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Month: November 2016

Stairs and how I’ve learned to love them

November 28, 2016 daveywankenobie

It’s been busy day that’s been a little disappointing in one respect, but encouraging in others. I had been expecting a call back from a

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Fried sprouts and selfies

November 26, 2016 daveywankenobie

I unexpectedly found my happy place in some sprouts just now. I bought them last week thinking that I’d make them part of a recipe with

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Frosty Jack

November 25, 2016 daveywankenobie

Perspective is often the only thing that separates us from feeling depressed and feeling elated. I’m sure that in 99% of cases it’s simply a choice

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Teeny tiny Chewie

November 24, 2016 daveywankenobie

I feel flipping wonderful. Apple Watch has been dutifully monitoring my activities so far today and it’s reporting that a little under seven miles has

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43% less likely to suffer amputation or death

November 22, 2016 daveywankenobie

It’s very early days for my job search but I’m already becoming increasingly aware that it’s going to be a big test of mental fortitude. Since

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Setting interim goals

November 20, 2016 daveywankenobie

A long chat with someone yesterday left me thinking about ‘the man I was’ vs ‘the man I am now’ vs ‘the man I am becoming’.

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Puppy love

November 19, 2016 daveywankenobie

Back when I started writing my blog I had the twin objectives of getting myself a dog and getting fit. The latter has very much become the

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Phishing and old jeans

November 18, 2016 daveywankenobie

It seems that at times I’m still my own worst enemy. Even after all my progress lately I’m at times (irritatingly) prone to looking at the worst

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Ryton Woods

November 13, 2016 daveywankenobie

I woke up early this morning. I’d been feverishly dreaming of video games and my slumber had consequently been spent in outer space, heavily outnumbered by

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Miley twerks no more

November 12, 2016 daveywankenobie

It’s been a drizzly and damp day today – and I guess maybe as a consequence the group this morning at Slimming World seemed smaller than

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Extra ventilation

November 11, 2016 daveywankenobie

This last few weeks has seen the demise of a couple of old acquaintances. Thankfully they were not people, but elderly denims that did not

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No curtains

November 9, 2016 daveywankenobie

I feel optimistic today – which given the dull, grey and overcast sky is not really how I guess I expected to feel when I first

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Hello park, I’ve missed you!

November 7, 2016 daveywankenobie

It’s an absolutely beautiful autumn day today and the park this morning is filled with wonderful colours. A light breeze is in the air, and

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Normal service has been resumed

November 6, 2016 daveywankenobie

Ok – from the moment I woke up today I felt different. Lighter somehow – and not in a physical sense. The dark mood from

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Seven and a half stone off.

November 5, 2016 daveywankenobie

Today I feel oddly deflated, which is particularly perverse given that I’m actually back on track. After a week of going back to basics and writing

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Distance update

November 3, 2016 daveywankenobie

Although it seems strangely inappropriate to celebrate the number of miles I’ve walked lately (given that doing it to excess appears to have caused my current injury) this

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Portion control – a work in progress. 

November 2, 2016 daveywankenobie

There are a lot of people who have said to me at some point or another that they’re amazed that I could be so open

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Lovely morning in St Nics today. Frosty but beautiful on my way for a swim 🥶
It’s been a while since I posted a side by side comparison - but I think it’s a good time to remind myself of how different life is. Most of my side by sides are simply me in the past and me now - however the picture today has a dual meaning. It’s who’s by my side that’s as Important as how I look. On the left is the Slimming World Ball a couple of weeks ago. Although I’m technically out of target in that picture I’ve come so far that when I look at the image pragmatically it doesn’t matter. I have someone that means the world to me on my arm. Life is infinitely better because she’s in it. Not only am I healthier and happier (and sober!) but I feel like I’ve finally found what I never realised I always needed. My friend on the right is lovely too by the way - but nothing beats being in love 🥰 #slimmingworld #slimmingworlduk #slimming #fitnessmotivation #fitness #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthyfood #foodoptimising #transformationtuesday #diamondtargetmember @angie.slimmingworld
Most of my posts aren’t about what I eat - and truthfully I’ve been somewhat off plan recently - but now I’m back on track and taking a real pleasure in cooking hearty meals for myself and my other half now that the cold nights are drawing in. You can’t beat a chilli or a roast dinner when it’s freezing outside! #slimmingworld #slimmingworlduk #slimming #fitnessmotivation #fitness #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthyfood #foodoptimising #diamondtargetmember @angie.slimmingworld
Cold? What cold? # bodymagic
Slim fit shirts. The curse of rounded people like myself. So pwetty 😍
Now THAT was a good workout day! Look at the rings spin round 😱 #slimmingworld #slimmingworlduk #slimming #fitnessmotivation #fitness #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthyfood #foodoptimising #diamondtargetmember @angie.slimmingworld
Last week I got to say goodbye to my time as the Slimming World 2018 MOTY in style at the 2019 Ball and today the official pre event photo of myself with Alan Carr and Margaret arrived. The ball in the evening was great, the people wonderful, and the year in which I was lucky enough to represent this genuinely caring organisation was a gift. It’s true that they touch hearts and also that they save lives - mine being one of them. #alancarr #slimmingworld #slimmingworlduk #slimming #fitnessmotivation #fitness #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthyfood #foodoptimising #diamondtargetmember @angie.slimmingworld
It’s been a year since I first started swimming and I’m proud to say I’m still going! This is something that I occasionally forget is a major mood lifter and has a real impact on my weight maintenance. #slimmingworld #slimmingworlduk #slimming #fitnessmotivation #fitness #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthyfood #foodoptimising #diamondtargetmember @angie.slimmingworld
It’s a perfect day for an autumnal walk - and a great opportunity to kickstart some renewed focus on weight loss and body magic. Time to get back to target!!! #slimmingworld #slimmingworlduk #slimming #fitnessmotivation #fitness #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthyfood #foodoptimising #diamondtargetmember @angie.slimmingworld
You gotta love charity shops. 50p for ‘V for Vendetta’ by Alan Moore. An absolute classic and one that I didn’t have on my shelf until now! Normally £15.99 and £10.50 on Amazon #eveningsorted #comics #alanmoorecomics #vforvendetta
@jodieslimmingworldmee rocking the dancefloor baby 💃
Can’t complain about the food - although it’s funny that the most chocolatey thing I’ve tasted ever is the one with the slimming World logo plastered all over it. Must by syn free lol #slimmingworld #slimmingworlduk #slimming #fitnessmotivation #fitness #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthyfood #foodoptimising #diamondtargetmember @angie.slimmingworld

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