Category: Health

Back on Track, Day 1

Yesterday was my kick-up-the-ass day when I checked my weight and was up 4lbs since last Wednesday, 5 days. I had had a terrible week food and exercise wise, and that weight gain gave me the kick. Yesterday I was getting back on track. So my food was great, I made better choices. I did … Continue reading Back on Track, Day 1

Weight Loss

I don't think that I've mentioned weight loss here, except in passing. But it is a huge part of my life at the moment. The baby is a year old. When I got pregnant with her I had just joined Slimming World to try lose weight, I was at my heaviest. 15st 6lbs I think. … Continue reading Weight Loss

The Gloss is Gone

In Ireland, there's this annual weight loss programme, that is on tv at the moment. And one of the leaders is this wonderful young woman who has had a terrible time trying to become a mother. She has had an ectopic, a late miscarriage and a baby who was born but didn't survive. And she … Continue reading The Gloss is Gone

The difference exercise makes!

I was having a particularly sluggish day yesterday. I couldn't find the energy, or the motivation, to do anything. And I didn't even want to. But in early evening, after having done very little steps compared to most days, my husband said that I had better go out on to the treadmill and get some … Continue reading The difference exercise makes!

Taking a break this morning

This last week has been crazy. I've had so much on, I've been super productive with my planning and organising and also fitting in my walks for my leg! Yesterday just topped it off with back-to-back appointments and parties and afterschool activities, I needed a clone of me as I was expected in two places … Continue reading Taking a break this morning

Slowly starting to exercise

I got my varicose veins in one of my legs removed almost 4 weeks ago - and part of the recovery is that I need to take 3x 20min walks a day. This is a huge increase on my previous activity. I was probably getting one walk in most days, but definitely not every day. … Continue reading Slowly starting to exercise

Cough Remedies?

Has anyone got any cough remedies that work? I have a cold and nasty cough coming on. I was completely miserable yesterday and luckily my older two kids were doing an "Instant Restaurant" (from My Kitchen Rules) for us for dinner, so I had a 3 course meal handed up to me by my children, … Continue reading Cough Remedies?

Finding time for my health

Every time I try to get fit and healthy, I break myself. Sounds a bit mad, but it happens every time. I have learned over the years that I need to go slowly and build myself up, and that I need to make sure I wear proper footwear. Somehow though every time I start to … Continue reading Finding time for my health

Natural Deodorant

During the summer I decided that I was going to try to change to natural deodorants. This is something that was on my radar a good few years ago and I remember I tried a crystal stick and some other type of deodorant. I can't actually remember at this stage (can I blame baby-brain? even … Continue reading Natural Deodorant