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After my post-holiday weigh-in last week, I was raring to go and ready for a loss this week. I’ve been on plan since we came back from holiday, and I found it quite easy to get right back into it, more so than I thought. We went to my brother-in-law’s for dinner on Saturday, and I might have eaten a whole pizza – piglet! I was right back on plan on Sunday, though and managed to get a lot of speed food to balance the naughty.
Thanks to A Strong Coffee and her recipe for a walnut cake using coconut oil, I have recently discovered how excellent coconut oil is! I’ve had an unopened jar sitting in my cupboard for months, and the first time I used it was a couple of weeks ago when I made the walnut cake. It was delicious, and using natural coconut oil rather than butter made it even better, as it added flavour with natural goodness.
Food is such a universal thing. It doesn’t matter if you’re two years old or ninety-two years old, everyone can get excited and invested in making delicious food and drinks. It is an excellent way to bring the whole family together and those skills will stay with your little ones for life. With summer here and the weather trying its best to get better and brighter, it is the ideal time to get some cooking classes on the go. Even if you aren’t great at cooking yourself, you and the family are sure to have a giggle with the hope …
Our Favourite Five is a monthly linky from Maria at Suburban Mum – there are no strict rules, just that you can link up a list of five of your favourite things from the last month. I thought it would be good to think about what we have enjoyed during the past month and we can also look back on our lists in the future 🙂 Now obviously it’s a little late as it’s now May but April was a fun month for us so I thought what better month to start on! I will try and post on time every month but, well, …
3 holiday health problems and how to avoid them If you’re off on holiday this summer, it’s likely you’ll want to avoid anything that might scupper your chances of having the time of your life. To keep your health intact while you’re abroad, keep reading. Here are three holiday health problems and what you can do to avoid them. 1. Your period While you may have an indication as to when your period will arrive, it can’t always be helped if your holiday plans and ‘time of the month’ clash. While tampons are an option, you may not feel comfortable …