I was feeling really bloated, unhealthy and flabby a while ago. Months of agonising neck pain had caused me to stop moving and to do a lot of sitting around comfort eating. I had put on a stone and none of my clothes fitted. The weight tends to sit around my middle - it always has - so I still had skinny arms and legs. I felt totally out of proportion! Joining Slimming World was a big step for me. I just felt I needed a bit of support to lose the extra weight and this plan has been fantastic. … [Read More...]
Frugal Food
Meal planning to cut your grocery budget
I think meal planning is massively important to help cut your grocery budget. It helps you to manage your money and prevents food waste. For me, it also means we eat more healthily. As I am in the process losing a few pounds on Slimming World, it … [Read More...]
Slimming World flexitarian: this week’s meal plan
Slimming World flexitarian? 'What's that?', I hear you ask. I recently mentioned that I had started eating meat again, after being more or less vegetarian for the past couple of years. Doing Slimming World made me realise that, because I have IBS … [Read More...]
Money Saving
Shoestring Cottage update: Reasons to be cheerful
Every now and again I like to do a positive review of the story of Shoestring Cottage in recent months. It's always good to look at what has gone well and appreciate the small things that keep life chugging along nicely. Here are some things to be … [Read More...]
Making the most of the garden #fivefrugalthings
This week the weather has been warm and sunny here in Essex, despite the forecast being for heavy rain. Actually, I hope we get some soon as the garden needs it. We have been making the most of the garden this week, with some home produce and a … [Read More...]
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Slimming world motivation: 10 ideas to get back on the wagon
I was feeling really bloated, unhealthy and flabby a while ago. Months of agonising neck pain had caused me to stop moving and to do a lot of sitting around comfort eating. I had put on a stone and … [Read More...]
Ten summer money saving ideas
We have another holiday coming up soon and I am looking forward to it. Having these experiences and time away together is really important to us. Sure, holidays are an expense but they are a … [Read More...]
Meal planning to cut your grocery budget
I think meal planning is massively important to help cut your grocery budget. It helps you to manage your money and prevents food waste. For me, it also means we eat more healthily. As I am in the … [Read More...]
Frugal fails and a few wins too #fivefrugalthings
It's been another of those weeks where I have spent a bit too much money. However, amongst the frugal fails there were a few successes. Here is this week's five frugal things round up. Life's a … [Read More...]
Shoestring Cottage update: Reasons to be cheerful
Every now and again I like to do a positive review of the story of Shoestring Cottage in recent months. It's always good to look at what has gone well and appreciate the small things that keep life … [Read More...]