quick post pregnancy weight loss | Blood on Snow by Jo Nesbo A Review

quick post pregnancy weight loss

I had never tried an audio book before, so I was a little apprehensive when Mumsnet Bloggers asked me to listen to Blood on Snow, an audio book, written by Jo Nesbo.  The thought of listening to someone read a book, I dont know, it just didnt really appeal to me.  I am a such a big fan of having something physical to hold and read in front of me. 

The book is read by Patti Smith, and I am not going to lie and say I am completely familiar with her and the whole Punk movement, but I had heard of her.  Her accent reading this book is just amazing to listen to. She has a really husky, thick American accent, and from her first words I was hooked.  I mean its not in many books you read that someones lying on the floor dead and you already know its the books main character, Olav whos the murderer. 

Olav is a hit-man, and this book tells the story of his life, potential targets and loves. I didnt think I would connect with Olav, mainly as hes male...oh, and a killer.  But unbelievably, I quickly got transported into his world and was rooting for the main character.  I literally had no idea where the plot was going, and this became ever apparent as I thought the book was about to end, but I realised I was only half of the way through. 

I want to give nothing away, because the ending is the most incredible ending I think I have read, well, listened to.  Again, you think you know where its all going, but you really do not.  The ending is wrote in such a beautiful and captivating way, that as Patti Smith read the closing scene, I just sat for moments afterwards thinking about what I had actually just heard.  

There is alot of blood, violence and swearing, but I never felt out of my depth with this book.  I felt Jo Nesbo had the right amount of action, but had cleverly interwoven it with breathtaking scenery or attention to character detail that it never felt too much. 

As for an audio book, I would certainly listen to another one again.  I think Patti Smith read the book beautifully and it certainly added another dimension to the book. It was actually a real luxury to relax and put in my headphones and be completely transported into Olavs world.  I cannot recommend this novel enough. You can listen to Patti Smith read the opening excerpt from Jo Nesbos Blood on Snow here, its only a minute long, but I challenge you not to want to hear more! 

Have you read Blood on Snow? Would you ever try an audio book?
Comments always welcome below and thanks for reading, 

I was kindly sent the audio for Blood On Snow by Mumsnet Bloggers, this review is entirely my own thoughts and opinions. 

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weight loss early pregnancy symptom | TTC WATCH OUT FOR TOO MUCH CANDY!

weight loss early pregnancy symptom

Even if you dont have kids, Halloween is a time when everyone seems to be throwing candy at you. Either you have it around the house for the trick or treaters or theres a big bowl of it at work.

If youre trying to conceive, all that fat and sugar can negatively affect your fertility. Heres a link to a book and article that discusses how what we eat can affect almost all aspects of our health including fertility:

SEE ALSO: MY SERIES ON FOODS FOR FERTILITY (getpregnantover40.com)

According to the article:

"Many fertility experts believe that an unhealthy diet, high in fat, sugar, and processed foods and low in nutrients essential to fertility, can lead to infertility and increase the chances of miscarriage."

Related to your overall health:

A diet high in fat (particularly saturated fat) and high in salt is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease.
It is estimated that, on average, a third of cancers could be prevented by changes in diet. A diet which is high in fiber and whole grain cereal and low in fat has the potential to prevent a number of cancers, including colon, stomach and breast cancer.



A diet high in fat, sugar and salt leads to weight gain and increases the risk of obesity. Carrying excess weight doesnt just increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and infertility, it is also associated with fatigue, low self-esteem and poor mental and physical performance.

An unhealthy diet increases the risk of depression and mood swings. Its also linked to PMS, food cravings and anxiety.

A diet high in additives, preservatives and refined sugar can cause poor concentration, hyperactivity and aggression. This is because foods high in sugar and additives lack chromium, which is removed in the refining process. Chromium is needed for controlling blood sugar levels; when these levels are out of control it can trigger these behavioral problems.

A diet that is low in the essential nutrient calcium (needed to keep your bones strong) increases the risk of bones becoming weak or brittle - a condition known as osteoporosis.

A diet low in nutrients puts enormous strain on the liver. The liver is essential for the proper digestion and absorption of life-sustaining vitamins and minerals. For optimum health you need your liver to be in peak condition. The liver cannot cope with large amounts of saturated fat and alcohol and this can lead to liver and kidney problems, such as kidney disease and cirrhosis (a life-threatening condition where the cells of the liver die).

