It's time to start digging up those Squirrelled Nuts!!!!

Slinky

Sea_Shell wrote: »

We all have to look at ourselves in the mirror each morning, and for those with kids or grandkids...that stare should be a long hard one!!!

Indeed. The most environmentally friendly thing we can do is not have children.

ggmf

Brilley wrote: »

apparently its a bit of an urban myth that you need to do 10k steps per day, it's actually better (and quicker) to do 3 * 10 mins of "fast" walking instead.

There is no proven evidence that 10K is the magic number. An article yesterday suggests that a combination of interval (fast walking) and normal walking exercise is better. Apparently normal walking exercise allows the brain to appreciate your surroundings and notice more, hence is better for your metal health, intervals are better for your cardio well-being. Who to believe?

Sea_Shell

At the end of the day ANY exercise is better than sitting on the sofa eating biscuits!! Just get moving!!!



Says the lady who is now scoffing a pan au chocolate....having just run 6 miles!!

Anonymous101

Does anyone else listen to the Feel Better Live More podcast that Rangan Chatterjee does?


I've been listening to it for the last year or so and have got loads of value from it. I'd highly recommend it to anyone especially those into their health and wellbeing.

MallyGirl

Brilley wrote: »

...I am not doing dry January this year as I actually gave up drinking (alcohol) in August, and don 't really miss it! (There are some really nice alcohol free beers about now). This has also helped to keep the weight off over Christmas. Also watched a good program the other day regarding exercise, (Dr. Michael Moseley), apparently its a bit of an urban myth that you need to do 10k steps per day, it's actually better (and quicker) to do 3 * 10 mins of "fast" walking instead. (Although I do enjoy walking for pleasure).

I am doing dry January as I am off to Tenerife in February and the swimsuit will be coming out as we will have a pool - and we are sharing the villa with another family so I will be visible.
OH was thinking about it and then I got hit with one of those winter bugs which meant I had no desire to drink alcohol or eat much either so that gave me a good start. Tonight is Friday night curry - the first real test for OH!
We have loads of booze as we hosted a big NYE party so this is a temporary thing but I expect I will stick with no midweek drinking at home come February (except for holiday when all bets are off).
I had my first night at run club this week and could definitely tell that I hadn't been for a month - I have entered my first 10k in May so I have a target to aim for. I have not yet run that far.

Brilley

..never really drank anything in the week anyway, it was mainly a Friday and Saturday night mini binge as a stress reliever from work. But since not working I started to question why I was still drinking?...so packed it up. I am not saying I am off alcohol / teetotal for ever I will still have the odd glass of wine when I feel like it. Just that the longer you don't drink the harder it is to start again, (ie you can no longer say "I have not had a drink for the last x months!).

jimi_man

I don't normally do resolutions, other than never to make a New Year's resolution again, however this year I've committed to wet January.

It's going pretty well, on track to complete by the end of the month. Tbh it's a lot easier than I thought and actually, very enjoyable.

Sea_Shell

jimi_man wrote: »

I don't normally do resolutions, other than never to make a New Year's resolution again, however this year I've committed to wet January.

It's going pretty well, on track to complete by the end of the month. Tbh it's a lot easier than I thought and actually, very enjoyable.

Sounds like a plan!!!

I've just demolished a plate of chilli con carne (with minced beef!!!) washed down with a glass of red!! Lovely jubbly!!:beer:

atush

Brilley wrote: »

...I am not doing dry January this year as I actually gave up drinking (alcohol) in August, and don 't really miss it! (There are some really nice alcohol free beers about now). This has also helped to keep the weight off over Christmas. Also watched a good program the other day regarding exercise, (Dr. Michael Moseley), apparently its a bit of an urban myth that you need to do 10k steps per day, it's actually better (and quicker) to do 3 * 10 mins of "fast" walking instead. (Although I do enjoy walking for pleasure).

Based on some unplanned/un-budgeted income from part time work I have increased our planned spend for this year, just not sure what to spend it on! Also still struggling to get my head around the the idea of spending rather than saving!

I tried all the Alcohol free beers but none of them realy tasted nice. I think Heineken and Peroni were the nicest i tried.

I am a red wine drinker but the Sauvinon Blancs seem the nicest. M&S and Sainsburys were the best i tried. All a little sweet.
Reds i tried were all pretty poor (and sweet) though.

atush

Sea_Shell wrote: »

You get an amazing lather from your body wash of choice, plus added exfoliation!!

I see. But i dont use body wash, i use a bar.