Category: Fitness
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Last night I planted my asparagus crowns
What’s the most fun way to exercise? Gardening is great exercise. There is no doubt about it. From lifting huge bags of compost, digging trenches for my crowns. building a temporary fence. It’s constant movement in the great outdoors. Or in my case, East London. Gardening is work. It hurts your back, your knees your…
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I signed up for another half marathon: healthy goals
Two years ago I ran a half marathon and honestly I hated it. Almost 3 hours of running was not enjoyable and I swore I would never do one again. But the weight has piled on. I have no healthy goal to work towards. I like goals and target, it helps me focus. I needed…
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Birds Eye View
This blog challenge is going well I am almost done but I still have a fair few more posts to write and today’s theme had me a wee bit stumped. So I decided to do a birds eye view of myself. Jobless and 3 stone overweight. Something has to change. I am actively looking for…
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Small healthier changes: running and smoothies
I hope you are well. This blog post is about trying healthier things. I am no expert. I just want to feel fitter and yes I want to fit into my old clothes. This isn’t about fat-shaming or skinny-shaming. I won’t ever be skinny again and that’s okay. As someone who hits forty this year…
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After the Marathon
This was my first half marathon so do excuse me for the drama that is about to entail. So as I crossed that finish line and spent up all of my reserves I saw Gavin. Standing in front of me with a can of Coke in one hand and Frank our frenchie in the other.…
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Half Marathon my first run
Yesterday’s blog was about prep! Today I am updating you on the race, I was too tired yesterday! I was surprisingly calm when I arrived for my first Half Marathon. Because we were a group we got to talk and laugh. I forgot to tape my knees which was silly I went to get my…
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Morning of my first half Marathon
Woke at 6am Ate a banana and hopped in the shower! My clothes were all laid out the night before but I still did a last minute panic. It’s torrential rain outside and although an Uber is picking me up I don’t want to get too wet too soon. I have Vaselined everywhere that my…
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Fitness update three weeks since I joined the gym, getting up early
So I thought if you are not too bored of this newbieish gym goer then you may like to read this. I am actually on my fourth week now and I am loving it. I am loving the feeling of improving my body. Every time I go I push myself and improve. The results are…
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Gym nightmare: my forgetfulness is becoming an issue!
So this week I have been pretty crap! Went to the gym on Monday did a good workout mixing everything up and then I left my trainers at the gym. I am generally forgetful but they are bright pink and I normally check my locker! Not good So I didn’t go to the gym Tuesday…
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Don’t get stuck in a fitness rut: Gym tips I still need to listen to!
I used to go to the gym 3 times a week which looking back wasn’t great but something is definitely better than nothing! But I was stuck in a rut! When they ask to introduce you say yes! I never went upstairs and I never really explored the machines when I should have. Gyms always…
Dysfunctional Planner 