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STORIES & DISCOVERIES
OF MIDDLE AGE TO EXPAND YOUR MIND AND SHRINK YOUR WAIST

Did she didn't she? November Update to 12in12 2022 Challenge

Spoiler alert.. finally some good news for this E.L.F. in the weight challenge!
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Hello and Welcome to the Expanding Late Forties

After our third course, at breakfast, we looked at each other in mild disgust. We were both heavier than we had ever been. We were both unable to use the same tactics that had got us through looking quite good for years. We were both unhappy and out of control…
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Did she didn't she? November Update to 12in12 2022 Challenge

Spoiler alert.. finally some good news for this E.L.F. in the weight challenge!
Read more...

Hello and Welcome to the Expanding Late Forties

After our third course, at breakfast, we looked at each other in mild disgust. We were both heavier than we had ever been. We were both unable to use the same tactics that had got us through looking quite good for years. We were both unhappy and out of control…
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Fitness

One Foot in Front of the Other

Just sitting here wondering why I just couldn’t have a midlife crisis like everyone else and buy a sports car or do a Shirley Valentine(other less drastic routes available obviously!) Oh no, not me, I had to go andget a place in the next year’s London Marathon. Yes, you read that correctly,The London Marathon, all 26 glorious, exhausting miles of it.
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Body,Food&Drink

12in12 2022 Challenge October Update

You have heard it all before but a new solution has emerged.... hitting the nuclear button!
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Food & Drink, Mind

15 things to consider before you start a weight loss programme!

If it were that simple we would be perfect - we all need some help!
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Body,Mind

WIWWIW - Eating What I Want When I Want - Sept 12in12 2022 Challenge

Sounds like I have given up ... eating What I Want When I Want... read on to discover it might actually be a great weight loss technique!
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fitness

Back to School for the E-L-Fs!

What a fabulous summer us little (or not so little in my case) E-L-Fs have had. Sunshine, rosé, amazing food and banagrams in abundance. A sort of laissez-faire attitude to exercise and generally a wonderful feeling of wellbeing that holidays and relaxation bring to the party (ies!!)
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Body,Fitness,Food&Drink,Mind

Holiday!

What holiday type are you? Binge and bust or is it your opportunity to hit the reset button?
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Body,Fitness,Mind,

August (and July!) 12in12 2022 Challenge update....

Excuses, excuses but where did the time go? July and August 2022 12in12 2022 Challenge!
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body, fitness,mind

June update.... 12in12 2022 Challenge

The first real improvement all year... baby steps!!
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Mind

How Much Do I Really Want It?

Well it’s an absolute disaster. I got on the scales this morning and I haven’t been this heavy for a good 3 years.
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Fitness, Food & Drink, Body, Mind

12in12 2022 Challenge .. May Update..

Is it already May? Check out the latest excuses!
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Fitness, Food & Drink, Body, Mind

Fitness Camp.... Fit or Fail?

Did this chubby E.L.F. manage to stick it out at Fitness Camp?
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Body,mind,fitness,food&drink

12in12 2022 Challenge March/April Update

So what excuse has she come up with today... or is it a month of success? Find out here....
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fitness

Calories In Calories OuT

4 words that are core to the ELF strategy and the shortest diet plan ever: 'Eat Less Do More'!
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mind, body

Pain Stopped Play..... February/March update for 12in12 2022 Challenge

Does anything every go to plan? Injury is a pain but the pain is worse. The word Challenge has two meanings!
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