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16/04/2025

16/04/2025

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08/04/2025

FAMILY FIT

I must admit, encouraging the family to exercise definitely keeps you on the straight and narrow.

Yesterday was my birthday and when asked what I REALLY wanted to do I said, 'Tidy out the gym!' It was met with shouts of 'that's not fun' etc. but I needed to move some bits around and give it a spring clean (it's at the end of the garden and does get bits of twigs and leaves dragged in sometimes).

My eldest (20) helped me and we got it looking ship-shape in an hour or two. He then suggested, whilst we're here, we might as well do a workout. So, we did a bit of bench press and some dips. It was just enough and made my birthday dinner of fillet steak and eggs all the more sweet.

Today, me and the missus are going to do a 20 min Crossfit workout - outside! First one this year. Youngest will tag along and do a bit no doubt.

Sunday, youngest son played football for his Air Cadets squadron - a charity match in the blazing sun. He's also working his way back into the gym too.

Tomorrow, it will be another workout with eldest (we do about 5min warmup and 25-30 min of weights. Focussed but not too much that it's hard to recover from).

So, all in all, I don't get the opportunity to 'slack off' as they always keep me honest. I love it, and hope they always want to do something to keep their bodies working.

And the best thing is, I'm working on myself now so that I can be a better/fitter/more spry Grandad when the time comes. A far reaching family investment I believe.

(Here's a vid from the 2020 Lockdown where we were all chewing the walls after being cooped up all day, every day!)

06/04/2025

Health Tip of the Day

Try this quick lunch swap: instead of a sandwich and crisps, go for a chicken and quinoa salad with roasted veg. It’s filling, packed with nutrients, and won’t leave you crashing mid-afternoon.

Why it works:

Chicken – Lean protein to keep you fuller for longer and support muscle repair

Quinoa – A complete plant-based protein, plus fibre to support digestion

Roasted veg (like peppers, courgettes, red onion) – Full of antioxidants and vitamins

Olive oil drizzle – Healthy fats that help your body absorb the good stuff from your veg

05/04/2025

This is Ronald, who's just turned 100 years old. He served as a paratrooper in WW2 and has lived in Heeley in Sheffield all his life.

He loves Henderson's Relish, and his favourite thing to have it with is meat and potato pie.

Thanks to Ronald's grandson Mitchell for telling us about him.

Mitchell says: "He's an absolute warrior of a man, from the greatest generation, who would do anything for anyone without thinking twice."

Happy birthday Ronald!

05/04/2025

No word on whether it's Premium only. Seems like a good idea - especially if it links to grocery ordering apps.

07/01/2025

14/12/2024

As Christmas parties fill up your calendar, it’s crucial to strike a balance between enjoying seasonal treats and sticking to your health goals.
Check out my blog post https://wix.to/ayIo7sd

The festive season in the UK bursts with twinkling lights, joyful gatherings, and mouthwatering food. From mulled wine to turkey with all the trimmings, the holiday spread is a feast for the senses. However, this time of year can also challenge your willpower when it comes to healthy eating. As Chri...