Stacey in the Sticks

Slimming World weigh in #69 – the one where I’m a bit gutted…

by StaceyUpdated on November 7, 2024June 24, 2016

After my small loss at last week’s weigh in and not quite reaching that next stone bracket yet again, I went away from group with my determined head on because I really wanted to break into it this week. I had my meals planned, we had no other plans elsewhere, and we didn’t have any impromptu meals out which could have steered me off track. I didn’t even go slightly over my syns this week, on any day! I can’t remember the last time that happened, to be honest…

Kitchen review Review

The DOT Digital Oven Thermometer | Review

by StaceyUpdated on June 20, 2016June 21, 2016

We are definitely meat lovers in our house; don’t get me wrong, we do eat the odd veggie meal, but the majority of our meals involve cooking meat. I find my oven can be a bit temperamental with its temperature, and cooking times tend to vary so I can never depend on that alone to ensure meat is cooked. Obviously this is very important with meat such as poultry, and unless it is cut into like I used to do, then it’s hard to tell if it is properly cooked. That was, until I was introduced to The DOT Digital Oven …

Anxiety Blog Depression Mental health

It’s okay to not feel okay | Depression

by StaceyUpdated on June 16, 2016June 19, 2016

I know some people like to keep to themselves, but I’m very open about my mental health issues and it helps me to talk about it sometimes, even though I haven’t blogged about it for a while. I just want people to know, it’s okay to not feel okay. Recently, I’ve been feeling okay up until the last couple of weeks, when it got to the point that I couldn’t even face going out and I was inside for 3 days straight. I hate feeling like I’m going to burst into tears, or I actually do, all day every single day. Like …

Book review Review

Happily by Sophie Tanner | Book review

by StaceyUpdated on June 16, 2016June 17, 2016

I have to admit I was quite curious about the main subject of this book, Happily by Sophie Tanner – self marriage – as I had never heard of such a thing previously and I must admit I thought it was a bit odd… How far will you go for your Happily Ever After? Chloe Usher’s had enough of being asked why she’s ‘still single’; people can’t seem to understand why she’s not freaking out about the slippery slope to spinsterhood. But, as far as Chloe’s concerned, life is sweet; she’s happy, she loves her job, her friends and her …

Health Lifestyle Slimming World Weight Loss

Slimming World weigh in 68 – the one with the relief…

by StaceyUpdated on June 15, 2016June 16, 2016

After my weigh in last week and being oh so close to the next stone bracket, I went away from group feeling more determined than I have been recently; I think I’ve finally managed to get my head back in the game after not being with it for so long after the Christmas period (yes, it’s taken that long!). I’ve also started back with meal planning which I find really helps, as well as overcooking and freezing for those nights when we are out a bit late or I just cannot be bothered to cook. I managed to stay on plan all …