17 stone 13 pounds, that is a 5 pound weight loss for my first week. I am absolutely delighted. I cannot say it has been easy but I got to work on my vices. I cut out biscuits, alcohol and sweets immediately. The first couple of days were horrendous but every time I wanted one… Continue Reading
Dieting with Worry Beads
I am ashamed to say I have let my weight get out of control again. I live quite sensibly however my vices are sweets, the occasional tipple, biscuits and deserts. On the plus side I do exercise when motivated and I don’t drink anything like as much as some. I do have a reasonable excuse for… Continue Reading
Feeding Your Worry Beads
OK, so this sounds a little strange, but please bear with me. English Worry Beads are constructed from natural components and as with leather goods and quality wooden furniture they need to be cared for. This can be done using yourself or conditioning products. OK so that sounds even stranger! Let us start with using… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads – Update 15
In a previous blog I had told of a rather nice side effect I have gained whilst using worry beads to manage my anxiety and depression, to stop picking scabs. My two old scars continue to fade and each time I look at them I feel proud of what I have achieved. I have to admit a… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads – Update 14
At the weekend I took my nine year old “Petrol Head” son to the Classic Car Restoration Show at the NEC. We went last year and we both enjoyed it so much that we decided to train there again this year. Some how I had forgotten to buy the train tickets beforehand. I normally do… Continue Reading





