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16/05/2026

This week has absolutely flown by — it’s already the weekend. Time really does seem to go quicker these days.

I feel very lucky to have a job where I can work from home two days a week because, for me, it’s the perfect balance. I’m probably less sociable these days, although I’m not sure if that’s age or simply being happy in my own company. It’s funny really because I work in a very people-focused role and genuinely enjoy it, so maybe I’ve found what works for me.

I’ve definitely become less tolerant as I’ve got older and probably a little more outspoken too — which will likely get me into trouble one day!

David works shifts, so some evenings he’s at work. This week he’s been on nights and I usually struggle sleeping properly when he’s away. However, I changed my evening routine slightly this week and it’s really helped.

After tidying up from tea — usually steak and eggs during the week as we only eat one meal a day — I get organised for work the next day. I’ve always loved fashion and putting outfits together, and I still take pride in what I wear. I never want to become frumpy as I get older, but equally I don’t want to dress too young either.

Lately I’ve been sticking to more of a routine in the evenings because I like structure. I’ve added an extra hour of Pilates around 8.30pm, focusing on the areas I want to work on. Afterwards, I switch the lights off, put on a podcast and spend 15 minutes relaxing on my Shakti mat. I know some people would hate the “bed of nails” feeling, but I honestly find it so relaxing.

Afterwards, I make myself a hot apple cider vinegar drink and head to bed to finish listening to my podcast and properly unwind. Thankfully, it seems to be working because I’ve actually been getting a solid eight hours of sleep this week!

Alison ❤️

16/05/2026

Journal entry for today

Today felt like such a lovely slow Saturday morning after a long week of work and night shifts. We only really eat bread if it’s sourdough, so finding some home-baked bread in our little community felt like a real treat. The house smells amazing now, warm and comforting, almost like a bakery, and it’s made everything feel a bit special.

Then We had some coffee while listening to my Northern Soul music, with no plans for the day other than to relax and take it easy. It felt nice to just stop for a while and enjoy the quiet. Later, I’m making a slow-cooked brisket curry for our meal, and maybe I’ll make our coffee and walnut keto cake. ❤️

16/05/2026

13/05/2026

This week, I’m working night shifts in a busy, physically demanding factory while continuing with one meal a day. Most days I keep things simple with carnivore-style steak and eggs, but tonight I’ve made a small change with minced brisket, sweet potatoes, and the Organised Grass-Fed Beef Organ Blend, which I’ll link below.

After waking from my night shift, I had salt water and an espresso, then did a few light stretches and exercises before letting music carry me through the rest of the day. Music has become a real part of who I am now, and seeing it grow while being available on streaming platforms means more to me than I can properly say. It’s a dream I’ve carried for a long time, and I’m thankful that I’m still building it, step by step. Never give up on your dreams, no matter how long it takes.

My sleep has been good, my energy feels strong, and I feel steady in myself.

As I approach 60 this year, I find myself reflecting more deeply on life, health, and purpose. Strength, to me, is no longer just about pushing hard — it’s about staying consistent, looking after the body, listening to what it needs, and continuing to grow with patience and belief. Every day is another chance to move forward, build something meaningful, and keep going with heart.

David
❤️

100% grass-fed beef organ blend. One daily serving replaces 6+ supplements. Made in the UK.

12/05/2026

Today’s journal

We began our weight-loss journey in 2020. At the time, it was difficult to find reliable information and clear direction. But we kept going, and we succeeded. We lost the weight, improved our health, and completely changed our lifestyle. It gave us a new direction in life.

That change opened the door to something deeper. Our thoughts and emotions shifted, and with that came new creativity. New ideas began to flow, including fresh ways of making food we had never seen or heard of before. Recently, we’ve even been making ice cream from dates and cottage cheese.

Around 90% of our food is carnivore, with only a small amount of vegetables, mainly sweet potatoes. We are also seeing new wording and new ideas coming into food production, including cell-cultivated meat, which is meat grown in a laboratory. Some people will welcome that future, while others will have serious concerns about where food is heading and how humans may evolve alongside it.

11/05/2026

One of the best things you can do for your mental wellbeing is make time for the things you love. Yet so many of us rarely set aside time for hobbies, and for some people, it’s even hard to say what their hobby really is.
A hobby should be something that has nothing to do with money or productivity, and everything to do with enjoyment. If it genuinely lights you up, it should never be treated as optional.

In a world that
constantly focuses on productivity and financial gain, it’s refreshing and necessary to have something that is simply for you.
A key part of good mental health is giving your mind time to enter a more natural, relaxed state. For many people, that happens in simple moments like showering or driving, when the mind is partly focused but also free to wander. Hobbies can create that same effect. When you become absorbed in painting, gardening, cooking, or creating, your usual worries fade into the background and your brain finally gets room to rest.
There is something deeply calming about becoming lost in a task you love. It can feel like work and rest at the same time, and that balance is powerful. Making time for the things that fully engage you can bring more happiness, clarity, and calm into everyday life.
For me, that includes cooking, designing food, camping, and music.
This now has taken on a whole new direction, and getting lost in the rhythm has never felt more real.

02/05/2026

Most people have been fed the same neat story about chronic disease.

Heart disease? Cholesterol.
High blood pressure? Salt.
Obesity? Saturated fat.
Type 2 diabetes? Family history.
Arthritis? Red meat.

A very tidy script. Almost suspiciously tidy. The sort of story that keeps everyone staring at the wrong suspects while the real problem keeps collecting profit.
Because the bigger issue is insulin resistance.

That is the common thread quietly running through far too many of these conditions, and it is driven less by “bad luck” than by the modern food environment. Refined carbohydrates, sifted maize flour, white flour, polished rice, sugar, cakes, sweets, chocolate, sugary cereals, flavoured yoghurts, UHT milk, pizza, chips, seed oils, fruit juices, energy drinks — the whole ultra-processed parade dressed up as normal life.

Then there is the lifestyle package that comes with it:
• eating all day instead of properly
• sitting still for hours
• not sleeping enough
• not resting enough
• not moving enough
• living under constant stress

And of course, when the damage shows up, people are told to blame genes, hormones, age, job stress, children, or plain bad luck. Convenient. Anything except the habits that were pushing the body in the wrong direction for years.

The funny part is that people were once leaner, healthier, and fitter before they started living on convenience and calling it progress. The same genes were there. The same hormones were there. What changed was the food, the routine, and the willingness to pretend that all of this just happened by accident.

We do eat some vegetables — sweet potato, red onions, garlic, ginger, blueberries — but not every day and not in huge amounts. That is the reality. What is always available, though, is crisps and chocolate. Funny how the “bad” stuff is never far away, while the decent food is treated like a seasonal luxury.

But sure, keep pretending the body is broken by destiny while the snack aisle is open seven days a week and the same companies laugh all the way to the bank.

26/04/2026

The 103-year-old woman featured on YouTube who joked about outliving her doctors while eating a consistent, simple diet is likely Mabel Rose Thompson, who went viral for eating the same four items daily. She famously outlived seven doctors who pushed back against her menu choices

Mabel Rose Thompson, I'm 103 years old and my mind is still sharp. No dementia. No memory loss. No medications. In this video, I'm sharing exactly why — the ...