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Hi everyone. Three things to let you know today.

I'm happy because my weight has settled. I was so worried that after my big holiday weight gain plus the extra handful of pounds I then put on, my weight would creep up until the 2 stones that I lost would be back, plus extra, as my body fought to get back to the 15 stones I was! But it seems happy to stay around 14 stone 2 lbs! And I am ecstatic. I was terrified! So I'm still a stone lighter and now....

I'm back on plan properly. Did you read the Van Tulleken twins health project in the paper last weekend? It's not just about weight but also encouraged better sleep, strength exercises as well as cardio, meditation (basically 5 mins to yourself), getting your 10 fruit and veg a day (5 a day is so last year), less alcohol, mind exercises (learning a new language or doing crosswords) and knocking bad habits on the head. It came with ideas and suggestions on how to do this. And (the best bit) came with a 4 week planner. Who doesn't love a tick box?? I'm back on to the Fast 800 and also dealing with all health issues. Sleep isn't really an issue though I am trying not to look at a blue screen before bed. Getting 10 a day is a struggle - that's a lot of food! Though meditation is the hardest. If you know me you know my mind never stops thinking! Trying not to think of anything is almost impossible. But I'm trying lol.

I'm having a Macmillan coffee afternoon on Friday 27 September 4pm - 6.30pm. please feel free to pop along (message me if you need my address). Cake donation welcome (homemade or bought). If you live too far away you can still donate (hard earned cash please) £5* by texting my unique text-to-donate code TEA QEA3 to 70550. Thank you so very very much.

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