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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”

Aim for an Hour a Day

I complete this 5/7 days a week. Hadn’t thought much of it to begin with, however, it has helped me with so much: build my stamina tone up lose weight improved mental health improved lung capacity making use of my time less crowds, and more environmentally friendly 🙂 @uniquefatso

Welcome October 2021

September delivered many insights to me; I had never expected so much from 30 days! But I can confidently say, September was plentiful for my mind. Did I complete all the goals I set? No. However, I’m not upset about it. After all, it is what it is, and I’m not Houdini; September won’t vanishContinue reading “Welcome October 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: Hair Down 17.09.2021

Fat Fridays – Hair Down 17.09.2021 Before In the past, I would avoid social events as much as possible. I mean, the thought of having to find something that will fit and hide my fat, was extremely challenging, especially for a woman trying to remain invisible. I would always wonder what would it be like?Continue reading “Fat Fridays: Hair Down 17.09.2021”

Fat Fridays: I’ve Eaten A Lot this Week – 03.09.2021

Fat Fridays: I’ve eaten a lot this week. Past When going through mental constraints I would turn to food. It never made me feel better, it just allowed me to temporarily forget about the shit that was clogging up my mind. In addition to my actions, others would apologise to me and present food withContinue reading “Fat Fridays: I’ve Eaten A Lot this Week – 03.09.2021”

Welcome, September 2021

Welcome, September 2021! The month of August was a period filled with gains and losses. I struggle with the thought that I haven’t accomplished all I set out to during that month and I know, that’s an area of my life that I’m working on. The positives are that I learned how to lose weightContinue reading “Welcome, September 2021”

 Fat Fridays – Remember that Feelings are Temporary! 27.08.2021

 Fat Fridays – Remember that Feelings are Temporary! 27.08.2021 Before Whenever I would experience emotional turmoil, I would brood on the feelings for days, weeks and sometimes even months at a time. I didn’t care much about finding solutions to my problems or even trying anything to ease the pain. Instead, I would eat junkContinue reading ” Fat Fridays – Remember that Feelings are Temporary! 27.08.2021″

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”

Welcome August

Welcome to August I battled with portion control throughout July – I couldn’t quite master the right amount to eat! I’ll admit, I was greedy. Fully aware that I was eating far too much. Even the food I prepared myself was devouring too much of it. I mean, I love potatoes, and during menstruation, IContinue reading “Welcome August”

End of July Reflections

Dear All, We have arrived on the last day of July 2021! I’m an advocate for reflection and implore you to reflect on your month. Thinking about goals you set in June and if you achieved them. Please include your reasons for not meeting them and accept that no one is perfect. My history isContinue reading “End of July Reflections”

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”