I log all my food and drinks, as I think i’m cheating!!! so easy for me to do 🙂 I’ve also decided to weigh myself everyday for a while, I know this isn’t something generally advised, but i’m going to do it anyway! Weight: not taken today Food/Drink 7.30am – …
Trying to lose! 