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The Marble Jar Method

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only endorse products that I use personally and have something positive to share with you all. Items Required X2 Glass Jars X1 Bag of Marbles X3 Sticky Labels X1 Sharpie Pen Good Morning Everyone, I do hope your weight-loss journey is going positive for you?Continue reading “The Marble Jar Method”

5 Reasons to Stretch

When I first started going out walking, I always used to stretch after my workout. I figured getting warmed up should be enough. However, I later learnt that it is important to stretch. It helps with all the above and I’ve found that it helps immensely. I recommend everyone implements this best practice into allContinue reading “5 Reasons to Stretch”

Buy Your Veg Safely

Today is the day that all shoppers in England are required to wear a face-covering when shopping. This is to help prevent the spread of COVID19 and to adhere to the rules of social distancing. I know there exists pockets of people that don’t like this at all and they feel strongly against wearing aContinue reading “Buy Your Veg Safely”

The Power of 3

Growing up I always heard conversations surrounding the definition of a proper meal, meat and two vegetables. I grew up believing that meat and two veg on your plate, equated to the best meal for all! When in actuality, it wasn’t for me. Through conversations I’ve had with others about diet and healthy eating, IContinue reading “The Power of 3”

My 10 Hour Fast

A few weeks ago, a dear friend of mine suggested that I try fasting, as they found it to be a great way to cleanse their system and reported feeling much better after. They informed me that they felt the following: Increased sense of mental clarity. Enhanced ability to ignore food cravings – better willpower!Continue reading “My 10 Hour Fast”

Triggers for Period Pain

I’ve pretty much been in bed for the last four days. I’ve been feeling quite tired due to this month’s menstruation. Which got me thinking about diet & nutrition when menstruating. I was overcome with cravings for seeded toast with sweet popcorn sprinkled over it. And deep-fried beans with chunky chips. Only, I never gaveContinue reading “Triggers for Period Pain”

Morning Walk: 1st July 2020

I went out for a walk this morning. It was supposed to be a run but it’s raining where I live. It felt great to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and the quiet. Loved every second! Are you working out today? Let me know what your plans are in the comments below. LoveContinue reading “Morning Walk: 1st July 2020”

Bruised Fruit

Life online shows only one-side, which is perfect images of perfect-looking food. But the reality for many of us is that we often have bruised or misshapen fruits and vegetables.      It is nice to see pretty pictures and click like from time to time, but my life doesn’t have that image each day. AndContinue reading “Bruised Fruit”

Breakfast Club

Pineapple, cherries, pomegranate, blueberries, raspberries and water. That’s all I needed to make breakfast the other day. All the fruits were washed, chopped and frozen – waiting to be selected for this healthy delight. How long did it take to prepare? No more than 5 minutes! And that’s no lie. Don’t get me wrong, thereContinue reading “Breakfast Club”

A Random Dish: Chickpeas, Spinach, Carrots, Onions, Sweetcorn, Pilau-rice, Sesame Seeds, Tomatoes and Curry

I had walked to Marks & Spencer early in the morning yesterday, the outbound journey was alright. I had left out early, as the local weather suggested that it will be the start of a heatwave across the UK.      I was aware that I hadn’t eaten any breakfast, I was behind schedule and toldContinue reading “A Random Dish: Chickpeas, Spinach, Carrots, Onions, Sweetcorn, Pilau-rice, Sesame Seeds, Tomatoes and Curry”

Update: My Ovarian Cyst – Bean

Almost a year ago, I shared with you all the horrible GP (General Practitioner) appointment I had. Which subsequently led to finding out that I had a cyst on my left ovary. I named the cyst ‘Bean,’ as it was the size of a baked bean when I first found out about him. He grewContinue reading “Update: My Ovarian Cyst – Bean”

Food: Takeaway

I had envisioned that my health journey would be about me eating fruits and vegetables, drinking water and working out. However, there will come a time where you are with friends or family and they want to order a takeaway! You can always make suggestions that they ‘cook their own food.’ Or simply remind themContinue reading “Food: Takeaway”

A Random Dish: Vegetarian Spring-rolls, Mashed Potatoes & Sesame Seeds

I know I very rarely post a meal along with, this is how to do it! Instructions. That’s because I make up meals as I go along. The only thing I read for instructions on, is baking.      A few days ago I went shopping with my mother and I bought a bag of potatoes.Continue reading “A Random Dish: Vegetarian Spring-rolls, Mashed Potatoes & Sesame Seeds”

Focus: It’s Okay

I’ve been feeling blue along with my fellow peers on this earth. So much has happened and all seems to be hitting us at once! Well known people dying this year, COVID-19 making the whole world stop and those common feelings of self-doubt and restlessness. Then the spotlight on the murders in police uniforms –Continue reading “Focus: It’s Okay”

Breakfast Time: All About Oats

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only endorse products that I use personally and have something positive to share with you all. The image above is a photo of the breakfast I had a few hours ago. I’ve been eating a lot of seeded toast and drinking smoothies lately. I thoughtContinue reading “Breakfast Time: All About Oats”

Book: Plant-Powered Beauty

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The reason I started my blog, was to document aspects of my weight-loss. However, I have come to recognise other benefits and that is plant-based beauty. I’ve gone through life buying products that promised to clear my skin or made it seem like I ‘needed’ itContinue reading “Book: Plant-Powered Beauty”

Tips & Tricks in the Kitchen

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only endorse products that I use personally and have something positive to share with you all. These brilliant ingredients by Very Lazy, are available via Amazon – Very Lazy Ingredients

What’s In My Fridge?

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only endorse products that I use personally and have something positive to share with you all. Some of the items in my fridge are available below *Click on the item for further information Alpro Oat-milk Alpro Soya-milk Oatly Chocolate-Milk Very Lazy Ingredients Highland Spring WaterContinue reading “What’s In My Fridge?”

Lunch: Ackee & Fried Dumplings

Ackee is a Jamaican fruit and forms a part of the national dish of Jamaica: Ackee & Saltfish It’s light and delicious! I was going through my cupboards making a list for shopping. And I came across a tin of ackee! So I made some fried dumplings and enjoyed my meal 😊 Fried Dumpling AckeeContinue reading “Lunch: Ackee & Fried Dumplings”

Dinner: Jackfruit 🌱

My dinner on 07.06.2020 I’m not one for writing down instructions and recipes, this was created by adding veg to a pot. Jack-fruit Red pepper Asparagus – thin tipped Pilau rice Carrots Tomatoes Onion Black pepper sesame seeds This was delicious! I always feel happy when I prepare my own meals, I know exactly whatsContinue reading “Dinner: Jackfruit 🌱”

Stairs & Stomping

During my daily walks, I encounter hills and while I enjoy walking down them, walking up frustrates me. Because at that point I’m tired. However, as my body needs this I will walk up the hill, but I walk up stomping. Not like in an angry way, but in a way where my strides areContinue reading “Stairs & Stomping”

Welcome June 2020: Fitness Plan

This is my plan for June 2020 and what I aim to complete each day! Thought I should share it with you all. I’m going to find cycling most challenging, as I’m a novice cyclist and lack confidence. However, I aim to complete every day! Hope you find some inspiration from my fitness plan forContinue reading “Welcome June 2020: Fitness Plan”

Focus: A May Since Passed

A May Since Passed Once upon a May, I ate meat like every day, fried, boiled, roasted it never stopped or went away. Everywhere I frequented, junk food poured my way – ‘Fat for sale! Come get your heart-attack, buy one get one free.’ Coronary heart disease Obesity Who cares? Not society, as it benefitsContinue reading “Focus: A May Since Passed”