I Did Not Fit In
I hated "fitting rooms" for years (apart from hating to shop unlike most women). Nothing would fit me. I had reached a stage in 2012, even a size 20 (yes, SIZE 20) would be a tight fit. I felt miserable. I felt disappointed, I shouted at my self, swore at...
Not so Sweet; Mr Whippy
Guest Blog by www.nicolafenton.com I just had to post this photo of Mr Whippy. I heard the familiar jingle as I was walking through the park on a warm spring evening. Instantly I was taken back to my childhood when we used to love the sound of Mr Whippy on a hot...
How to lose weight the smart way – a letter to a friend
A friend with whom I shared my food log (www.myfitnesspal.com) commented on how little I ate. I also noticed that she had a few issues dealing with her weight loss -- I shared my thoughts through an email…..here it is. ...
Guest Blogger Views; Sugar- to Tax or Not to Tax
Today the UK media reported that England's Chief Medical Officer suggested that taxing sugar, similar to the tax on alcohol and cigarettes would assist in reducing the endemic obesity problem in the UK. I have been in the UK for about 18 months and yes I do believe...
My bucket list number 1
So, no time for the gym? Do you have a bucket? Here's one way of using it!
When I’m Feeling Blue, All I have To Do Is …….
We all have blue days. Don't we? Some days it is because we are overstressed, overworked, upset with somebody, hurt, not feeling loved, unwell or someone whom we love deeply is unwell. So many reasons. But some days we feel blue for just no...
The Magic of Weight loss
You have no idea, how many people I meet, talk to , communicate with, tell me how lucky I am to lose this weight. I smile and thank them all for their kind words. But seriously, in my head I think "lucky my ass". If hard work is luck, then yes, I am...
No Time for Exercise ? Try This
Please follow my Facebookpage My blog is not about losing weight. It is about re-gaining health. I am a middle-aged woman, with a full-on life. I lost control for a while, gained huge amount of weight in a very short span, and got very ill. I was told I...
Six Simple Steps to Dropping 4 sizes in 6 Months
For me it was never about dropping sizes, it was simply about regaining my health. But dropping sizes has sure helped! From size 21 to a size 12 in a short time sure brought a smile to my face! New Year resolutions and all -- I have had a few people message me...
Raga Finally Gets Off Her Ass and Takes The First Step
RagaGetsOffHerAss: First issue was I had no idea where to start. Doctors basically have no time for you. They share what they think they should and leave you to deal with it. Also, what do you ask someone about something that you have no idea about! So, you...
Raga Olga D’silva’s book is titled Untold Lies but it might well be called Told Truths. Her storyoems are truthful to the core. A voice that deserves to be heard…whether in prose or poetry.
The best thing in life is “love” and yet there is “fear” always attached to it. That is the irony of life. And love. In these beautiful poems and stories or should I say “storyoems”, Raga Olga D’Silva brings out the beauty of these two emotions in a poignant and evocative manner, in words simply told. Perhaps a first of its kind, this collection is heart-warming.”