Today I took progress pictures for online trainer Ben. It’s the fourth week of the program he has set us on so we’re half way. These pictures are cold and harsh. Like, no filter harsh. Yuck. BUT actually I was pleased scanning back to the previous weeks I saw how my body has changed and it’s quite amazing! I mean, it’s not like ‘wow here I am a total Men’s Health cover model’ (yet yet yet) but I’ve noticed in four weeks my shoulders have become more pronounced and my back is wider. YAS, progress. Online trainer Ben rang me…

My and BF Chris are trying to cut down on booze. It’s hard. It’s very hard. I’d become quite accustomed to a G&T or glass of wine with my dinner, but as we clanged down to the recycling bins a few weeks ago we decided that a bottle of gin a week is pretty near alcoholic tendencies.  The reflection of our rubber ring waists was also double motivation for this. Our new rule is to never drink at home. It can be done! And with our online trainer how can we fail at this amazing life changing decision!  We celebrated…

I’ve just got back from America. BF Chris is boycotting the States until Trump is toppled, so when my friend Dor offered me a plus one on a press trip, I jumped at the chance! BF Chris said I didn’t have morals, but I like to think it’s more about appreciating a free lunch. And then some… Being gay, I was nervous about travelling to America in the current regime but I’ve always wanted to go back to the U.S. since I had an AMAZING time in New York with Beccy in 2012. On that particular trip, we were dancing…