One step forwards…22lbs back!!

Hello world!
Well you may have wondered where I had gone for the last  7 months, I wish I had some exciting exotic tale to tell you but sadly I had just well and truly fell off the wagon! I suffered a severe injury fracturing 3 vertebrae which left me out of action for many months. [...]

Low Fat Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe

 
I love butternut squash and risotto so this recipe makes the most of this traditional autumn/winter vegetable whilst it’s still available. This makes a satisfying evening meal and its low fat too as it avoids the cream which is normally added to risotto. I hope you enjoy it!
 
Ingredients: Serves 2-3

1 large butternut squash
2 cloves garlic
1 [...]

Week 4 of my weight loss journey

Hello everyone! Well, if I thought last week was bad, I was sure in for a struggle this week! Christmas is fast approaching and it’s party season. It’s only the 11th December but I am sick of turkey and Christmas pudding already!!
I have broken every dieting rule in the book this week, starters, deserts, chocolates [...]

Week 3 of my weight loss journey…

Hi everyone! Week 3 is now over and I’m so glad! Diet wise it seems to have been a week of obstacles for me. I’ve had a great week socially but unfortunately this tends to negatively affect the weight loss stakes.
Met up with some friends I hadn’t seen for a long time at the weekend, [...]

How to look thinner and get rid of that bloated feeling

We all know that feeling, whether it be the time of the month or too much over indulgence, bloating feels uncomfortable and can add pounds to your appearance. Here are my top tips on how to reduce bloating and look thinner:
 

Avoid anything which contains bubbles/gas i.e. carbonated drinks, sparkling water, champagne etc.
Drink lots of water, [...]

How to instantly look thinner

Did you know that the types of cloths and styles you wear can have significantly affect how slim you look? Choosing the right clothes for your own body shape can make all the difference. Here are my top 10 tips that you can use to look thinner in an instant!
 
1. Vertical Lines
 
Vertical lines cause onlookers [...]

Week 2 of my weight loss journey…

So just over a week in, how am I getting on I am sure you’ll be wondering…
I’ve had a good week. At the moment I have opted to go for a general reduction diet to ease me in gently and to see how the weight loss goes. I tend to find at the beginning of [...]

5 Must-Know Reasons to Exercise and it’s not just for weight loss!

We all know we should take regular exercise, right? We know that exercise can help us achieve our weight loss goals, but there are many other benefits of getting your pulse racing…here’s my top 5:
 1. Exercise Boosts Metabolism
If your weight loss regime includes regular exercise then you will be increasing your basal metabolic rate (BMR), [...]

My Top 5 Weight Loss Motivation Tips

People ask me all the time how I stay motivated to achieve my weight loss goals after dieting for so long. It’s all about keeping the end goal in mind and knowing your reasons for wanting that goal in the first place. Let me share with you my top 5 weight loss motivation tips:
 

If you [...]

Why Skipping Breakfast Is Your Biggest Weight Loss Mistake

We all know the story, we’re trying to lose weight and we think that skipping breakfast is an easy way to cut some calories from our daily intake-we’ve all done it, me too! The fact that you get an extra 20 minutes lie-in can be tempting too! But it has been shown that [...]

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