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About Jen

Hi, I’m Jen Mellor; I live in Nottingham, UK. Using my knowledge and experience in weight loss and confidence, I can help you become your own cheerleader and best friend. Follow me for tips to help you live a happy, healthy life and be who you want to be! More about me.

Latest Articles

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An Honest Kiicity Smart Eye Massager Review

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My Honest Cotton Traders Review: Sea Glass Jeans & More

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Your complete 2026 guide to the Second Nature diet

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What is manifesting and why doesn’t it always work?

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The Best 1 Year Weight Loss Plan for Lasting Results

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Why Car Servicing Matters Before Longer Journeys

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Contrave vs Ozempic: Your UK Weight Loss Guide

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Is Bread Bad for You? The Honest Truth

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Latest Slimming Recipes and Cooking Tips

My recipes and cooking tips for those trying to follow a healthier lifestyle. If you are looking for Slimming World recipes or other low-calorie or low-fat recipes, these are a great fit. This is an independent blog, and as such, my recipes and tips are suitable for a variety of diets and lifestyles

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Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas: An Easy Snack Recipe

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20 easy Suitable for Slimming World recipes for families

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Easy Air Fryer Bread: How to Bake the Perfect Loaf

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How to Cook Perfect Air Fryer Sausages (Without the Mess)

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Latest in Time For Yourself

Spending time and energy on yourself is important. These are some of the most recent articles I have written to help you to do just that.

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What is manifesting and why doesn’t it always work?

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Top UK Festivals to Cure Your Glastonbury FOMO

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Unique Photo Spots in Newark-on-Trent

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The Ultimate Blind Date With a Book: Romance Edition

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Latest in Exercise

Exercise is good for your health as well as your well-being. Here are my latest exercise-related articles.

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How to Make Protein Shakes Taste Good (Even If You Hate Them)

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100 Brilliant Reasons to Exercise Today

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The truth about sex and weight loss: the facts revealed

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Active Exercise vs Passive Exercise: What’s the Difference?

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Exercise Articles

Latest in Weight Loss

If you are looking to lose weight and cook more from scratch, here are the latest articles I have for you, including specific Slimming World tips and guidance for other weight-loss plans. As this is an independent weight loss blog my articles are all impartial, my only focus is to help you.

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Your complete 2026 guide to the Second Nature diet

Read More Your complete 2026 guide to the Second Nature diet
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The Best 1 Year Weight Loss Plan for Lasting Results

Read More The Best 1 Year Weight Loss Plan for Lasting Results
A scale topped with tempting fast food items like fries, a burger, and onion rings sits on a tiled surface. Nearby, a measuring tape cleverly forms the word "diet," hinting at how easy it is to cheat the scales.

Contrave vs Ozempic: Your UK Weight Loss Guide

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Why do protein shakes for weight loss work?

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Latest in Travel

If you love to travel, then here are my latest travel-related articles. I love to travel too so I hope my tips help you.

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Top UK Festivals to Cure Your Glastonbury FOMO

Read More Top UK Festivals to Cure Your Glastonbury FOMO
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Unique Photo Spots in Newark-on-Trent

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Flying as a plus-size passenger: Tips for a comfy flight

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The best historical places to visit in Nottinghamshire

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Latest Reviews and Giveaways

I love to review products, share gift guides and run giveaways. Here are my latest posts that I hope you will find helpful.

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An Honest Kiicity Smart Eye Massager Review

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My Honest Cotton Traders Review: Sea Glass Jeans & More

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Best Dual Air Fryers UK 2026: A Simple Buying Guide

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How to Make Protein Shakes Taste Good (Even If You Hate Them)

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More Reviews, Gift Ideas and Giveaways

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Just Average Jen is an independent healthy lifestyle blog and the Slimming Recipes shared are in no way connected with any weight loss plan and no contributors have been trained by them or worked for them. It is the reader's responsibility to check Slimming World syn or Swip values, WW points and any other allowances themselves as those given are approximate. All recipes are unofficial Slimming World recipes, suitable for Weight Watchers, Noom and other diets. SWIPS is a registered trademark of Slimming World. This site is not affiliated with Slimming World.

Readers are strongly encouraged to consult with their doctor or health professional prior to making any changes to their diet or lifestyle. The information provided on this site is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.

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