Category: More
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Redefining My Path: The Unexpected Twist in My Semaglutide Journey
After dedicating 10 days to semaglutide, I hit the pause button. No, it wasn’t due to any ominous side effects or health scares. Instead, it was a more intangible, yet equally vital concern: my mental well-being.
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Day 3: Ups and Downs – A Day in the Life of a PhD Student on Semaglutide
Today’s morning was not the usual early bird routine. I woke up quite late, and let me tell you, working late into the night and polishing off 2 packs of kuli kuli has its drawbacks. For the uninitiated, think of kuli kuli as a delicious late-night mistake.
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Day 2: My Pillars of Strength – My Support Network, Complete with Mood Swings and Extra Steps
Good morning, or afternoon, or whatever time it is in your corner of the world. I sprung out of bed today feeling like a ray of sunshine. I was happy, energized, and ready to take on the world. But the sun got a bit dimmer when I realised, I might have eaten a tad too…
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Day 1: From Heartburn to Heavy Squats
If you are struggling with weight management and would like to try semaglutide, this post is for you and I hope you stick around
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A Personal Experience with Rybelsus for Weight Management
. If you’ve followed this blog you’ll know I’ve struggled with my weight for the past decade and tried every trick. So this “Ozempic trend” is right up my alley.
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Journal Entry: The A&E Waiting Game- A Raw Glimpse into the NHS Struggle
Fresh from Kenya, my brother arrives on my doorstep, burning with fever and shaking from chills. Malaria, of all things. That wasn’t part of his itinerary. The cherry on top? He’s brought along a lovely bout of bronchitis – you know, the kind that paints a symphony of coughs, brings terrible throat pain, stops one…
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Unleashing My Inner Beast: My Top Power Songs on Spotify for Epic Gym Sessions
Picture this: the gym, a battleground where sweat pours like rain, iron clangs like thunder, and determination radiates like lightning. It’s a place where mere mortals transform into superheroes, powered by the invisible force that drives their every move. And in this electrifying arena, there’s one secret weapon I wield to unleash my inner beast—my…
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5 Tips to Make Friends at the Gym (While Crushing Your Fitness Goals)
Ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells when you step into a gym, especially when everyone’s got their game face on? It’s like a jungle out there, but trust me, with the right approach, you can turn that iron paradise into your personal social hotspot. Let’s dive into how you can make swolemates at the…
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Unlocking the Secret to Eternal Youth? Testing the L’Occitane Immortelle Range
Let’s begin by addressing the elephant in the room: just how the heck do you pronounce “L’Occitane”? Is it “lock-si-tane,” “lox-ee-tahn,” or “low-key-tan”? The world may never know. In fact, there’s an entire YouTube video dedicated to this linguistic conundrum. You know you’ve hit the big leagues when your brand name is so gloriously exotic…
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10 Unexpected Things I Learnt About Weight Loss
Not everyone will like you. Some men will still not find you (even remotely) attractive. Your new body is new only to you. A size 8 is really common.
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If We Were Having Coffee | Candid Catch Up
“Write something…, it doesn’t have to be perfect every time” the voice in my head keeps reminding me, but I’ve been overwhelmed by my 2019 goals, little else has been a priority. 2019 began with me doggedly chasing a Distinction in my Master’s degree. I’ve been reading scientific journals, working on assignments, essays, coursework and…
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Wandering in Wiltshire: Trowbridge Weavers Market
That is me blowing my diet again but, it was the Trowbridge Weavers Market and it was absolutely worth it! Yesterday marked the first of a series of monthly artisan markets aptly named after the town’s history and weaving heritage
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Reading Living: 10 Reasons Why You Should NOT Live in University Accommodation
Following my previous post with 10 reasons why you should live on Campus, this post balances that perspective with why living on Campus might not be the best idea. As with everything in life, there are pros and cons to choosing a living space and that’s why this post takes a detailed look at the…
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Reading Living: 10 Reasons Why You Should Live in University Accommodation
This post is for international students facing the practicalities of moving to the UK to study and trying to decide on where to stay during the period. Now let’s get to it, shall we?
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Too Late For New Year Resolutions?
It’s the end of the second week of the year and probably too late to be saying Happy New Year, but I only just turned in my coursework and so I’ll say it anyway: Happy New Year! This post is a follow-up to my previous post: If We Were Having Coffee: 2018 Review. I’ll be listing…
