Lose Weight and Keep it Off

Image: Pixabay It is time for me to stop making excuses about why I can’t join a gym. I’ve been through all of them... I’ve got no time. I’ve got Monkey to think about. We don’t have the money. There isn’t one that offers everything I want close by. Well, none of those are true. There are gyms close by that offer things that I want and now that Monkey is in nursery, I get two days were I have the time to get to the gym child free. On top of that, this gym has a crèche, so I can get two hours on the weekdays that I do have free with her to get into the gym. And this gym allows children in the pool, so I can take her swimming too. So, really, there aren’t any more excuses that I can use. That’s why today I finally got to the gym and signed up. But let me tell you it wasn’t easy. I’m going to be honest and say I’ve done very little exercise in the last three years. I mean real exercise. I’ve been on the Wii Fit and sure I have the Zumba game thingy for...

Image by Lexi Gunn I got a FitBit One just before Christmas, and it has to be the best pedometer I’ve ever bought. It may have cost £69.95, but I don’t regret it at all. I know there are a lot of people wondering whether these small devices are worth buying. Here’s my FitBit One review to help you decide if it’s right for you. Small, Lightweight, Good Clip I’ve had pedometers in the past, and one of the biggest issues I’ve had is their size. They’ve been bulky, so others know that I have one. The FitBit one is small and lightweight. I even forget that I have it on some of the time. The size of other devices has been an issue with catching, especially getting in and out of the car. I’ve lost more than I can count, and that really eats into the budget. This device is small enough not to get caught on items. The clips is also great and isn’t as likely to fall off. I do keep it on the inside of my pockets, though, just to be on the safe side. The size allows for th...

This has been a recipe that I’ve loved making. I don’t do it often, because I’m not the one that cooks that much in the house. However, it’s a go-to one when I need something quick, simple and weight loss friendly. I do really enjoy diet coke chicken, but someone suggested substituting the coke with Fanta, and I’ve got to admit that it’s gives it that little extra tangy flavour. If you’re looking for something to change up your recipes, it’s an easy alternative. So, here’s the recipe I follow for my diet coke/diet Fanta chicken. It has a bit of a sweet and sour taste, and works perfectly with rice or pasta. Ingredients:  500g chicken breast, sliced 1 onion, diced 5 tbsp passata 1 can of diet coke/diet Fanta (330ml if you have a bottle) Method: Heat a large pan and add a bit of oil Throw in the chicken and onion and cook until it starts to colour Add the rest of the ingredients and allow to boil Reduce the heat and simmer. The sauce will thicken and ...