Fat Fridays: Back to Basics – 20.01.2023 I have been away for a while; when I say away, I mean operating offline. I felt it would help with my mind frame, hiding from toxic Twitter and telling tales via TikTok. However, there is something inside me that craves understanding and appreciation. Often, I feelContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Back to Basics – 20.01.2023”
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Fat Fridays: Am I Weak? Or is this a Form of Malfunctioning? Perhaps a Rebirth? – 05.08.2022
Lately, I’ve been in deep bouts of reflection, asking myself if my path is correct. Or the people around me pulling and pushing me in their perceived directions of my true pathway. Many people around me are holding me back from positive progression, kicking me into a corner and stomping on my creative energy. BeContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Am I Weak? Or is this a Form of Malfunctioning? Perhaps a Rebirth? – 05.08.2022”
Fat Fridays: BBQ Belly Buster – 22.07.2022
On the hottest day recorded in UK history, I received an invitation to attend a BBQ! Usually, I would decline, and to be honest with you, my only plan was to return home and try my best to cool down. However, I rarely go out due to my insecurities about my body and sometimes justContinue reading “Fat Fridays: BBQ Belly Buster – 22.07.2022”
Fat Fridays: Mindfulness in a World Full of Minds – 15.07.2022
For a long time, I’ve been mentally stuck in a weird space, with a deep fear of progress even though my main goal is to grow and succeed in this life. There have been a lot of significant changes in my life, added to the intangible factors of certain relationships, and I have experienced mentalContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Mindfulness in a World Full of Minds – 15.07.2022”
Fat Fridays: Therapy, Therapy, Therapy! – 17.06.2022
Fat Fridays: Therapy, Therapy, Therapy! – 17.06.2022 I’ve had another session with my new Therapist, and at the end, he asked me, how do I feel? And honestly? I was filled with relief. Finally, I opened up to someone and shared my past, present and potential future fears and jubilations. I have never doneContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Therapy, Therapy, Therapy! – 17.06.2022”
Fat Fridays: Who Really Cares About You? 20.05.2022
During my absence from work, I received several messages here and there. Some I received as people seeking a current topic to pass the time and ponder over a cup of tea or cigarette break. I mean, that is juicier than someone being on sick leave? Why is it that people feel the need toContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Who Really Cares About You? 20.05.2022”
Fat Fridays: No Time to Work Out? But I’ve just Finished a Netflix Season! – 13.05.2022
I would love to start classes at the gym, but I don’t have any time! Most nights, I turn on the TV, select Netflix and get comfortable on the sofa with a snack, usually plantain chips. Once I’ve finished a series, I crawl into bed during the early hours of the morning and feel aContinue reading “Fat Fridays: No Time to Work Out? But I’ve just Finished a Netflix Season! – 13.05.2022”
Fat Fridays: Colouring, Counselling and Conclusions – 06.05.2022
I have been struggling with my mental health over the last few months, and recently, it has become even more challenging lately. Things that were once grey in my life have now started to form colours, and if I’m candid about it, these memories are hard to process or even accept. ‘I’m not sureContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Colouring, Counselling and Conclusions – 06.05.2022”
Fat Fridays: The User and the Provider – 29.04.2022
In my life exists some toxic people I never knew were toxic until I understood the types of toxicity that they have been injecting into my existence. For example, one person never calls me, and when I ring them, they complain that they’ve not heard from me for days! I’ll remind them they can contactContinue reading “Fat Fridays: The User and the Provider – 29.04.2022”
Fat Fridays: Consuming for Celebration? 22.04.2022
Fat Fridays: Consuming for Celebration? 22.04.2022 Every year society celebrates with chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies and chocolate shapes of all kinds of flavours. We spend a fortune on chocolate, which makes no sense for the period in question! It is another bank holiday where we overindulge in food and show our love by buying chocolateContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Consuming for Celebration? 22.04.2022”
Fat Fridays: But It’s Too Cold Outside – 07.01.2022
