A letter to Michael Jackson

Dear Michael, I'm writing to you because I need to tell you that I don't love you anymore. Yours was the first music that I listened to; truly enjoyed. Bad was my gateway to the world of music. I remember taking the album out of my parent's vast CD collection when my curiosity was at … Continue reading A letter to Michael Jackson →

Should we give money to the homeless?

When was the last time you saw a homeless person? According to a report published this year by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, there were snapshot figures of around 4677 rough sleepers counted around England on any one night in autumn 2018. In a country with an estimated 55.5 million people, it … Continue reading Should we give money to the homeless? →

Final Destination: Failure

The last couple of weeks have been tough. A pause in working out last week has spilled into another 7 days of not sticking to the plan. It's the beginning of the end. I've found several reasons to justify it to no-one but myself and that's where previous efforts have fallen short. By this point … Continue reading Final Destination: Failure →

Greggs’ Vegan Sausage Rolls aren’t that great

Last week I was off of the weight loss plan. Well, it wasn't a week of eating whatever I wanted; it meant that between generally Slimming World-inspired meals there were a few takeaways and a variety of birthday cakes (including one that I'd made). With this week off I also restricted my workouts to allow … Continue reading Greggs’ Vegan Sausage Rolls aren’t that great →

Let’s all take a moment to appreciate Jason Momoa

If you can look at celebrities or models without feeling a little bit inadequate then you're one of the lucky ones. I like to believe that everyone should be themselves but I'm guilty of idolising these same figures, often feeling envious of their physiques, jobs or lifestyles. When initially restarting a weight loss journey a … Continue reading Let’s all take a moment to appreciate Jason Momoa →

Workout attempt number 452

Working out always seems daunting to those who haven't done it for a while (if at all). You might be a complete beginner who doesn't quite get the memes about the aftermath of a leg day. You might have just been out of touch for so long that you're nervous about heading to the gym. … Continue reading Workout attempt number 452 →

Dieting makes me sad

The exercise side of weight loss has always seemed difficult to get back into but with enough knowledge to know what I'm doing (as well as the beauty of muscle memory) all that's really needed was a nudge of motivation to get back into the swing of things. Not to say I'm an expert in … Continue reading Dieting makes me sad →

The fight against Dad-Fluff begins

The idea behind this blog is to create a weekly series of entries that will help me to develop as a writer which is coincidentally something that my university course has recently suggested as well. It will not only encourage me to write more, but also allow me to work on something that I've been … Continue reading The fight against Dad-Fluff begins →