Back .....

Yes I am back and some things never change! Yes I am still on my weight loss journey, or more rightly another weight loss journey cause I put most of what I lost back on again!

So I hear you cry what you are doing now?! Well since January I have been doing freedom eating combined with 5:2 diet, plus using a Bodyblade (more to come on that) and have lost 29lbs not to mention inches galore but without paying out each week, being told off and getting upset.  I have a fabulous support network via Facebook too. There's lots of stuff there I guess many of you don't understand but am not going to do a huge post on here right now, that will bore you to tears all in one hit.

So why am I back? It's all down to me being asked by so many people for advice on cooking, recipes etc not only through work but also on the Facebook forum I am on where the lovely people there support me. Today's question was about Miso and what to do with this wonderful healthy product so whilst I have done a quick answer on there I will endeavour in a future post to demystify this ingredient and also offer hints, tips and recipes, even recommendations about things to try and possibly NOT to try!

So if all this has whetted your appetite stop by again plus let me know what you would like to know!

Sooooooo

here I am FOUR stone lighter and feeling like a new woman!!  Wearing clothes I never thought I would and loving it!!!  Still going to keep going tho cause want to have a healthy BMI!!!

Weightwatchers update!!

Well another week and another weigh in - lost another 4lbs so have now lost over half a stone at 7.5 lbs which means I got my silver 7!!!

Found that I am eating a lot more apples and other fresh fruit but have to say that tip of the week this week is when you are full - STOP eating!!!  Sounds easy doesn't it LOL!  We went to a carvery last week which was really good as lots of veggies but had planned for a dessert as well - when it came to it I really wondered if the points were worth it and as I was full anyway went without one!!! 

All in all feeling very pleased with myself I have to say

Weight Watchers

Well we did it last week and a friend and I have joined Weightwatchers!  One week in and I have lost three and a half pounds and no I am NOT sharing with you all how much I have to lose except to say that this is going to be a marathon and NOT a sprint LOL!

They have a new system now for counting the points called Propoints and the best part is that fruit now has a zero point value so will be keeping the fruit bowl full!  Hubby is following the plan as well and has lost 3lbs this week with a total of 10 now since cutting back in January - watch this space for the incredible shrinking couple and we will try and share hints and tips with other WWs out there as well.

So ..........  what is my tip of the week?  Meringue nests!  Just had one with just half a pot (75g) of natural yogurt and some frozen mixed berries (defrosted) and it was just yummy and felt like a real indulgence so we will be having more of these.
 

DONE!!!

Yes I cannot believe it either but I have actually completed my January Mini Book!  Well sort of in that I need to get DH and DD to write down their hopes for 2011 so that I can add them to the book.  Have to say it is a great book to make and so easy to put together!  Sorry that there is not very much to show but love the fact that I have been able to use some beautiful envelopes I had been given and not know what to do with them.

 Thanks so much Karen for doing this and best of all I have not bought any more stash!!!!!  Here's to Love in February ..............  still working on that one but have a few options so should not be a problem :)!

Fallen at the first!!!

Yes here we are at the end of January and I have not managed to do my first mini book! Still on a positive note the house is much much tidier and we are all taking part in keeping that way AND improving upon it week by week so here's to a nice clean start to 2011 - just need to get the book done before I am due to start for Feb now and get myself a bit slimmer too!!! LOL!  Just hope that everyone is having more luck with their mini a month!

New Beginnings

OK so I have now figured out what I am going to do for this month for my mini book this month without really thinking about it.  New beginning are going to be to have a (reasonably) tidy house by getting everyone else at home on board with it too (shame I cannot include the kitties in that LOL!) and although everyone says this I really want this year to be one that I end a bit fitter and slimmer. I had back problems late last year and basically if I don't do these things then it is going to keep coming back so I really need to hit these goals!!!


OK off to find out more about what is happening with the mini books this week and will keep you updated on how I am getting along - wish us all luck!!!

New Year New Start???

Well here goes into 2011!!  Very little blogging been done so here is to a new year a new start and a new challenge!  I am hoping to join in with Karen's Mini Book a Month Challenge AND I aim to work out how to add the little widget thing at the side so if you want to join in you can too - so challenge one is getting the widget sorted but in the meantime if you want to join in too you can find the details http://whatsthisiseethen.blogspot.com/2011/01/mini-month-starts-today.html

A YEAR???

Been nearly a year WHOOOPS!!! Going to update as there has been LOTS going on including some new furbabies for you all to see.

Been Published!!!!

Oh dear has it really been that long since I got on here :o! Taken Sarah to give me a kick again to get posting but been rather busy lately setting up my Jamie at Home business! Will expand on that again but it anyone wants any more info just leave a comment and I will get back to you.

