07/12/2025
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**Happy Monday everyone!** 🎄✨
Christmas is just around the corner, and I wanted to share a little update.
The response to the cooking classes has been *wonderful* — thank you! ❤️ They’ll be continuing in the new year, so if you’re keen to find out when the next round starts, just let me know.
Over the weekend I went to a Christmas do, and was faced with a table full of food I simply couldn’t eat. It reminded me exactly why it’s so important to have a few things you can whip up and take along — so you’re not left sitting there watching everyone else enjoy the treats.
I was having an extra-lazy day and didn’t take anything for myself… big mistake. I ended up having two or three things that aren’t on my “okay list,” and today I’m feeling the effects. I know better, and I *can* do better — but I’m human, and these moments happen. So if it happens to you too, please know I completely understand.
One lady told me she’s tried to go sugar-free several times, but only lasts a few days before she’s back on the sugar. And honestly… yup, I get it. Sugar is everywhere and ridiculously easy to access.
**But believe me when I say, it is worth the effort.** When my clothes feel loose, there is nothing more encouraging. When they feel tight — like today — Aaaaarrrggghhhh… not so great. 😅
I’m still using my ni****ne patches with incredible results. I took a week’s break just to see what would happen, and I could immediately feel the inflammation returning. These issues have been with me for years, so expecting overnight miracles would be unrealistic — but I absolutely feel like I’m on the right path. 🌿✨
By the by, I was telling people they could buy the off-the-shelf version of ni****ne, and I’ve since been alerted to some issues with these — so I no longer recommend them. 🚫🧪✨
Sending you all my love ❤️
Love you — Bye now!! 👋💖