Lifestyle – Page 3 – Lincolnshiregirl

All about balance

In these modern times it feels like we are all juggling lots of different thing to maintain a balance in our lives and sometimes things become unbalance. Following on from my last post about the last 18 or so month, an area which has been out of balance is my fitness time. We all haveContinue reading “All about balance”

CrossFit Diaries, Part Seven – Time to take it up a gear

So it’s now 7 months since I’ve been going to CrossFit consistently and I can no longer call myself a newbie or beginner!! I know all the terms and mastered around 75% of the moves!! However there are times at the box that i still feel like a newbie, there are a number of smallerContinue reading “CrossFit Diaries, Part Seven – Time to take it up a gear”

CrossFit Diaries, Part Five – The Kit

Well we are now in 2015 and what a start it’s been, already completed 7 WODs so far so a great start to the year. So looking back in December again the month didn’t start well as I was still suffering with my knee so decided to take another week off to rest it, duringContinue reading “CrossFit Diaries, Part Five – The Kit”

CrossFit Diaries, Part Four – Lets get competitive

Before I talk about the last month I just want to say a big thank you to all the other members at the box, I posted my last post in our members only Facebook group and the response I got was amazing & very touching with many people sharing their struggles with getting to gripsContinue reading “CrossFit Diaries, Part Four – Lets get competitive”

You can’t be on your own at Christmas…

This is the usual response when I tell people that I’ll be spending Christmas day on my own and then it’s often followed with an offer for me to spend it with that person’s family, which I politely decline, I am always grateful for their generosity in opening up their home to me at thisContinue reading “You can’t be on your own at Christmas…”

CrossFit Diaries, Part Two – Tech I Use

So the first month of CrossFit went ok, I managed 10 workouts and 2 runs (13.3km) in terms of measurements not too bad either: Weight: 13 Stone, 4lb – 1lb loss BMI: 30.9 – 0.2 reduction Chest: 39 inches – 1 inch loss Waist: 34 inches – 2 inch loss Hips: 47.5 inches – .5Continue reading “CrossFit Diaries, Part Two – Tech I Use”

The Crossfit Diaries – Part One

As many of you know I’m a bit of a gym bunny, I always have been & think I’ll always will be, my interest in fitness & exercise peaked when I qualified as a personal trainer (PT) now 12 years ago (that really does make me feel old!!) and again I had renewed interest in it whenContinue reading “The Crossfit Diaries – Part One”

Jawbone UP – A year on!!

Tomorrow is a year since I became the proud owner of an UP band so I thought I’d celebrate by telling you a bit about what it is & it’s benefits!! Back in May last year while reading one of my fitness magazines I saw a short article about this new band that you couldContinue reading “Jawbone UP – A year on!!”

It pays to be happier

Over the past few years social media has become integral to our lives and I have to say that for the majority of the time I love it and always up for trying new ones that come out, catch me on Twitter, Vine, Instagram, Linked In,Pinterest and the list goes on but then last yearContinue reading “It pays to be happier”

Dragon Fly Crafts

I’ve been making crafts for years for gifts for friends and family. I also sell the odd item when asked. I’ve been clearing out my craft boxes and came across some gifts which I’d like to clear so I can work on some new creations. Most of the wineglass charms are made with Swarovski crystals elementsContinue reading “Dragon Fly Crafts”