Mental Health · Migraine · Ramblings

Migraines – excruciating and life-denying!

I’ve been really struggling since I returned to work three weeks ago. Every workday I seem to end the day with a headache or migraine. Most days start off well but by mid afternoon I am starting to experience symptoms. Tightness in the neck, running eyes and pain. I’ll push through until the end of… Continue reading Migraines – excruciating and life-denying!

Life Tips · Mental Health · Midlife Reset · Ramblings · Weight Loss Journey

Overcoming the effects weight has on your self image.

I have been extremely open that this year I am on a weight loss/health journey.  It’s most likely going to be one of the hardest things I’ve done.  You see I’ve lost weight before, but it’s always found its way back to me and bought extra.  It’s been a lifelong battle and one I am… Continue reading Overcoming the effects weight has on your self image.

50 things for 50 years · Mental Health · Midlife Reset · Travel · Weight Loss Journey

2023 – The Year of Rachel

Well today is the 4th day of the new year.  I have stayed away from New Years Resolutions.  They have never really motivated me in the past and have always felt like empty promises to myself.  There’s always the yearly lose weight resolution that is difficult to achieve when your body is always fighting against… Continue reading 2023 – The Year of Rachel

Mental Health · Midlife Reset · Ramblings · Uncategorized · Weight Loss Journey

Quieting that internal negative chatter

Today my brain is chattering a lot. I weighed myself this morning and the Christmas/Birthday week has gifted me 2 kilos (4.4 pounds). My inner voice is continually analysing what went wrong. I know most people wouldn’t bat an eye lid at a little bit of weight gain but I said no to so many… Continue reading Quieting that internal negative chatter