DON'T DIET YET

HELLO CLASS MATES!!

This week Rach and I were at Toton Greenwood Community Centre for our first week's weigh in. Overall the class lost 5lbs, not bad eh? We talked about what it takes to lose just 1lb and about planning, the class had homework! Mostly the group considered how much water they were drinking per day and I explained about how it helps use the minerals from our food and move it through our systems.....lovely!! Rach put them through their paces again. From the previous week they said they had found tummy and inner thigh muscles.... Rach was pleased cos she knew they must have been doing the right thing!! I made a chocolate and banana slice for a guilt free treat, the class thought it was delicious and asked for the recipe.....maybe they are thinking about making me some, yum yum!

This week I have asked the Toton Class to fill in a food and exercise diary, this is so I can get to know their habits a bit better, they groaned a little and said that there was no escape from me!! All good fun!!

I can't wait to meet the new group at Littleover and Mickleover next week on Tuesday 31st (see 25th May Blog below for full details). It would be great to see you there, have a good Bank Holiday week-end, Best Wishes, Vicki and Rach xx

PARGA - LEMONS

HELLO FRIENDS

Lemoney Things

View of Parga from St Elanor's Church

I have just got back from one of the most magical places in the world! Parga mainland Greece...it is outstanding.. Parga..... where the sun warms your body and the people warm your heart.... Parga...... where the sun melts your ice cream and the people melt your heart!! I have this thing about lemons, they just smell delicious, the lemon blossom is amazing. I have been doing lemoney things since I got back....pickled lemons, lemon drizzle cake, lemon chicken, lemon sponge and finally with my last few; lemon curd!! My friend Johnny from Johnny's Place in the main town area of Parga (a must for a cheap beer if you go there) gave me a squid shaped lemon, which I have pickled for prosperity! I have written a poem called 'The Lemon Fell' maybe I'll publish it another time! Meanwhile here's a photo from my 'lemon' collection! If you enjoy eating fish Stephano's at the top of the Valtos beach steps will be heaven for you. Stephano and his son Michael go out in their boats overnight catching the dish of the day.... you will not be disappointed. If you like walking I love the wander up to a little village called Anthusa, there is a bar there 'Cafe Neon' owned by Nichos and his wife Jo, he smiles constantly and knows everything and everyone, a true fountain of knowledge, I have nicknamed him the 'Oracle' ! I will go back there next year if possible. I will have to race my new 'neighbour' for the studio. It was amazing, last year we had the same person staying to us as this year, we met at the airport conveyor belt in Preveza!! Anyway whereever you are spending your holidays this summer, I hope you have a fab time. Best Wishes for now xxx

Don't Diet Yet

Welcome to my Blog!!

The new DON'T DIET YET  classes are starting over the next 2 weeks. After losing nine stones in a year from April 2008- April 2009, I have had a poor winter and put on 1 stone 10lbs. So now, with the new classes starting I am posting my progress on this blog. This week I am pleased to say I am back on track and have lost an amazing 3lbs. I have started cycling 'to work' in the mornings, this means going on a bike ride and coming home again!! I have also cut down on my treats, particularly chocolate for the time being. If you would like to join one of the classes; here are the dates and venues. Each class is £4.00 (cash only please).

Mondays from 6th June 2011 7.00pm-8.00pm
Sinfin Community Enterprise Centre
Sheridan Street, DE24 9HG

Tuesdays from 31st May 2011 

Littleover Baptist Church Hall, Thornhill Road, DE23 6FZ 1.30pm-2.30pm

Mickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Road DE3 0DA 7.00pm-8.00pm

Wednesdays from 01st June 2011

Toton Greenwood Community Centre, Chester Green. off Banks Road, Toton 7.30pm-8.30pm

The classes are in four parts

Weight Management, Body Talks, Exercise, Dance and Body Toning and Healthy Tasters and Treats. We create a team spirited atmosphere cos we are all in it together friends!! It would be great to see you at one of the classes.

Rach, leads on the physical bits, she is really keen for you to do the exercises right so you maximise your efforts and gains at class. I say no more.............!! Rach studied Dance in London and has been teaching and choreographing for a number of years (I daren't say how many, she's bound to be reading!) HI Rach!! Comfortable clothing, trainers, towel/mat are all you need to bring with you, but I expect a smiley face too!!

THERE ARE 24 HOURS IN A DAY - SURELY ONE OF THEM CAN BE FOR YOU!

LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU SOON, if you can't make the first class no worries, you can join us anytime!!     

Vicki and Rach xxx