Author Archives: Nicki

Buffet food should be banned

Or have a government health warning – I’ve just been to a family do and eaten so much I got a stitch!!

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Giving you the Skinny on the Skinnyblog

Just to give you an update re my weight loss – I haven’t – there that was quick!!  Well actually, that’s not entirely true, since May I have lost 3lb and 3″ (not telling you where) However, I can run … Continue reading

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Breast cleaning crinic

Oh the trouble my mouth gets me into and the amount of people you meet with a sense of humour bypass!!  I rang to check when my appointment was, fell over my own teeth, then made the faux pas of … Continue reading

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Hellrunner update

I have a 10k coming up next month so I’m busy trainng for that but Istill need to strenthen my legs and gain some stamina. I’ve been giving Roger a good going over and can achieve 8 miles fairly painlessly … Continue reading

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Here’s a refreshing tip re over eating at parties

The party went really well and our campers – those who have stayed over are still sleeping in their tents. I’m off to the car boot but before I go I wanted to share a cracking tip with you all. … Continue reading

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

We are holding a camping weekend to raise money for DS1′s trip to Cambodia.  Having people over and playing games, eating and drinking type fun to be had!!  But as we await arrivals DS1 is on a PC game and … Continue reading

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Low fat ginger cake – wrong but true

•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 cup low fat buttermilk •1/4 cup canola oil •1/2 cup molasses •1 egg, lightly beaten Preheat oven to 350 degrees. … Continue reading

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Why can’t I get boots fit my calves?

I must have the biggest calves in the world, either that or there is an international conspiracy to never allow me in boots! No matter what make, material or fastening, I cannot get boots to fit me.  So I’m stuck … Continue reading

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Do we live in an Obesogenic Environment?

I was watching a programme last night about obese people. It was based in the US and it followed a man who was hospitalized after collapsing under his own weight.  They did a gastric bypass and after losing 45Kg was … Continue reading

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Today I will mostly be falling off my bike

Well it had to happen – picture the scene – its very wet, raining heavier than a heavy things heavy thing and I’m dressed as Nanook of the north.  I have BB water proof pants on, my coat, a hi-viz jacket, … Continue reading

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