Archive for August, 2010

It’s party time in the house and I want to kill the kids

It’s party time in the house and I want to kill the kids
27 August, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

We are holding a camping weekend to raise money for DS1′s trip to Cambodia.  Having people over and playing games, …Read the Rest

Low fat ginger cake – wrong but true

Low fat ginger cake – wrong but true
27 August, 2010
Skinny's Recipes

•1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour •1 tsp ground ginger •1 tsp cinnamon •1/2 tsp baking soda •1/2 cup sugar •1/2 …Read the Rest

Why can’t I get boots fit my calves?

Why can’t I get boots fit my calves?
25 August, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

I must have the biggest calves in the world, either that or there is an international conspiracy to never allow …Read the Rest

Do we live in an Obesogenic Environment?

Do we live in an Obesogenic Environment?
21 August, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

I was watching a programme last night about obese people. It was based in the US and it followed a …Read the Rest

Champion slimmers: What happened next?

Champion slimmers: What happened next?
21 August, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

Champion dieters are paraded by rival slimming organisations, but what happens after they lose the weight? Do their lives change – and is it always for the better? Linda Whalley is watching a video of her old self with a protective hand in front of …

Today I will mostly be falling off my bike

Today I will mostly be falling off my bike
20 August, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

Well it had to happen – picture the scene – its very wet, raining heavier than a heavy things heavy …Read the Rest

No Fat Banana Bread – well nearly no fat!!

No Fat Banana Bread – well nearly no fat!!
20 August, 2010
Skinny's Recipes

200g (7 oz) plain flour 140g (5 oz) caster sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda …Read the Rest

The multi-tasking myth

The multi-tasking myth
20 August, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

Can you really watch TV and e-mail at the same time?

Panic snack ug ug ug ug

Panic snack ug ug ug ug
18 August, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

Just been caught short whilst in our local shop. I was feeling hungry and emotional and bought 12 corner yogurts …Read the Rest

Roll on Roll off Underwear horror

Roll on Roll off Underwear horror
15 August, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

If you are a woman of a certain age,that means your mother is too, so you may well know what …Read the Rest