So, today's my birthday. And Mother's Day. Obviously, on an occasion like this, I would normally be stuffing my face with plenty of cake, prosecco and lard. However, I've been following Slimming World since January, after seeing a photo of myself at a wedding where I resembled an elephant on a big night out. I've lost almost… Continue reading It’s My Birthday Too…
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6 x (- bottle of beer) = 12 x (slice of cake)
As if January wasn't depressing enough, HWW and I are doing a Dryathlon this month. Apparently, by giving up alcohol for a month, we'll 'clear our heads, feel fitter and save money'. Hmmm. I can honestly say that my head feels exactly the same, I don't feel any fitter (replacing alcohol with chocolate didn't really… Continue reading 6 x (- bottle of beer) = 12 x (slice of cake)
Fat Bottomed Girls…Should Step Away From The Cookies
After a summer of visiting friends and family in England, where every social gathering involved cakes, wine, barbeques or three-course meals, my jeans are now refusing to zip up. Of course, I could have refused the gateaux, drunk Perrier instead of cider and eaten salad instead of chips. But I didn’t. The final straw was… Continue reading Fat Bottomed Girls…Should Step Away From The Cookies
Dear Class of ’85
It’s been great fun to reconnect with so many of you on Facebook in the last couple of months. Can’t believe it’s been nearly 30 years since some of us last met and I’m really looking forward to the reunion. However, I’ve had a good nose flick though many of your photo albums and I’m… Continue reading Dear Class of ’85