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What a thoroughly rubbish day its been weather wise. Isn’t it August? Its felt more like a day in October here in North East England!

It was so dark when I got up I had to really motivate myself to go the gym. Before I went I hopped on the scales and I’m the same as last week. Considering my birthday eats this week I’m more than happy with that! I did 20 minutes of intervals on cross trainer and step machine then my strength routine focusing on my upper body. I’m going to have to post a pick of my arms and back, I’m actually quite proud of what I’ve achieved, I have some nice definition when all there used to be was flab!

I had breakfast ready and waiting for me when I got home. I’d decided to give overnight oats another bash. I knew I wanted oats and I had some melon to eat but melon and warm oats, I don’t think so! Before I left for the gym I mixed some oats with half a tablespoon of chia seeds and water then left it in the fridge. When I came back I added a scoop of vanilla whey and then used it to top some chopped melon and strawberries.

It had a lovely cool and creamy taste.

Lunch was a bowl of Summer Bean Stew followed by some strawberries and 4 mini plums.

Mid afternoon I had the last of my cheezy dip with cucumber and sugar snap peas.

When I got home from work I had an attack of the hunger monster so I tried to shut it up with a lovely brae burn apple.

I also ended up eating the last 5 mini plums! At least they satisfied me, I didn’t feel ready for dinner until much later than goodness!

For dinner I made a delicious pitta pizza using a food doctor wholemeal seeded pitta topped with tomato sauce, roast aubergine and yellow pepper, red onion, basil and mozzarella. I served it with a side salad of spinach, rocket and alfalfa sprouts.

Desert was inspired by a comment from lovely blog reader Joolz – I chopped and microwaved a chopped banana, topped with cinnamon and then added two mini frozen chocolate avocado cups.

This was delish! Love the hot / cold combo, plus the frozen avocado cups remind me of Reeces Peanut Butter cups which unfortunately led to me spending 5 minutes with a spoon and my jar of Dark Chocolate Dreams while waiting for the kettle to boil, I have a problem, its impossible to just have a teaspoon of that stuff!

So what plans do we all have for the weekend? I actually have a bit of a free day tomorrow for once and then on Sunday me and the hubby are hitting up Ikea and other DIY establishments in preparation for home week!

I’m also planning a long run in the morning but I’m a bit worried about this weather. If your a runner do you change your scheduled runs if the weather is bad? I have some bad weather clothing but if its torrential rain then I’m worried my feet will be soaking, plus its just not very pleasant running in the wind and rain. I was thinking of taking a ‘step back’ week some time soon anyway before I attempt the big 1-3.

Before I leave you I was kindly nominated for this award by Susan from The Great Balancing Act and I was more than happy to participate!

Here are the rules:

• Thank the person who gave you the award. – Thank you Susan!
• Share seven things about yourself.
• Nominate fifteen newly discovered blogs.
• Let your nominees know about the award.

So 7 things about me, well let me think….

1. I have three tattoos, a rose on my hip, a pretty black floral design on my inner left wrist and a nautical star and star pattern on my right foot that I designed myself. I want more!

2. I just found out that my sister is expecting another little boy in the new year :-)

3. I studied Art and Design at University and specialised in photography (although you wouldn't think it looking at some of my point and click snaps for the blog!)

4. I choose to keep my family name when I got married as I’m very attached to it so I now have a double barrelled surname (and some people judge me for it)

5. I went to ballet school when I was little

6. I love Terry Pratchett books

7. My favourite places I’ve visited so far are: New York, Paris, Copenhagen, Cyprus and Brighton

Now, some of these may not be newly discovered blogs but I thought I’d tag some of you anyway. I know some you you may not have the time to join in but I always think its fun to find out more about people. Hope you can join in the fun!

Neen, Helene, Jo, JAG, Tam, Parisa, Linz, Laura, Sarah, Anne, TOTKat, Madeline, Stacey, Stella, Alison

I will try and let you know you’ve been tagged but hopefully you all read the blog so will find out here too! Hope you all have a fab weekend x