My weight loss motivation board
A couple of weeks ago, in my Slimming World group, one of my fellow slimmers mentioned how she has created a motivation board to help…
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Review: 4X3 pedometer
Did you know that health experts recommend everyone walk at least 10,000 steps a day? TEN THOUSAND. The distance that you can travel by taking…
A Thanksgiving wrap-up
I read a great article earlier this week that said one in six Brits celebrate Thanksgiving now. I think that’s so wonderful. I absolutely love Thanksgiving…
A Brit’s guide to pumpkin pie
As an American living in the UK, there are two questions that I’m asked more than any other. What the [insert expletive here] are you…
Entremets? Entre-maybe nots…
Anyone who knows me well may be surprised by the following sentence. This was the first year I’d ever watched the Great British Bake Off….
I’m sorry, Slimming World. Please take me back
I’m starting to feel really frustrated about my attempts at weight loss. (She says as she polishes off what must be her fifth Drumstick stolen from…
Bubblegum pinwheel cookies – #AngelDelightMoments
A few weeks ago, I was sent some of the new Angel Delight flavour (bubblegum!) to try. On its own, the dessert is very tasty – smooth…
Fancy-schmancy Sunday brunch
Yesterday, while I was giving Pumpkin her first bottle of the day, Daddy-man surprised me with an unusual suggestion for our morning. “Let’s have brunch,” he…
Review: Price & Kensington Brights Tea for One
You don’t have to spend much time around me to learn that I’m a coffee drinker. I love coffee. I pretty much have to have a…
We love Greenwich Market
When Hubby and I first moved to London, I knew that the city was famous for its local markets, but I didn’t really think much about them. From…
Dim sum at the Lotus
One of my favourite options for a weekend lunch treat is to head to Canary Wharf and enjoy a dim sum feast at Lotus –…
Review: belVita Crunch Breakfast Biscuits
I was recently sent a selection of belVita Crunch Breakfast Biscuits to review. Back when I was working in an office, I regularly scarfed a…
Benihana and the #BeniGirlsBash
If I had to choose one type of food to eat forever, it would probably be Japanese food. Sushi, teriyaki, katsu, miso, edamame, wasabi… mmmm….
Haggis Wellington with whisky sauce
Since today’s kind of a big deal in the UK, what with the referendum voting and all, I decided to make a suitable dinner for my…
Body by Vi 90-day challenge: day 0
As I explained in my previous post, I’ve decided give meal replacement shakes a try to see if they can give my weight loss the boost…