It’s tough to achieve the ideal body at any stage in life, much less when you’ve got kids in the house. Kids have a way of taking up all of your time and energy. This has a twofold effect on your weight loss goals. For one, you don’t have the time or energy to focus…
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I survived boot camp!
Read moreThis week I won a months free membership to a local boot camp. I’ve never been to a boot camp before now, but having had a personal trainer for a while and having witnessed circuits in the gym I had a pretty good idea about what to expect. I already do spin class twice a…
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Santa’s Health and Safety Tips for Winter!
Read moreI bet that title caught your eye! I wonder if Santa has any strict ‘elf and safety, sorry I mean, health and safety regulations that he has to abide by? There must be a few surely. I mean driving at night, all night, on Christmas Eve, must be pretty exhausting and I’m not sure an…
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Personal Training Session Number Two
Read moreSince my last personal training session I feel like I’m making good progress. I’m definitely keeping up the healthy eating better than the previous week which did see me having a takeaway. This week though there have been no takeaways in site! Yay! Go me! My food so far has consisted of: Salmon, brown rice, spinach…
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There's nothing wrong with a paranoid mum!
Read moreWhy is being thought of as a paranoid mum a bad thing? I’m not always paranoid, but ever since M was in hospital with a severe infection I’ve been more aware and more on the ball when it comes to our girls being ill. I guess it’s only natural for me to feel like this.…
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Looking back on our fun family Easter
Read moreEaster has been and gone in a blur. It’s the first year that R and M have really understood the concept of Easter. I planned ahead what I wanted to do and got everything ready. I bought some plastic eggs from a pound shop – the kind which can be opened up to allow you…
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Dettol Baby Blanket Donation Charity Campaign
Read moreDettol have recently launched a new charity campaign called The Dettol Baby Blanket Donation Campaign. With the help of Rachel Stevens, celebrity mum of two and new ambassador of Dettol Anti-bacterial Laundry Cleanser, the Dettol Baby Blanket Donation Campaign was launched to promote the dangers of bacteria on blankets and highlight the shortage of baby…
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New Health Social Media Website Launches – Pow Health
Read moreWhen one of my girls is unwell, the first place I go is the internet. Searching for symptoms, looking for images and visiting forums for advice. Before the internet existed and also for those who don’t have internet access, such as my mother-in-law, they often resort to medical books for advice. I can’t remember the…
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Weight Loss Update Week 5
Read moreTo read my last update, please click here. This week has been quite tough. I’ve been full up with a cold and wheezy chest, which unfortunately has meant that I haven’t been able to use the cross trainer and exercise bike. I never thought I would ever say this, but I actually missed exercising…