Photo by Wil Carranza on Pexels.com This week is Pancake Day ( Shrove Tuesday) which is when traditionally you used up all the ingredients classed as “rich foods” which include eggs, milk and sugar before the Christian fasting period of Lent which lasts 40 days. this is to mirror Jesus’ 40 days of fasting andContinueContinue reading “What Are You Giving Up?”
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The Year of the Horse….
Photo by Tobi on Pexels.com The 17th of February this year is Shrove Tuesday, possibly more well known in the UK as Pancake Day!! To Toss…. Or Not To Toss?? What could you give up for lent? Maybe the best one to give up is GIVING UP!! This year Chinese New Year also falls on theContinueContinue reading “The Year of the Horse….”
Lighter Days…
Photo by David Orsborne on Pexels.com Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I’m sure everyone has already noticed how much lighter it is becoming in the evening, and as we head towards British Summer Time and the clocks go forward an hour just how much of a difference will be gainedContinueContinue reading “Lighter Days…”
February tips for Success….
The violet is the birth flower for February, they have such beautiful faces!! They are also the one of the earliest flowers to bloom and symbolize faithfulness, humility and everlasting love. Primroses can also be the flower for February and represent youth, renewal and first love. February is the border between winter and spring.terri guillemetsContinueContinue reading “February tips for Success….”
Your Why?
When it comes to weight, many people want to lose some weight or maintain their present weight, or even to stop gaining weight. However as we age what also is a defining factor is your health. Many of the age related health issues are linked to unhealthy eating habits and lack of regular activity, andContinueContinue reading “Your Why?”
Happiness is…
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Do you tend to rush through life and before you know it another day/week /month/year/decade has passed you by? Don’t lose sight of what is happening now because of regrets for what you didn’t do in the past. We know that weight loss success goes way beyond the number onContinueContinue reading “Happiness is…”
January tips for Success…
These amazing, colourful and fragrant carnations are the flower for the month of January…. With the festivities and celebrations of Christmas and New Year safely behind us, it’s time to get focused on exactly what you are aiming to achieve in 2026! Not forgetting that the third Monday in January is Blue Monday….. As theContinueContinue reading “January tips for Success…”
All you need to get 2026 off to a great start…
Photo by Oleg Zaicev on Pexels.com Well, here we are, opening the first page of the new book that is 2026!!! This is the 5th year we have had together here on the website, and in June we also celebrate our 5th year of running our fabulous weekly meetings. There are many posts available thatContinueContinue reading “All you need to get 2026 off to a great start…”
Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Biscuits
Sometimes in spite of all our best efforts only a biscuit will do, and while biscuits are readily available, quick and easy to eat they are often both high in sugar, fat and high caloried snacks! The real danger is being able to stop at one. To help make your decisions slightly easier, here isContinueContinue reading “Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Biscuits”
Winter Solstice
Whilst many of us dread the Winter arriving, the short cold days and the long dark nights can be seen as either an obstacle or an opportunity. Of course you may be spending more time inside and the added temptation of the snacks that are so challenging to resist!! Or how about different ways toContinueContinue reading “Winter Solstice”