Healthy living without perfection

Helping you become your own cheerleader

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Hi, I’m Jen, and welcome to my little space on the internet. After losing 10 stone and learning that health is about much more than the number on the scales, I created Just Average Jen to share healthy recipes, honest advice and real-life experiences without judgment.

My goal is simple: to help you become your own cheerleader and build healthy habits that work in real life.

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What help do you need today?

Choose the area you’d like support with, and I’ll point you in the right direction

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New here?

Welcome! If you’ve just found Just Average Jen, these are the pages I’d recommend starting with. They’ll give you a feel for who I am, what I’ve learned and how I can help.

My Story – how losing 10 stone changed my life (and why it wasn’t the happy ending I expected).
Weight Loss Support – Honest advice from someone who’s been there.
Healthy Recipes – Family-friendly meals that don’t feel like “diet food”.
Wellbeing & Confidence – Helping you feel healthier, happier and kinder to yourself.
What Food Noise Actually Feels Like – One of my most personal and most-read articles.

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My Latest Recipes and Cooking Tips

Easy, realistic recipes for busy families and anyone trying to eat a little more healthily. From quick dinners and budget-friendly meals to high-protein snacks and healthier comfort food, every recipe is made with real life in mind.

Homemade Chip Shop Curry Sauce

Easy Chinese Curry Sauce – Homemade Takeaway Style

Easy Vegetarian Curry Recipes for Delicious Meat-Free Dinners

Easy Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes for Fuss-Free Dinners

More recipes and cooking tips

My Latest in Weight Loss

Weight loss is rarely as simple as eating less and moving more. Here you’ll find honest articles about food noise, weight regain, mindset, medication and my own experiences of losing 10 stone, without judgment or promises of perfection.

Running for Beginners: Everything You Need to Start Running

Food Noise and Obesity: What It Is and Why Food Can Feel So Hard to Ignore

The Emotional Baggage We Carry Into Weight Loss

The Mediterranean Diet: What It Is and How to Get Started

My Latest in Wellbeing

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.

Fitness Tracker vs Smartwatch: What’s the Difference?

Where Does Psychiatry Fit Into Eating Disorder Recovery?

How to Stay Healthy in Winter: Realistic Tips for the Colder Months

How to Improve a Negative Body Image When You Don’t Love Your Body

Latest in Exercise

Exercise doesn’t have to mean joining a gym, running miles or pushing yourself until you’re exhausted. I’m much more interested in finding ways to move that feel manageable, enjoyable and realistic for you. Whether you’re starting exercise at a higher weight, building your confidence, trying something new or simply looking for ways to be a little more active, you’ll find plenty of ideas here.