Midweek Catch-Up 18-03/26
Hello again, I hope you are all well. Here we are again with my midweek catch-up. Apologies, I missed last week’s again, but the benefit of that is you get a double update this week. I have a lot to say so grab a cuppa and settle down for a long read.
Health Catch-Up
I don’t really have much to update here, but I have been referred to a weight loss support program called Oviva and had my first call with them yesterday, so I am hoping to share more about that with you soon. They can offer Wegovy injections, but I am not sure about that yet; I am currently just looking at food- and exercise-related changes.
I have appointments coming up with respiratory and gynaecology in a few weeks, so I am hoping those start to move towards a diagnosis for each of my long-term problems. It is so frustrating when it feels like you spend years trying to get recognition and support for long-term conditions, isn’t it?
Family and Life
Ben and I attend a local photography group, which we have been enjoying. Last Wednesday (which is why I missed the midweek catch-up!), we went to take photos in Newark, which is so beautiful, but also the location where we are getting married next year, so I enjoyed that. I also had a few little trips into independent bookshops, which were lovely. In Newark Bookshop, I bought The Librarian of Auschwitz, which looks like a good read.
Books
I haven’t read as much as normal over the last few weeks as I have just not been as engrossed in anything. I have, however, almost finished Drowning in Paper Flowers, which is really good so far.
Blog posts you may have missed
Here are the articles I have written in the last couple of weeks that you may have missed and fancy reading.
Food and Recipes
- How to use mustard powder in cooking
- Greek yoghurt vs plain yoghurt
- Healthy alternatives to butter
- Cooking with Cumin Seeds and Cumin Powder – top tips
- How to make healthy meatballs that taste good
- Low Swip Sauces – the best Ketchup, Mayo and more
- 10 Suitable for Slimming World Chicken Recipes
- How to make an easy healthy peppercorn sauce
- 5 Healthy pasta bakes that won’t ruin your diet
- Tasty fakeaway recipes to enjoy on a diet
Diet and Weight Loss
- What diet is best for me? A Quiz to help you choose a diet
- Meal prep ideas to lose weight – a practical guide
- The truth about sex and weight loss
- Why can’t I lose weight? Common mistakes and how to fix them
- How do I lose weight without exercise and actually keep it off
- Excess skin after weight loss: Why it happens and what you can do
- How to lose weight in your face: What actually works?
- Disordered eating vs eating disorder, what is the difference
- How to stay healthy on moving day
Exercise
- Active Exercise vs Passive Exercise
- Can pilates help you lose weight?
- Spin bike vs exercise bike – which one is right for you?
- Exercise ball workout
Lifestyle and Travel
- Tips for plus-size passengers flying for a holiday
- How to brighten up your bedroom for spring on a budget
- A family Easter without all the chocolate
- Can any frame be used for lens replacement?
- How to choose family solicitors after separation
Reviews and Giveaways
- A review of Squeaky Bean vegetarian products
- A review of the Ultrahuman sleep mask and a giveaway to win one!
- Ninja CRISPi Review
- The Green Co Laundry Sheets Reviewed
Time for Yourself
- Blind date with a book – Romance edition
- Blind date with a book – Thriller edition
- Blind date with a book – Autobiography edition
Have a great week
Love Jen x
