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  • Where I’ve been and October health goals!

    You may have noticed I’ve been a little quiet on here the last couple of weeks. The truth is, I’ve been really unwell and needed some time to rest and recover. At first, I felt guilty for missing my blog schedule — but then I reminded myself that health always comes first. Part of this…

  • 🍪 English Snacks Taste Test

    Since this is our home month, Erika and I decided to share some classic English snacks with you. We each picked three snacks to try, then compared notes. Here’s how it went… Round 1 – Crisps 🥔 Mini Cheddars Walkers BBQ Sauce 👉 Winner: Walkers BBQ Sauce, thanks to Erika’s off-the-charts enthusiasm. Round 2 –…

  • English Activities

    With England being so big, there is still so much to do beyond the three things I wrote about last week. Here are a couple more experiences I’d love to have before I leave England — as well as the number one thing Erika wants to do! 🌌 My Picks Science Museum – LondonA mainly…

  • Top 3 Low-Energy Health Habits

    Health isn’t just about running marathons or HIT workouts, heck I’m no where near any level to even This is a journey, and although I’m not bouncing off the walls yet, my fitness has improved and I’m finding some things easier. That said, our energy is lower on some days — and that’s fine. Here…

  • A Classic White Tin Loaf

    There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about a simple white tin loaf. No fuss, no fancy shapes—just honest bread that fills the kitchen with warmth as it bakes. This is the kind of loaf you’ll find in British kitchens everywhere: the daily bread for toast at breakfast, sandwiches at lunch, or buttered slices with soup for supper.…

  • Welcome to England!

    Welcome to my home country of England. A fitting place to start as in July or August of 2032 this will likely be the start of the big adventure. Not many people explore own backyard after all Fast Facts Why This Country? How well do you know your country? Can you write a travel book…

  • September Weight Loss Goal!

    The 3rd of September and do you know what this means? Erika’s back at school! No more distractions, no more mum can I have this sweet, cake, crisp etc. No more distractions just me and my will to get to where I’m going. Current Stats This Month’s Goal Plan of Action The Whys Why only…

  • Light & Healthy Mushroom Soup (Serves 4)

    Although not a classic English dish, mushrooms have been a stable of English cooking. Think of the classic Full English breakfast or the humble mushrooms on toast. Also I love mushrooms. So needing a recipe to aid in weight loss and knew I would like, I opted for mushroom soup. Soup is very common and…

  • August Recap

    Wow, can you believe its the end of August already! It feels like yesterday that I was starting this journey. I’m still not fully settled into blogging yet, but I have some foundation work laid out to hopefully keep me on track! Food Unfortunatly not really relevant as of yet. But I’m keeping it here…

  • Standing vs Sitting Workouts: Which Works for Me?

    As an unfit morbidly obese woman who can barely walk, I was recommended for sitting workouts as well as standing workouts. I decided to try both, a day after each other this month and decide what is currently the best for me. This might change in the future when I get more mobility, but currently…