well thanks mrsB. I live on malvern cresent but it looks like we live on westminster, the last house before the big green and newer houses. il get some pics etc once all is cleared and i start devolping the area i intend to use.

The only exercise i can do is swimming and only for short time as it hurts my wrists ..... Thewife can you use a float device so you can just use your legs kicking?? or will this effect you knees?? also could use a push bike? also I know a few people who have suffered with dodgy joints and light wei...

well my skills- NVQ level 3bench joiner and Carpentry Currently studdying for a HNC in Construction I completed a course on lower carbon in construction 20 years boxing experience 9 years weight training, cardio and nutrition experience 15 years playing around with cars and motorbikes basic plumbing...

lol ruthG you are correct but when trying to drop a few lbs its a good idea. alcohol is empty carbs and the amount of women i no who moan they cant loose weight, eat reasonably well but down 1 or 2 bottles of wine a nite and wonder why they cant get rid of the lbs. Thewife, You go girl! Once you hav...

TS, ive been looking at coop design's etc to get an idea on the design requirements and little extras that the chic's require, as i will be building the coop myself as im a carpenter. I was considering allowing them a free range but after consideration i think it will be best to build the coop with ...

Thanks Kaete44.
I plan on getting everything right before i take the plunge.
My intention will be for eggs and meat but im sure the rest of my family will endup keeping a couple as pets. I also dont fancy getting ex bat's.
Thanks again.

I agree Menace , I havent been on a diet in months but still maintaining my weight despite eating loads of junk food! Just goes to show with a good exercise plan you can have the junk food! Lol, yes with regular exercise (daily 30min) you can eat junk or more food and get away with it due to an inc...

Hi all, Im new to DTL and have been intrested in Keeping chickens and ducks for a while. I have a reasonable size garden (12m x 32m), so I have enougth space to allow them to run free a little. I plan on having an area to start growing some veg too. I plan on building an 8ftx4ft coop for them but o...

the biggest problem with diets is that we start 1, then get bored, then end up back where we started. The best thing I could say to do is make small changes to your diet, and yes make a list of all the foods and drink you consume and then try and change the bad items for somthing healthier. wine - g...

Parents fault - end of. Couldnt agree more. We cant blame school dinners as to me thats the parents choice, as is exercise, shouldnt rely on just school activities. Even most small towns or villiages have some kind of club etc. These clubs also help kids with respect and discipline, somthing which ...

There are other things to factor in, as mentioned kids these days are more likely to spend their time electronic gaming rather than kicking a ball about and there are more and more parents driving their kids half a mile to and from school whereas I used to cycle everywhere. Society is becoming Lazy...

Meatloaf Ingredients: 500g lean steak mince 200g grated onion 1 whole egg 1 tsp dried rosemary 2 tsp dried garlic Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp tomato puree 2 crushed weetabix Method: 1. Combine all ingredients into a large bowl and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or your hands. 2. Transfer mix...

Hi all, as I have a good knowledge of food, through my years of weight training, bulking and cutting i would like to point a few things out. Processd food should be avoided at all costs for a healthier life style! this means burgers and sausages, best to make your own! as for loosing weight, I never...

Hi all, Im new here and was trying to get some info on keeping chickens, then I came across this post. Id like to say 'Best of luck' to all who are trying to achieve a healthier life style by loosing weight. I think im the only person that is trying to gain weight! lol. I weight train and I am curre...