by janet | Jan 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
When is a treat not a treat? When it masquerades as pleasure but in reality causes massive pain. I saw a perfect example of this tonight watching “My Baggy Body”. Sarah, having lost 9 stone after bariatric surgery, was told she couldn’t have the...
by janet | Jan 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
Well I have just watched last nights episode of Weight Loss ward on ITV. The medical staff do an amazing job with some of the most extreme cases imaginable. As with the last series I am left screaming at the TV in frustration “I think I can help!” It was...
by janet | Jan 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
The last few days we have been hearing on the media how initial estimates for the number of people who will be obese have been underestimated. I can’t think of any other condition that can result in chronic illness and death that is ignored on such a grand...
by janet | Jan 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Last night I watched Men In Black 3. As you know from previous blogs I do like a bit of escapism combined with entertainment in my movie choices, and this fitted the bill nicely. In it “J” (Will Smith) has the opportunity to turn the clock back and change...
by janet | Jan 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Who are you in your dreams? This week I went to see The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty. It’s a great movie; like most good movies there were some great metaphors. We see the main character leading an ordinary, (some would say boring) life. He regularly escapes into...