Coffee and Vanilla buttercream cake

I've been getting my bake on! Proof is in the pudding and it's all gone ☺️ 

I'm very pleased with my attempt. I'll be baking more often now...

Chloe Rose Edition. My favourite autumn scent ❤️

For the last few years I've always had a bottle of Chloe firmly on my dressing table. Another old favourite of mine is Stella by Stella McCartney. My new fragrance from Chloe is the perfect combination. Gorgeous Roses with the after smell of traditional Chloe. The perfect autumn scent and it lasts for hours.I'm hooked! 

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FBI lifestyle plan has changed my life

As a self confessed diet junkie over the years I've longed to find a way I can enjoy my food, my wine, my treats and stay within a weight/body size that I feel comfortable with. At 5,8 I can carry a few pounds quite well and that's always been my excuse. For a few years I found a great balance... Running! I could run a few times a week and eat 'well'. I kept my weight between 150-160 lbs and a size 12-14. I was toned and fairly happy (not truly but that is impossible) then boom... Master Cole arrived and with him my whole lifestyle had to change considerably. No time for me, no time for the gym, no energy to run, no urge to eat healthy! So along with the 60lbs I managed to pack on during the pregnancy my body was not my friend.

Like all major life changes I started to adapt to being a full time working mum, trying to balance the needs of my family v's myself. Routine and no more excuses. I commited to home exercise. The Shred and Davina's DVD's are as good as any gym session. I would run when I could.. Not necessarily every day or week but when I could I would. The weight started to come off. Slowly but surely. My most profound discovery was the FBI plan. An intermittent fasting eating plan. A mix of 2 days limited calories based on your height, weight and activity levels, 3 days Balancing, eating healthy legitimate low fat foods. Lots of lean meat, fruit and veg and then 2 Indulgent days! Yep indulge in the foods and drinks you WANT. Sounded promising so in March this year I started. My first fast day was a shock to the system, but not impossible. I was allowed 600 cals of anything at anytime but not a calorie over. I found myself drinking lots of water to help the slight hunger pangs. I went to bed early as I was thinking about food. So my first fast was successful in the fact I was hydrated and slept 9hrs.. I followed with a balance day. Full day of good yummy foods. Another B day and another fast then my weigh in. 5lbs lighter!!! Not only that but I was now having 2 indulge days. Guilt free eating no calorie counting. I was slightly dubious. Surely this would put back my 5lbs? But I enjoyed them. Wine, some chocolate and a takeout. Continued week 2 with the same, FBBF and again another 2lb off! Half a stone in 2 weeks and I felt great. I had more energy, my skin glowed and so I've continued. In total by may I lost 18lb and hit my first target of 10st 12lb and a size 12. My entire body shape changed. While on holidays or on a break I come off plan. I may put a few lbs back on but then I start again and have maintained for over 6 months now

So many of my posts will feature my fav FBI recipes and creations! 

My 280 calorie dinner!

Me and the husband! Both FBI diet followers 

Up and blogging again!

Food, exercise, toddlers and face paint! Coming up

Chill out Sundays are the best

Today has mainly consisted of 'doing nothing'
Walk with the boy where he pounded many puddles, slow cooked sweet potato and mince pie which was lush and playing red dog, blue dog with Cole. I'm home dying my hair and having a bees venom face mask later! Sport has been on the box for most of the day!!!! Football, Rugby, Football.. Really. Boys pfft

Tuesdays delights

The Boy turns 2!

What an amazing jam packed weekend we've had. My baby (not so much now) turned 2 on Saturday. The day consisted of lots of fun, games and cake. He was well and truly spoilt and we spend the day with all our favourite friends and family. Big shout out to Mummy Scrummy Cakes for the amazing Peppa cake and cupcakes and Missy moos for his birthday Tshirt.

Salmon for tea

I'm determined to eat fresh and as healthy as possible. I love salmon... Tonight's was accompanied with roasted med veg, a side of rocket and a sprinkle of Parmesan! Tasty is an understatement!

100 cal snack attack

These hit the spot! Biscuit moments heaven

Hello world...

Welcome to my world which will mainly consist of my favourite things, usually centered around my 2 Year old boy, my love of food, clothes, coffee, fitness, friends, shoes, bags, films, music and hair! All from the perceptive of this over 35 year old working Mummy ;-)