On the benefits of weight lifting. I’m planning to start using weights again in the autumn, and I’m really looking forward to buying my first dumbbells. And then, perhaps, a barbell. And a kettlebell… Yep, I’m planning to have my very own mini-gym at home just spending what I used to pay for my gym membership on bits and bobs as I go along. I refuse to be a vegetable for another winter!

When you set your goals, make sure they are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-framed) and divided into short term, middle term and long term. If your goal is to shed 100 pounds in a year, that’s too much and too long for you to be able to stay focussed and motivated. If you break it down into mini-goals of 5/10lbs each, chanses are you’ll make it. And for each mini goal you achieve you will raise your motivation and your self-esteem. Positive actions lead to positive thoughts and feelings that lead to even more positive actions. So take baby steps. But keep walking. 

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Exactly! That voice in your head is your brain talking. And when it comes to food. drinks and self-image your brain is a big fat liar that cannot be trusted! The brain loves to tell you to eat sugar and fat and to drink alcohol and smoke and look yourself in the miorror and hate what you see. The body doesn’t engage in that kind of nonsense. The body knows better. It’s your body you want to befriend. It’s your body who could tell you where to go and what to do. And unlike your treacherous brain, your body would never lead you astray. 

Free your mind… Let go of those limiting beliefs that hold you back and tell you what you can’t do. Open your eyes. Think. Don’t let anyone else tell you how to eat, what to wear, what you should look like etc. What is it you really want? What is it you really need? How can you take better care of yourself and your body? Find the truth and the answers in yourself. Free your mind!

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I do. And I think He does. <3

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Weight does not dictate your health or your worth. It’s just a number. Healthy is what healthy does and your worth is measured on so many different scales all related to who you are not how many pounds you carry. Find the weight that is good for you, live a clean and healthy life, love, have fun, relax and do your best in everything you do. Life is short so make it sweet. x

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Just wanna spread some love and support here. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from and whatever your life has been I’m glad you are here. Thank you for following me and making my journey a better and more interesting one. <3

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As I’ve said before, I wouldn’t go near any kind of soy product that hadn’t been fermented (soy sauce, miso, natto, tempeh) but I’m posting this for the other mylks. This is the easiest thing in the world to make - and such a lovely feeling to squeeze the mylk out of the bag. You can always get fresh mylk and the pulp can be turned into “cheese” or pate or whatever you want, really. You don’t need to drink cow’s secretions - you can make your own healthy and tasty mylk at home and use for cooking, baking and drinking. 

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A week’s wort of fabulous, colourful and nutritious food! Just need to add some nuts and seeds and we’re ready to go.

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My weekend visitor! He’s a gentle giant but the cat does not approve of his presence. :/

Yup, that’s my baby! The rambunctious cat food thief… xD

My daugther and her Fluffy Fiancé  is celebrating the jubilee away from home. Not sure which one I miss the most, Fenris or Morgan… ;o))