Lent is a test of willpower. Every year, like many people around the world, I renounce things I like for 6 weeks – not because I’m a Catholic (although this is what the official papers say I am) but because I feel like if I don’t follow Lent, something bad will happen.
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My body the fat sponge
I’m taking a quick break from novel writing (it’s going terribly, by the way) to update you on this year’s sugar-free Lent challenge. I’m 1.5 weeks in and I’ve hit a plateau. This week was my ‘time of month’ (I don’t know why we call it this. It sounds like it should be the highlight of theContinue reading “My body the fat sponge”
One week, one half marathon, no sugar
I’ve made it a week without any sugar! I literally had children waving bananas and fistfuls of Jelly Babies in my face on Sunday during the Eastbourne Half Marathon and still I remained true to my promise to shun all sugar for Lent. In all honesty I probably should have just had a Jelly BabyContinue reading “One week, one half marathon, no sugar”
Life without sugar is pretty sweet
Day one of my ban on sugar is over. So far, I’m absolutely fine. I’m still alive, still sort of plump. I haven’t descended into a shaking, sweating, angry mess yet. After reading extensively about the effects of giving up sugar I was actually expecting something a bit more interesting than this. People report headaches,Continue reading “Life without sugar is pretty sweet”
A Visual Update on My Fat Loss Challenge (Day 5 of 21)
It’s day 5 of my 21 day meal replacement challenge and I’ve lost 3.1kgs (6.8 lbs) in total so far – not bloody bad!
Herbalife Challenge Day Four: I’m Such a Bore
When you’re on a fat loss regime, it’s hard not to be a massive buzzkill
Food dreams on day two of the Herbalife challenge
As I settled down to sleep after my first day of the 21 day Herbalife shake challenge, I drifted off and dreamed I was at a hotel breakfast buffet.
Challenge Update: First Day Down
I’m thirteen hours into my 21 day Herbalife shake challenge and my mind seems to have become a Delia Smith recipe book, presenting me with an imaginary slide-show of delicious-looking dishes bathed in golden light rotating slowly to unnervingly sensual M&S advert music
The 21 Day Herbalife Challenge
It’s pretty controversial, giving up food for 21 days Common sense tells us that eating a balanced diet is a million times better than drinking meal replacement shakes, no matter how many nutrients the brand claims are in there.
Preparing for the Warrior Run – Day 1
I’ve foolishly agreed to do the ‘Warrior Run’ in Brighton next month. I don’t really know much about what it involves, apart from worrying.
