There are times when I really am my own worst enemy. I worry and stress about such silly things. My recent internal struggle with what weight
Category: Positive Thinking
Red Kites and Waterfalls
Since I last wrote I’ve been out and about in Wales exploring my old university stamping ground. Aberystwyth. It’s for quite a while been my
Regardless of where I am
I suppose that if there’s anything certain about life it’s that it’s uncertain. I can think of quite a few times when I’ve sat back
I call summer
Finally!!! The sun is out!!! It’s been hanging in the sky unashamedly for a couple of days now – and it’s presence is beginning to
Not horrible cardboard
In my mid forties I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m quite a relaxed individual. I don’t typically seek out noise, I like the peace
Leaning into Grassman
It’s been a little while since I felt like writing a post and this has been for a variety of reasons. Firstly there have been a
An oar each
Ok – so my diamond target member badge is in the bag. I’ve managed to maintain my weight for a year. Now I’ve reached yet
Diamond target membership award
Days really don’t get much better than today, because after what’s been (not counting the last three years) a lifetime of continual failure I finally
Cementing my future
It’s not difficult to feel good on a day like today. The sun is shining again during a week of glorious weather – and I’ve
There forever
Friday night is always a tough sell for me when it comes to sleeping. It’s usually related to weighing in on a Saturday morning but
The battle continues
Even at the best of times it can be really hard to remain focused on one’s goals (regardless of how important they are) and in
Shared flamboyance
(Author sips coffee and sighs…) February so far appears to be going pretty well. Life is coming together very nicely – and with the possible
The next milestone
So – January is over. As innocuous as it seemed at first, this turned out to be a completely fantastic but also extremely challenging month.
Difficult day
It’s a big day and if I’m brutally honest I’m struggling. Today is the third anniversary of my mother’s death and for many reasons (probably
Three years sober
Anniversaries. They’re funny things. They can be a cause for celebration, a reason for reflection, moments of triumph – or reminders of sadness. Some are
Diabetes update 2019
Well – it’s THAT time of year again. I get to find out what my diabetes results are. I know I’ve been a good boy
Learning things
You can learn something new every minute of every day. Yesterday afternoon for instance I learned that the manmade concrete structures on some beaches (apparently
Health outcomes and why you should try
It’s that time of year again. Around about now I’m reminded of the past as well as who I used to be – and for a
New target and new things
In my most recent post I was agonising about about what weight I should or shouldn’t be. I know that pounds and ounces at this
Forget the I word – it’s time for the J and G words
So – it’s January and the start of a new year. 2019 is stretched out in front of me – and as I type it
