Tag Archives: motivation

Is obsession part of the scale of commitment?

Posted on 20 July, 2010 by Nicki

Very deep I know, but you can be committed to something without being obsessed. However, if you’re obsessed about something, does that mean you are over committed (or should be committed!) SS said she wanted a piece of what I … Continue reading →

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Just been for a mooch in Jems Dress Agency Oswestry

Posted on 16 July, 2010 by Nicki

Its a fantastic place – soon as you go in you are greeted with a riot of colours, texture and friendliness.  I’ve been plucking up the courage to pop in for a while.  I went in last year looking for … Continue reading →

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Weight loss Blog

Posted on 2 July, 2010 by Nicki

I’ve lost 47lb so far – I can now run and have even started wearing dresses again – this is my story!! I’m a 92 yr old woman – I jest – I just feel it some days!!  I’m a … Continue reading →

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Different ways to walk #3

Posted on 19 June, 2010 by Nicki

NORDIC WALKING – This is the “new” walking sport that is very popular in northern Europe.  as in the cold bits.  It involves walking with special poles using a specific technique meaning your arms and upper body are given a … Continue reading →

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Weight loss tips – keep your old trousers

Posted on 12 June, 2010 by Nicki

I was riffling through my wardrobe the other morning and came across and pair of trousers I wore last summer. Normal, bog standard 3/4 length black trousers, slightly stretchy which I thought I looked good in, well OK to be … Continue reading →

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Had a lovely half term – the weather helped

Posted on 7 June, 2010 by Nicki

Managed to even squeeze in a day at the beach and I wore shorts – in public!! Most of the time off was spent in the garden but I did get a few bike rides in and a couple of … Continue reading →

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I’ve discovered another benefit of exercise!

Posted on 21 May, 2010 by Nicki

I can’t shove food down my throat while I’m running or riding my bike – plus our utility room is far to small to exercise in, so I can’t do it near the fridge either!!  And when I’m doing weights, … Continue reading →

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Emotionally eating my SA, it just doesn’t add up!

Posted on 22 April, 2010 by Nicki

Yesterday was a really crappy day and my will power had gone on holiday and left me to fend for myself. I had 2 fried eggs and toast for breakfast, toast and chilli with beans for lunch and a salad … Continue reading →

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I’ve searched the web for motivational weight loss tips as I’m struggling

Posted on 11 April, 2010 by Nicki

It has been a week of ups and downs, literally weight wise. I’ve been as active as I thought I could be but I can always do more and though I’ve not pigged out – I’m still not drinking enough … Continue reading →

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Going to a friends house warming party.

Posted on 13 March, 2010 by Nicki

I usually take crisp, dips or cake etc but I’m going to slave over a chilli this morning and take that instead.  DS1 is fund raising to go to Cambodia with school and need to get the deposit together.  He … Continue reading →

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