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Why do I keep putting the weight back on ? For the second year running I have lost weight twice only to gain it all back on by Christmas. I have managed to gain over a stone, (shockingly 8 pounds in this last month). I am so annoyed and disappointed with myself . How do... Continue Reading →
Photo by Debbie Walker My attention today was drawn to our local Sea front, where I often walk (in my attempt to burn some calories to help shift the excess weight that I (currently) carry). Not only is this exercise for weight control, it is also for the fresh sea air which can blow away... Continue Reading →
Photo by Debbie Walker As mentioned in my previous post, Waking up in Autumn No.1, I feel that I have awoken to the new season with my eyes wide open and my senses ready to absorb. In my last post, I wrote about being drawn to the beauty of cobwebs as they glistened in the... Continue Reading →
Photo by Debbie Walker Hello, it's been a while since I got to write anything here in Focused Friends. It's been a long summer with lots of good events and happy occasions, however, it's also been a time filled with a lot of stressful family matters that I've been dealing with. In fact, I now... Continue Reading →
I am a 49 year old mum to six children , three of which are still at home, their ages 20, 12 and almost 8, I also live with my husband, Stephen. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2015. I love to Dance and have fun on TikTok, you can find me on there @tracywhite41... Continue Reading →
I am a mum of six, A grandma to 1, I live with my husband and 3 of my children, ages 20, 11 and 7, my three eldest have all left home but they are 27 and twins, 25. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 6yrs ago and more recently told I have arthritis in... Continue Reading →
This will be an ongoing Journey of my health in general, if you are reading my article for the first time then you will not be aware of my Parkinson’s diagnosis. I was diagnosed 6 years ago (although my symptoms start 2 years prior) In the six years since my diagnoses my medications have increased... Continue Reading →
January 1st I embarked on my healthy living and weightloss journey, by April I was at my desired weight and feeling pretty good about myself. Nine months on and although around 4lbs heavier I feel happy in general that i’ve managed to keep most of the weight off. Before Christmas 2020 & After April 2021... Continue Reading →
The past couple weeks have been extremely difficult for me and unfortunately has took It’s toll on my health. My Parkinson’s symptoms have been much worse and I have relapsed a few times with my old bulimia ways which to be honest is hardly surprising considering the situation I was dealing with but in general... Continue Reading →
Pictures taken at 5.30am from my garden. I wake up most mornings around 4.30 -5am, I love this part of my day, it’s so peaceful. Once my medications have kicked in I can start my early morning routine with no interruptions. I usually start with my exercises, house chores, then followed by breakfast. 7.30am is... Continue Reading →
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