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Muffin recipe
Hi, I made some really tasty carrot and hazelnut muffins the other day and my housemates seemed to like them as well, so I thought I'd post the recipe. It was really easy and they've been my breakfast this week. 150g margarine (I used light and it worked) 250g grated carrots 50g truvia (or 200g sugar) 200g plain flour 1.5…
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Living Below the Line
So I'm doing a challenge called Live Below the Line this week. I did it last year as well and am trying a different approach to experiment a little. You spend £1 a day on food and drink for five days. Last year I bought as much bulk as I could for my budget. I felt horrible, bloated, sick, but never hungry. I ate all…
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Think I'm starting to fall in love...
...with lifting. Only been doing it for 2 months, but last night my coach told me to try lifting a barrel. I did. It was 105kg. Can't wait to see what I can do in a few more months!
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UK Government plans for obese benefit claimants
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31464897 What do people think about this? Personally I favour a socialist society with support and encouragement rather than punishment, and having been in the unfortunate position of claiming job seekers allowance can attest to how soul destroying it is. I didn't leave the house for up to a…
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Anyone doing the Virgin 5k cycle challenge this month?
I just found out about the Virgin Active challenge this month. It's how fast can you cycle 5k. I did a half hearted effort after a class and managed 7:37 so could probably get under 7 minutes pretty easily. Anyone else done it?
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Looking for UK friends
Hi everyone, I've been on here a month now and have some fab friends who are very encouraging and give good advice and I hope I do the same for them. Just looking for a few more people to add to that list!
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Anyone from London?
Hi, I just joined last week and I'm looking for some lovely people to motivate me and get some inspiration in return! Off to the gym after work. How often are people working out?
