It’s the 2nd of January as I write this, it’s raining and the house is dark despite it being the middle of the day. Yes, the weather is pretty much the same as December but in January there’s no pretty Christmas tree and hordes of wrapping paper and bows to distract you. In January there’s … Read more Oh, Hi January!
Panda Pops and Cartwheels circa 1992
Do you remember primary school? Morning breaks and lunch times spent running round the playground playing ‘add’ or ‘bulldog’ and not realising that you were exercising and working off those purple Club bars and Panda Pops you’d devoured for tuck. Those were the days… Summer lunch times were the best. I always had a school … Read more Panda Pops and Cartwheels circa 1992
Motivation: Let’s Be Honest
I have issues with motivation. Like, serious issues. I have made myself a plan – every morning I’ll get up, I’ll put on whatever clothes I find first and I’ll go for a quick walk. Because it clears my head, lets me think straight and it’s what motivated people do to get motivated. The thing … Read more Motivation: Let’s Be Honest
It’s All About That Porridge
Porridge. We all have childhood memories of the stuff, even if it’s just about three picky bears and a golden haired cheeky girl that ate their breakfasts… My stand out porridge memory is from when I was super young, probably around 4 or 5, and we were on holiday with my aunt, uncle and cousin … Read more It’s All About That Porridge
New Year, New Challenge
Before I start I want to say, I’m eating a peach and it is SO GOOD. Almost as good as chocolate… yes, only almost. I paid £2 for a pack of 3 which I thought was extortionate to be honest but I think they might just be worth it. They aren’t replacing all the bad … Read more New Year, New Challenge
Scrummy Butternut Squash Soup [for the soul]
This could well be the best and easiest soup you’ve ever made. It’s getting chilly now. The mornings are darker, its misty and night time turns up quicker than ever, although as I write this I have sun pouring through the window, challenging my decision to post about warming soup… It’s November though and as … Read more Scrummy Butternut Squash Soup [for the soul]
Pumpkins, Running, Cooking and Cats
Yesterday wasn’t my favourite day ever. I’ve always struggled with Mondays, whether I had an office job or now I’m self-employed, busy or not-so-busy. I used to manage a bakery way back when and ensured even back then that I had Sunday and Monday off to try and make sure that Smonday feeling was kept … Read more Pumpkins, Running, Cooking and Cats
#motivation
It’s been a while! My back stopped me from doing any kind of running last week so I spent the week pretty pissed off and feeling sorry for myself. I had a whole day where I didn’t actually get out of my dressing gown (in my defence it’s new and pink and so snuggly that … Read more #motivation
Week 1 Half Marathon Training: The Good, The Bad and The Shopping
It’s been a long week. I’m probably going to say that at the end of every training week forever more as I am a bit of a moaner. Anyway I promised a little recap as to how the week had gone running wise and I’m sure after your Sunday roast you’ve spent the rest of … Read more Week 1 Half Marathon Training: The Good, The Bad and The Shopping
A Healthy, Soup-Fueled Introduction
I’m sitting writing this, my first LoveLifeHealthy post, after scoffing a huge bowl of my favourite soup. I’m considering going out to the kitchen to finish the rest off, even though it was meant for tomorrow’s lunch… It’s a Madeleine Shaw recipe, a cold, vegan tomato soup, made entirely in a blender and done in … Read more A Healthy, Soup-Fueled Introduction