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Bedroom Decorating Ideas for Sleeping Well

August 10, 2018

var noskim = 'true'; There's advice everywhere on how to sleep well. We all know the drill, go to bed at a regular time, have a hot bath, cut out the li... Read More...

Inspiration & Lifestyle6 Comments

Run Norwich 10k 2018 #RN18

August 7, 2018

This year was the 4th year Run Norwich has taken place, the 4th year I've run it, and my slowest one yet. Year one was pretty good, year 2 I went too fast fo... Read More...

Fitness & HealthRunning2 Comments

I'll be honest right now. I am HATING this weather. I like a bit of warmth. Maybe 21-22 degrees, when there's a light breeze and you take a cardigan just in case it gets a bit chilly later. This 25 degrees plus stuff has meant that I've basically ... Read More...

Fashion & Beauty2 Comments

The Magic Formula for a Balanced and Healthy Summer

July 20, 2018

So, in my head summer is a time when I will be eating light fresh salads, staying hydrated with lots of water and tucking into huge slices of Watermelon on the ... Read More...

Fitness & Health3 Comments

July Favourites

July 17, 2018

So far July has NOT been my favourite month. It's too hot and I feel disorganised and flustered, which I have for most of this year, but at least up till now it... Read More...

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Friday Frock Love: Debenhams

June 29, 2018

It's been a while since I wrote a Friday Frock Love, but with a hot and sticky summer in full swing, I'm definitely feeling the Frock Love right now! Today I've got some delicious picks from Debenhams. I really love a good department store, just b... Read More...

Fashion & Beauty1 Comment

A Photo an Hour – 24th June 2018

June 26, 2018

All the way back in 2016 I did a photo an hour on the 23rd June. Then, in 2017, I did the same thing. This year on the 23rd June I completely forgot, but I c... Read More...

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Review: Fitbit Versa

June 14, 2018

Fitness trackers have moved on a little since I bought my first Fitbit Flex back in 2014. For the last 2 years I've been totally in love with my TomTom Runne... Read More...

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Spa Aphrodite – A Luxury Spa Break in Slovakia

June 5, 2018

Those of you who follow me on Instagram or Facebook may have noticed last week I spent a totally envy-inducing few days in a spa in Slovakia. Today I'm going to tell you all about how it came to happen, and how you can get there yourself! Hones... Read More...

Travel & Events8 Comments

Why It’s Ok to Eat Pizza and other controversial topics

May 18, 2018

Currently I am part way through a Sports Nutrition diploma. It's part of a journey I started a long time ago when I was struggling to lose weight and just coul... Read More...

Food & Drink10 Comments

Island Run 10k 2018

May 10, 2018

This Bank Holiday weekend just gone saw me preparing to run my first 10k since August last year. And when I say my first 10k, I don't mean my first 10k race,... Read More...

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April Favourites

May 3, 2018

Somehow it is May already, and I have spent much of the last few weeks trying to catch up with a load of stuff that I didn't do when I was feeling really ill earlier this year. Which means sending lots of emails that say "Hey sorry for not replying t... Read More...

Inspiration & Lifestyle3 Comments

Fitness & Health

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