Category Archives: Skinny’s Thoughts

Champion slimmers: What happened next?

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 … 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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The multi-tasking myth

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

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Panic snack ug ug ug ug

Just been caught short whilst in our local shop. I was feeling hungry and emotional and bought 12 corner yogurts but was wondering how I could eat them in the car with no spoon and successfully hide the evidence! Yes … Continue reading

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Roll on Roll off Underwear horror

If you are a woman of a certain age,that means your mother is too, so you may well know what a “roll on roll of pantygirdle” is! That’s what my mother used to call her 24 hour portable torture device!  … Continue reading

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Common Intrusive Thoughts – DON’T think about DUCKS

You thought about ducks didn’t you?!  Apparently we all have intrusive thoughts, they just pop into our heads, which is a revelation to me! I thought I was going mad but that’s only when you believe them!!! Here are some common … Continue reading

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Hellrunner training – Nescliffe

Ow!  Ran up a steep bank then had a panic attack on how to get back down!  So I did the only thing a good runner could do – carried on to the top instead, will do long descents next … Continue reading

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Big Heart 5K Walton Hall Gardens Liverpool

Now there’s a race I’d recommend to all – fairly flat – NO GRASS and a great atmosphere. Big Bro did it in 22 mins, I came in at 31. Going to start work on my distance/stamina now seeing as … Continue reading

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Gok Wan – Lady Lines

I was watching “How to look good naked” after being told about it by my mate, I’ve never really watched it before so have about 5 episodes recorded to watch back to back.  She recons I should go on it … Continue reading

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Imsomnia, mums and back ache!

Just dropped DS1 off at the local agricultural show. Its too early!! I’ve been productive though, loaded the dishwasher and tidied the kitchen from last nights pizza. I’ve put the washing out and put the recycling in their boxes and … Continue reading

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