One year on from taking the huge jump into self-employment

This week is the anniversary of me giving up my job and running my business full time and what a rollercoaster it has been!! I thought I’d share with you some of my thoughts about it. It has always been my dream to run my own business, having grown up with my parents running theirContinue reading “One year on from taking the huge jump into self-employment”

Being a judge at The British Pie Awards

On the 25th April 2012 I had the honour of being a judge at British Pie Awards 2012 – http://www.britishpieawards.co.uk/index.php?pid=1, before I talk about my day as a judge I want to sum up the awards in numbers: 1 Supreme Champion – Dunkleys – Chicken, Ham, Mushroom, Buttered Leeks & Suet Pastry Pie 1 SpecialContinue reading “Being a judge at The British Pie Awards”

One of Lincolnshire’s Hidden Gems

The other Sunday I was at a loose end so decided to head out to the coast to one of my favourite places in Lincolnshire, Anderby Creek. I know we don’t have lots of crowds in Lincolnshire but if you want somewhere to go that is a complete escape from it all, Anderby Creek is theContinue reading “One of Lincolnshire’s Hidden Gems”

Operation Body Shape – Time to start it again…

Well you’ve probably noticed that I haven’t written a post for a good few weeks; well the reason for this was that February was a complete write off when it came to working towards my goal. It did start well but then I got sick, then work got really busy and then I just lostContinue reading “Operation Body Shape – Time to start it again…”

Operation Body Shape – Stopped in my tracks

Well this week hasn’t been the best! I managed to drag myself to the gym on Monday morning and that’s the last time I’ve been. I’ve not been feeling great this week. I can’t really put my finger on why, but I’ve  just not been feeling 100% so I decided that it must be myContinue reading “Operation Body Shape – Stopped in my tracks”

Operation Body Shape – Still a long way to go

Well after the euphoria of how well I did in January, I’ve seem to have lost a little bit of momentum with it all. Yes, I’m still getting to the gym on a regular basis despite the snow giving me a very good reason not to go, but am finding it hard to move myselfContinue reading “Operation Body Shape – Still a long way to go”

Operation Body Shape – Back on track now!!

After the blip last week I’ve managed to get back into the routine of exercise, managing 4 times at the gym (2 CV, 1 Weight and 1 swim) and also went rowing too, more about that later!! Food wise, I’m getting there too; the small plate system is great as I don’t have to worryContinue reading “Operation Body Shape – Back on track now!!”