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Mine is horse-riding along the beach. What’s yours? .
Horse-riding is such great exercise, especially when using core strength to hold a good upright position on the horse when even at a canter.
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It’s never too late to start a new hobby or sport that brings you joy. .
It’s so special too being at one with nature. .
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To take up paddleboarding.
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This was the first day after the whole of this Summer that we took out the paddle board.
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Very wobbly in spite of core strengthening pilates classes twice a week throughout the Summer and a 121 boxing session each week.
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Maybe it was the volume of food consumed over the last few weeks
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@misslucy_lou pacing up and down the board. .
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Been writing a novel.
Finished yesterday
Super proud of myself.
300ush pages /over 100k words.
Will keep you posted on its progress to publishing.
Fingers crossed .
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Photo with thanks to @rory_photo
Time to treat yourself
Sometimes a little of what you fancy does you good.
If you deprive yourself you will only crave it more.
Yes you can see French fries and wine
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@theboathousesteephillcove
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After a long late lunch @thehutcolwell
My favourite restaurant on the Island.
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I’m wearing:
Primark Dress
Marks and Spencer cashmere (Both past seasons) .
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Just a lovely memory now.
Ready for this Summer’s staycation.
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The sun always makes you feel alive and energised and fills you with positivity.
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Mine is on the beach, riding the local riding stables pony Casper.
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Being at one with a horse by the sea, with whom you have a rapport and a mutual trust is such a special and priviliged time.
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It’s easy to understand how interacting with a horse or a dog can help those with special needs, autism or mental health.
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We all need metime and downtime from the stresses of everyday life and especially an escape from social media, being judged by others and mobile phone addiction. .
When everything in life seems currently to be so turbulent, unsettled and uncertain, a short escape from day to day reality is revitalizing and reboots a positive mindset.
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It’s so special horseriding along a beach. It makes you feel happy, blessed and so grateful to be healthy and well and lucky to be able to do such a thing.
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The last day of an Indian Summer with lunch by the sea with a healthy but delicious Asian fusion mix of scallop, seabass and tempura prawn on a bed of vegetables, noodles and peanuts.
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It’s so easy to eat healthily when it’s presented beautifully and tastes delcious.
Its all about the flavours.
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Even when you are cooking at home, however simple or basic the recipe or meal, if you take a bit of extra care and time to make it look appetising on the plate, you will feel more satisfied on a smaller portion.
You will crave less of the unhealthy sugary carb laden foods which give high/low spikes to your blood sugar and energy levels.
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