The Don's Meddle

I have noticed after completing Febfast last month my skin has totally cleared up - no annoying pimples in the oily t-zone region (hello, I am nearly 40! Damn hormones).  Could be a mix of reverting back to my fav facial cleanser and the fact I have given up most processed foods, caffeine, sugar and alcohol. Coincidence, I don't think so.  I always talk about fitness and nutrition - skin health is important too, obviously you can do a lot from the inside out with hydration & nutrition but a good simple skin regime is also vital.   I have also gone back to using my favourite facial cleanser which is so cheap and works wonders, no harsh chemicals and keeps my skin looking young, fresh and healthy.  I love my little array of jars and potions on my tall boy chest of drawers & the little daily rituals after having a shower and preparing for the day or for bed.  I don't like to  spend my money on expensive products because I don't believe that t...

Day 10 of febfast today - the weekend was a nice quiet one with lots of physical activity to keep me busy so my brain didn't want coffee and wine.  In the big scheme of things I might be a little grumpy  for 28 days because I cannot have my cup of brew when I want too but first world problems really.  It puts into perspective at how quickly someone's life can be ruined by addiction.  We all walk around thinking it will never happen to us or someone we know, but unfortunately that is not the case.   We’ve all heard the media stories, ‘Teenagers and alcohol: a deadly cocktail!’. Money raised through febfast goes to programs which help the most vulnerable of these young people and families who are tackling serious alcohol and drug issues.     As a young teenager, I was first inspired to donate to alcohol and drug rehabilitation by my Mum.  Every year she used to get a letter from a rehabilitation house in Sydney (we lived in...

This is me without coffee.  I used to lie when I said I wasn't addicted to coffee. I am. Totally and utterly addicted in love with the stuff.  I love & miss everything about it.  The aroma of freshly grounded coffee beans, the slightly bitter first taste of a long black before adding a wee bit of full fat milk to it.....  that feeling around 10:30am when I need another hit and the socialisation of me and the barista who knows exactly what coffee I need at certain times of the day (I like to mix things up a long black with or without a dash, a strong latte, a piccolo...) Today I tried a decaf latte... it was good, enough to satisfy my brain that I was indeed "having a coffee".  Nearly 7 days in... 21 to go.  I need to be strong, like a nice long black.   If you would like to sponsor me , please do so. Small cost of a coffee or wine perhaps?