All week I’ve opted to use public transport to travel to work. Because I feel the icy wind on my face, I talk myself out of walking. While writing this post, I recognise it is a silly excuse. The festive period, blended with this ongoing pandemic, led me to spend most of my time indoors.Continue reading “Fat Fridays: But It’s Too Cold Outside – 07.01.2022”
Fat Fridays: The End of an Interesting Year – Thank you, 2021 – 31.12.2021
This year has been the bomb, the explosion, the implosion and constant repair. I’ve cried a thousand times, maybe less than a hundred, I don’t know exactly, but I do care. This year has challenged me to forgive and mean it simultaneously. To stop saying things for the sake of saying something, stop saying, ‘yes,’Continue reading “Fat Fridays: The End of an Interesting Year – Thank you, 2021 – 31.12.2021”
Fat Fridays: What Fatso Heard? – 24.12.2021
What Fatso Heard? I’m not a ‘fan’ or a ‘traditional follower’ of Christmas! However, it is important to help those who are less fortunate than yourself. This help does not have to be financial; handing them cash into their hands. It could be signposting them to professional/charitable organisations or vice Versa. My point is thatContinue reading “Fat Fridays: What Fatso Heard? – 24.12.2021”
Fat Fridays: What to Eat? What to Do? – 17.12.2021
Fat Fridays: What to eat? What to do? Ah! The festive season is in full force! It’s the season to fain a few pounds and not be judged harshly because tis the season. What! How can this be normal? Well, society has normalised it! ‘Roll up, roll up, come and feast your eyes on this!Continue reading “Fat Fridays: What to Eat? What to Do? – 17.12.2021”
Fat Fridays: How About Houmous? 10.12.2021
How About Houmous? I was out at an event the other night that had NO veggie options for me to enjoy. Everything contained meat! I asked the hose for any vegetarian options; she advised, ‘whatever is out, is out.’ Of course, I was made to feel bad for asking, like asking is a crime, andContinue reading “Fat Fridays: How About Houmous? 10.12.2021”
Fat Fridays: Overtired – 26.11.2021
I struggle with saying ‘no’ to people when they ask me to do things, ‘favours!’ it’s always the same people, needing some form of support: Financially Physically Emotionally My answer is always YES! Even when time does not permit. Right now, I’m exhausted! Some people don’t even ask; they send a demand via a text,Continue reading “Fat Fridays: Overtired – 26.11.2021 “
Fat Fridays: The Delusion of Support – 19.11.2021
The Delusion of Support Often I have fallen for the words of those around me, ‘I’m here to support you if you need me.’ I have trusted those words to be true. Only, on the rare occasion where I reach out for support – they look perplexed and move on to discuss a topic aboutContinue reading “Fat Fridays: The Delusion of Support – 19.11.2021”
Fat Fridays: My OCD and Me! 05.11.2021
Fat Fridays – My OCD and Me – 05.11.2021 A few months ago, I shared with you all that I had been diagnosed with OCD. Which mainly consists of checking things over and over again. I hadn’t shared that sometimes my mind latches onto something and then goes high-speed with mind-mapping scenarios about that thing.Continue reading “Fat Fridays: My OCD and Me! 05.11.2021”
Fat Fridays: Motivation to Run During Autumnal Days – 15.10.2021
Fat Fridays: Motivation to Run During Autumnal Days – 15.10.2021 Problem It is now Autumn, and I feel anxious about training outside. My thoughts consume me, and I create excuses and stay inside. Why do I do this? Because my fear of people looking at me in disgust rises, and I can’t breathe – IContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Motivation to Run During Autumnal Days – 15.10.2021”
Fat Fridays: Goal Setting – 08.10.2021
Today I understood that it is easy to set a goal and hashtag the life out of it. Sharing with the world – #Goals Which reinforces a message to others that you have the same goal. And there you have it, the onlookers chime in and offer you love, likes and minutes worth of attention.Continue reading “Fat Fridays: Goal Setting – 08.10.2021”
Fat Fridays: Pandemic Pounds – 24.09.2021
Fat Fridays – Pandemic Pounds – 24.09.2021 Before I have never experienced a pandemic before. Today I had gained a few pounds during the thick of the pandemic (2020) it wasn’t hard to do. The UK Government set laws that advised we must stay indoors. Working hours were reduced, baking commenced and takeaway became aContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Pandemic Pounds – 24.09.2021”
Fat Fridays: 5.5lbs Lost
Fat Fridays – 5.5lbs Lost Before While I wanted to lose weight and be a thinner woman, while still eating the same amount of crap. I had never really taken the time out to work on those goals. I mean, I used to order two burger meals from McDonald’s, making them large and then scoffingContinue reading “Fat Fridays: 5.5lbs Lost”
