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Simple dessert

 While I was in hospital I had dessert twice a day, after both lunch and dinner. I felt like a simple dessert so I made one. 2 TBS custard powder  Half a cup of milk (or almond milk if dairy free) A handful of sultanas Mix ingredients together in a mug or glass then microwave for two minutes. Simple, basic and tastes like bread and butter pudding without the bread!! :). Keeping things simple

17 kilos gone, 35 kilos to go

 On the 1st of January this year I started my health and wellness journey. I won't call it a weight loss journey as it is not all about the weight being lost but the regaining of one's fitness and mobility.  At 151 kilos it gets harder to do the simple things like tying up your own shoelaces etc. I took my daughters ten pin bowling but then had to ask one of them to tie my laces, I know they are willing to return the favour after me doing it for so many years but I knew that something had to change. On the 18th of August I was hospitalised after a minor stroke and today I am grateful to be still here writing this post and continuing my journey back to healthy. I have done countless programs over the years, KISS, 12WBT, Get Commando Fit, etc etc etc and each time I lose a bit of weight and then it comes back on again. This time I am going to simplify things in my life, go back to basics and enjoy doing the things that I love like baking with my daughters and walking the dog. I n