Well folks it's that time of year - Race for Life will be with us soon and maybe you're thinking about whether to get involved.I know some … read more.

We all know that despite every bit of logic, will power and hard work, motivation can suddenly do a disappearing act. One moment you're on a roll and things are going great and then suddenly, out of the blue, that magic Mojo has … read more.

Travelling can be a nightmare if you're trying to control your weight. The heady mixture of heading to new climes and the cornucopia of treats on display can send me over the edge into serious self indulgent binge-ville. Holiday … read more.

I love bread. It's not just that I like bread, I crave it. Bagels, wholemeal, seeded rolls, crusty white, pitta bread, french bread, soda bread, even good old Mother's Pride. I love bread in all its shapes and forms. I love the variety, … read more.

Phew! well, slow and shaky and a bit uncertain, but I seem to be back on track. I managed to lose 1lb last week and am feeling much more positive. I'm also back to doing a little light running. Things are getting back to normal and I'm … read more.

It's simple to get slim and stay slim, and we know all about it, we're fat not stupid! Eat less, move about more, keep an eye on your weight, cut down if you put in a pound or two. It might be simple, but staying slim is certainly not … read more.

Staying Slim is not easy! Losing weight is just the beginning.In my first year of living slim I was getting on really well until my gall bladder op and hormones left me struggling to adjust my weight and keep it manageable. My body just … read more.

Right, hands up. Who's sitting there trying to decide if they can do it, if they can take on a diet and make it work?Are you thinking that maybe, just maybe you might do it this year? Is there just the teeny weeny inkling that you … read more.

As I type this, it's almost exactly two years since I started my weight loss journey. Two years that changed my life completely. I never want to go back to being the fat old me.It was round about this time of year that Ali and I began … read more.

I don't know if it's my age, but there's something about Christmas that starts me panicking - I'm going to run out of food. I'm ratcheted up a notch or two after last year's snow, worrying I won't get enough food in … read more.

As Christmas approaches, I'm thinking about how I can have lots of fun whilst not getting fat and spending New Year on the naughty step with rice cakes and water.Of course it's … read more.

There's lots of things you dream about when you're heading towards a life of being slim. Lovely clothes, tons of confidence, the joy of movement. Getting slim is full of surprises; … read more.

Does exercise make you slim or does it make you hungry?  There's a very interesting debate about exercise and weight loss. Look at any running mag or talk to any gym bunny and they'll tell you: exercise and weight loss are issues even for … read more.

What really helped me lose weight was knowing exactly what I ate and what I weighed. Two things I never did before I started to lose weight and two things that are helping me learn to stay on the straight and narrow. … read more.

Losing weight can change your life and take you to places you've never been before. Have a look at the Tesco success stories and you'll see what I mean. For many of us it's about much more than just what the scales say, though that's a massive … read more.

I've a confession. I have strayed off the straight and narrow this week. I've another confession. This is not the first time.I can explain it all, honest. We've been to a wedding in Dorset. It was my first visit there, it's a beautiful … read more.

There's something amazing about reaching your target weight. It's much more than just losing the pounds and  inches, it's about feeling great about what you've achieved. Since I reached my target weight last September, I have so much more … read more.