Fat Fridays: Finding Balance with your Plant-Based Diet 13.08.2021
Fat Fridays – Finding Balance with your Plant-Based Diet Before I never had balance in my diet. I ate what I thought I needed. I ate what I knew I wanted and did not consider the consequences of my actions or the fact that I never knew what I was eating. I mean, I wouldContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Finding Balance with your Plant-Based Diet 13.08.2021”
Fat Fridays: Forgiveness 06.08.2021
Fat Fridays – Forgiveness 06.08.2021 Before Those that hurt me, I allowed them to continue, whether that be name-calling, mocking my appearance and 9/10 I agreed with them. ‘You’re so fat!’ ‘You look ugly.’ ‘Your ass is massive!’ ‘Your face is so dark. Black and ugly.’ ‘Look at your ugly duck lips.’ Sure, I wouldContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Forgiveness 06.08.2021”
Fat Fridays: Perfection – 30.07.2021
Fat Fridays – What is Perfection? 30.07.2021 Before I would spend hours staring at skinny women in magazines, wishing I was thin. I would pinch my body and try to guess how many inches of fat I need to shed to achieve what I would deem beautiful.’ Time wasted by indulging in images of womenContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Perfection – 30.07.2021”
Fat Fridays! Heatwave – 23.07.2021
Fat Fridays 23.07.2021 Heatwave This week has been challenging; first, this heat was requested by the many people who reside in the UK. Then I struggled to wear summer clothing. Finally, I opted for black leggings with a summer dress. It is easy for people to specify what they think I should wear and drownContinue reading “Fat Fridays! Heatwave – 23.07.2021”
Fat Fridays: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – 25.06.2021
Fat Fridays – 25.06.2021 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder A few days ago, I was officially diagnosed with OCD which stands for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. While it has become an annoying aspect of my daily life, I’m thankful that it is a mild form of OCD. I had thought about whether or not it was a good idea toContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – 25.06.2021”
Fat Fridays: No, I Will NOT!
I’m tired of being the one to step up and mend the cracks. They formed because you keep on leaning on my mind. Taking pieces, slice by slice, like a greedy person. Like anyone else, I need time to myself too. I have days where I do nothing, and that is great for my mindContinue reading “Fat Fridays: No, I Will NOT!”
Fat Fridays: Off the Mark 28.05.2021
This week has been challenging, though it started well. History came zapping through my phone and pinging on WhatsApp with a ‘Hey, Unique…’ the innocence of the opening-line opened up that tiny door in my heart. Then blasted through with a missile, forcing my eyes to focus on reality. In short? There is no short.Continue reading “Fat Fridays: Off the Mark 28.05.2021”
Fat Fridays: How to Relax Effectively? 23.04.2021
How to Relax Effectively? Before I used to lay awake until well after 0200 in the morning. No matter what I did, I was unable to relax effectively. Some days I would struggle to keep up with my to-do list and continue the cycle the following night. I was like I was the only personContinue reading “Fat Fridays: How to Relax Effectively? 23.04.2021”
Fat Fridays: How Far Can You Run? It’s Not a Competition. 16.04.2021
Fat Fridays: How Far Can You Run? It’s Not a Competition. Before This blog is my safe space. I had never run before, not properly anyway. I had tried on several occasions but stopped due to many factors: Negative family members. Low confidence, to be honest, I had no confidence. My clothes were all darkContinue reading “Fat Fridays: How Far Can You Run? It’s Not a Competition. 16.04.2021”
Fat Fridays: Is Sugar Sweet or Toxic? 09.04.2021
Before: I remember adding 3 large spoonful’s of sugar to any hot drink I had made. Stirring it and smiling in greedy delight to accept the sweetness I was about to deliver to myself. Sugar was my thing! Sugar ringed doughnuts, sugary sweeties, sugar sprinkled over pancakes and the more sugar the happier I feltContinue reading “Fat Fridays: Is Sugar Sweet or Toxic? 09.04.2021”
Fat Fridays: Safety While Running – 26.03.2021
Fat Fridays: Safety While Running – 26.03.2021 A few weeks ago I went for a power-walk/jog around 1000 in the morning. The roads were quiet and the sky was bright! I started with a nice brisk walk, earphones in but playing tunes at a good volume so I could still hear the space around me.Continue reading “Fat Fridays: Safety While Running – 26.03.2021”
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