SOOOO what finally made me post? Well as you can see there is a LO at the top of this posting and it is one that appeared in the September issue of Scrapbook Trends! I was thrilled this one was chosen as it is probably my fave LO of all time and a photo of myself I actually like as well which is almost as amazing as me being published LOL! Well all the details on in the mag if you are interested so won't bore you with them all over again but promise to be back soon with more ramblings on ........... especially about my new venture!

They loved it!

Meant to let you all know before but my Mum and Dad really loved the album!!! Dad said he was pleased he did not have to pay me for all the time it must have taken to have done it. Now it is Mum's 60th soon so will have to think of something special for that.

Finally DONE!

At last but nearly 6 months late here is my parents anniversary album for their 4o years together. Sneaky peek for you all as they do not get it until next Friday so SSSSHHHHH! Done using K&Co Maison kit from QVC and lots of bling, flowers and of course TIME!

British Museum

OK I am not quite certain this is going to work but here goes for the slide show of all my pics from the British Museum last Monday with Brenda Pinnick, Bridget, Leonie, Fab and Vincent! Great place and I highly recommend it to anyone who is visiting London AND it is free!!!

Just done it and for some reason it is not showing one of the photos!!! Been trying but cannot change it so any help appreciated :)

What's coming???

WATCH this space!!!! Cause I have to sort out photos and will be uploading very soon to show you what I got from Wossy and also to show you what a great time I had at the British Museum with Brenda Pinnick and friends!!

Meet Brenda Pinnick in Person!!!

Yes you can! If you are around next Monday at 10am then she will be waiting to meet fellow crafters at the British Museum.

Let her know you are coming along on her blog http://www.brendapinnick.com/blog/ so that she does not miss you :) and who knows? I might even see you there!

Flowers in April!

Well over on UK Scrappers this month the photography competition is to take a photo of flowers and my Camellia bush was in bloom so too good an opportunity to miss out on! I just love the colour of this and the variegated leaves make it even more beautiful!

Well that was me sorted out I thought until this poor little bumble bee seemed not able to fly and was crawling around on the grass. We were worried about one of the cats getting it to be honest so placed it on a dandelion so it would get some food and it was very good and stayed there whilst I got my camera out! Love this one where you can see the raindrops on the wings.


I love this shot too as you do not normally take a photo of a flower from this angle - just wish the bee could have turned around a bit LOL!

Apologies for no photos yet of my prizes from last weekend - they HAVE arrived and promise to share them all with you soon. In the meantime I am hoping for good weather tomorrow so that I can head off and get some bluebells shots.

Radio 2 Winner!!!!

Well I cannot believe it - yesterday I called into the Jonathan Ross show on Radio 2 and got onto the competition! Not only that I got a great plug for UK Scrappers AND I won so there are goodies on the way to me including hopefully some of the chocolate from Willie who had the programme on Channel 4! Have got more updates for you craftwise but if you want to hear me then go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/jonathan-ross/ and click on listen - I was on around 1 hour 50 mins into the programme with the quiz on following the news at 12pm!

Will let you see what goodies I won when I get them :)

My Craft Space!!!!! Part 2

View of Expedit unit 2 with desk and DHs unit - or otherwise known as the space I use for my robo LOL!
Pictures above the unit. The top one was bought at an art shop near London Bridge and reminded me so much of my cat Bardsley. The bottom one is actually a framed decoupage picture which came from a craft fayre
Apologies for the refelection on this but this is a lovely print by Brenda Pinnick (those of you who watch QVC will know who I mean :)) which the lovely Lesley got me for my Secret Santa - yes it is finally framed and on the wall and sits about my PC so I can always look at it. It was such a lovely suprise so thanks again Lesley :)

So that is my room! Anyone who wants to know anything just ask, nothing exciting but it is my space and I can craft to my hearts content in here :)

My Craft Space!!!!! Part 1

From the doorway - as you can see there is just about room for the chair LOL!
The cat space :)
Expedit Unit 1 which is behind my chair
Expedit Unit 1 - you can just about see my flowers hanging from the end!
Expedit unit 2 whiche the desk is attached to - all my papers and cardstock are housed in the striped folders (Ok nearly all!) Also room for my robo to be to hand

More in part 2.............

OK it didn't happen......

Confession time - I did not post as promise BUT now the school hols are here and I am not running around I am aimming to sort this out and get some photos on next week! Just realised that I have downloaded loads and they are at their destinations now so means that I can share with you :)

The Dance Show last weekend was a great success - again photos to follow and also lots for me to scrap! There never seem to be enough hours in the day ............