Another big change we have been trying to implement as a family, to help the environment (see my previous post) is to eat less meat. Eating meat, especially beef and pork, has a massive impact on our environment and the single biggest way we can help the planet is quite simply to eat less of... Continue Reading →
Sugar Free September – The End
Yesterday was the last day of 'Sugar Free September'. Did I start today with sugar laden cereal or go for coffee and cake to help me stay awake after very little sleep (thanks to my son)? I could if I wanted to, the challenge is over but no, strangely I haven't headed for the sugar........ Continue Reading →
Sugar Free September – Week 2 1/2
Life got in the way last week so apologises for my late post. Week two has come to an end, week three is in full swing and I am surprisingly still sugar free! It seems to be becoming second nature to me now. I am not tempted at all and don't crave sweet things like I used to,... Continue Reading →
Sugar Free September – Week 1
I took on this challenge because honestly I love a new fad diet and that's really what I expected it to be. I didn't fully look in to what was involved, I just signed up. It is the 'Sugar Free September Challenge' with Rachel Holmes. I thought I ate pretty healthy food, lots of fruit and... Continue Reading →
How do I teach my daughter to love the body she has when I don’t love mine…..
For as long as I can remember I have been fighting a battle with my body. To some that know me this might seem strange because I'm not exactly over weight. I am a size 10, an 8 on a very good day, I know that's not big but staying that size is not something... Continue Reading →