Tag Archives: life

New venture!

Posted on 15 October, 2013 by doug

Healthy Living – Back from the Edge Take one forty something, flabby, overweight, stressed out public sector manager and push him to the limit.  Does he crack?  No way.  He turns a dreadful situation into a positive and life changing situation … Continue reading →

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How cyclists annoy motorists

Posted on 12 October, 2013 by doug

It has to be said, some cyclists push their luck a bit; so often this simply seems to fall into the hands of car drivers eager to moan about cyclists.  What kinds of things cyclists do to annoy car drivers? … Continue reading →

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Travel Choices Dunstable

Posted on 5 October, 2013 by doug

I have been meaning to tell you all about Travel Choices for ages.  Based in Dunstable and funded by the Local Sustainable Transport Fund, the aim is broadly to help people to think a little differently about how they travel … Continue reading →

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The Right Foods and Moves to Blast That Belly

Posted on 27 September, 2013 by doug

It’s a pleasure to welcome Virginia Cunningham as a guest blogger and her article below: We all have different reasons to want to lose the extra weight we carry in our mid-sections. Some of us want to be healthier for … Continue reading →

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Running or cycling to lose weight?

Posted on 1 September, 2013 by doug

Recently I was having a chat to someone I know, we’ll call him George in this post.  George is in his late 50’s and has had a weight problem for as long as I have known him, which must be … Continue reading →

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Benefits of cycling – guest blog

Posted on 27 August, 2013 by doug

The benefits of being a cyclist often published but here I am pleased to publish a guest blog post from Taiwo Aladeojebi who is a SEO Analyst at Sportsdirect.com Retail Ltd and a blogger in his own right.  Here Taiwo explains … Continue reading →

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Minimum alcohol pricing

Posted on 18 March, 2013 by doug

I seldom wade into politics in my blog but this time I cannot let the issue of alcohol pass by once again.  It appears Prime Minister David Cameron is back-tracking on a commitment to increase the minimum price for alcohol. … Continue reading →

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Another quick high speed healthy living update

Posted on 9 February, 2013 by doug

Trying to juggle family life with two children and a wife, a busy job, organising an electrician plus plumber, some running, some cycling, some blogging, writing a book, time to go “flop” in February all takes some doing.  But I … Continue reading →

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Is being vegan healthy?

Posted on 28 January, 2013 by doug

Rachel, Annabelle and Steve Vegetarians and vegans are people who have plant based diets; they don’t eat animal meat.  Vegans go further by completely avoiding any animal products which includes wool, honey, eggs, milk etc.  So, is being a vegan … Continue reading →

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Review – Healthspan Cod Liver Oil

Posted on 2 January, 2013 by doug

Mention “cod liver oil” to some of my friends and they will remember spoonfuls being given by the school nurse.  Alternatively do you remember those awful bottles of malt and cod liver oil dispensed by your Mother?  Do you remember that taste? … Continue reading →

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How to encourage a reluctant cyclist

Posted on 14 December, 2012 by doug

Do you know how to encourage a reluctant cyclist?  Someone you’re trying to convince about the joys of cycling?  Someone who always says “did I ever mention how much I hate cycling?” or perhaps “if you EVER suggest we go … Continue reading →

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Preventing punctures

Posted on 27 November, 2012 by doug

If you ride a bike, you’ll almost certainly get a puncture at some point (no pun intended).  Just a reality of cycling I guess but there are things you can do to minimise this downer (is that another pun?). Preparation … Continue reading →

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The Bicycle Book by Bella Bathurst

Posted on 2 November, 2012 by doug

Just read this book on our recent holiday.  Unexpectedly entertaining, insightful and just the thing while on a holiday and missing my own bicycle. Bella Bathurst takes a unique look at the world of cycling in this very readable book. … Continue reading →

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Surviving the winter months

Posted on 2 November, 2012 by doug

Here in England I love the different seasons, right from the cosiness of the winter through to the balmy days of summer.  And yet I find my mood can drop during the winter months, especially if it drags on for … Continue reading →

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