That’s week 2 completed so we are halfway through the challenge now. It was another mixed week for weather with quite a few rainy days, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping our steppers! Unfortunately not everyone has synced their data to the Count.It site yet so I can only …
HELLO! This October 2020 – Kirstie and I ( sadly Jenny could not start with us due to illness) – began our NC500 Challenge. As our email on our return detailed – our challenge was sadly postponed after 2 days in – due to extreme adverse weather conditions …
Are you planning on buying a real Christmas tree this year? For years now, I have bought my Christmas trees from Caring Christmas Trees, which is working to help end homelessness in Scotland. All profits from Caring Christmas Trees go to Bethany Christian Trust’s winter work. Caring Christmas Trees are …
We have now completed the first week of our autumn step challenge, it was a mixed week for weather but it looks like that didn’t stop anyone getting out and about and logging those steps! Unfortunately not everyone has synced their data to the Count.It site yet so I can …
I found the below healthy-eating recipe and tried it out, and it was really tasty. I didn’t have yoghurt to make the raita, so just served it with a little soured cream. Lamb and Squash Biryani with Cucumber Raita Prep: 10 mins Cook: 25 mins Serves 4 Low-calorie, rich in …
Inspired by the posts about Healthy Eating Week, I ditched usual lunch options today and instead had home-made leek and potato soup (with my own home-grown leeks), accompanied by some home-made wholemeal bread. It was the nicest workday lunch I’d had in ages and set me up well for my …
THE CHALLENGE: Get active every day – move more! Why is it important to get active and move more? Physical activity is beneficial because it can: help to manage the balance between energy in and energy out, to maintain a healthy weight improve heart health and strengthen muscles and bones …
This is a great recipe for filling up on fibre and veg, and makes a good packed lunch. I often add some flaked poached or hot smoked salmon for extra flavour. The wholegrain rice makes it super-healthy. It can keep for a day or two in the fridge too. I …
THE CHALLENGE: Have at least 6-8 unsweetened drinks every day – water is a great choice! Why is it important to drink plenty? On average, water makes up more than half of our body weight and we need fluid for our body to work properly. Water is constantly …
We are now on day two of healthy eating week and I thought I would share some of my efforts so far. I didn’t get off to the best start, I did well with the wholegrains challenge on Monday but forgot to take photo’s of my meals! Better luck on …