A diet too high in sugar can lead to too much glucose (a form of sugar carried in the bloodstream) circulating in your body. Too much glucose in the blood indicates development of blood sugar problems such as diabetes mellitus. Its symptoms are thirst, frequent need to urinate due to excess glucose, problems with vision, fatigue and recurrent infections.

If your diet is poor this can compromise your immune system and make you more susceptible to colds, flu and poor health. We need a steady and balanced intake of essential vitamins and minerals to keep our immune systems working properly, to provide protection from infections and disease. 


Excerpted from:
You Are What You Eat: The Plan that Will Change Your Life
by Gillian McKeith, Ph.D.

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baby weight loss reasons | Night Watch

baby weight loss reasons

So first up, before we get into this, I should do a little disclaimer.  I have had sleep problems since I can remember.  Sleep problems that I will save for another time, and thankfully are much improved now, but sleep problems nonetheless.  At night time, it would appear that I save up all of my anxieties and the minute the lights go off, they replay in my mind. This is amplified a million times when my husband is away at work.  And yup, my husband is away at work at the moment.  Mr Bee if you are reading this, yes Im dying to see you, but I also cant wait for you to come home so I can get a bloody good nights sleep.  This is what happened last night. 

8.45pm

Check all doors and windows are shut.  Even that window that I cant reach without a stool and I havent actually opened since we moved in (5 years ago). Safety first. 

9pm

Go to bed. Yep, I know this is astonishingly early, but I find I can sleep better if it isnt that dark outside.  I know I am weirdo.  Dont judge, because this blog post gets worse. 

9.05pm

Did I shut that window? Yes, yes I did.  Now go to sleep Laura. 

9.10pm

I forgot the safety gates.  I shut both the bottom and top safety gates on the stairs. Because everyone knows a burglar wouldnt be able to undo the gates.  Safety first. 

9.30pm

Cant get to sleep. 

9.45pm

Its getting quite dark.  I should go to sleep now. 

10pm

I might just think of my escape plan if there was a fire.  I think I would throw Pablo the dog out of the window first.  Would that break his legs? Maybe.  Maybe I would throw a mattress out first. Would my mattress fit out of the window? No. I would throw my daughters toddler bed mattress out of the window first, then throw the dog and then jump out with my daughter on my back and hope I land on my feet. 

10.10pm

Stop thinking of stupid scenarios and go to sleep. 

10.15pm

In case of a burglar, I would lock myself into my daughters bathroom with my daughter and ring the police.  What about the dog? Could he defend himself? No, he might be used as a hostage by the burglar.  I will take the dog and daughter with me. And my mobile phone. 

10.20pm

Go to sleep. 

10.25pm

No, I think I might just try and climb down the drainpipe.  Would the drainpipe take my weight? Would my arms even take my own weight? What about the dog? Id have to throw the mattress out of the window first. 

10.30pm

Bloody hell I am weird.  Now go to sleep. 

11pm

Its too dark.  I think I might leave the en-suite light on. Any potential burglars/hostage takers/murderers will think someones awake and wont come in. 

11.15pm

No, the lights too bright.  Ill turn it off and just go asleep.  Adults dont think such stupid thoughts. I am an idiot. 

11.30pm 

I think I need the light on.  Its too dark. Maybe I will just put my bedside light on for a little while. 

12am

What was that noise? (Put all lights on and completely wake self up.  Return to bed).   

12.15am

Ill just have a run through of fire and hostage situations so I know what to do. 

12.30am

Start to doze.

1.30am

What was the noise? (All lights go on). No, now I cant hear it. 

1.45am

What was that noise? (All lights go on). No, now I cant hear it. 

2am

Its a bloody dog barking.  Who puts their dog out at 2am and lets it bark!!!! At least all potential burglars will be deterred from the stupid barking dog. 

4am

Awoken by the milkman (hes not in the house or anything, I can hear his cart on the street).  Why does his stupid cart have to be so loud.  I just want to sleep.  But on the plus side burglars wont be hanging about outside as the milkmans doing his round.  

4.15am

Its starting to get lighter and I am really tired...fall asleep....

5.30am

Bang at the door.  "Morning mum!!! Wake up! Wake up!!! Im hungry and I need a wee!!!!". ARGHHHHHHH!!!!

  

I wish I could laugh along and say that this example is a little joke. The sad thing is, it actually happened and I have a feeling will happen until my husbands return.  I am sharing it in the vain hope other people out there feel the same way when they are home alone.  Or maybe its just me.  I am also sharing it under the premise that no-one calls me a weirdo - I really dont need that pointing out to me.  As I said, its like the lights go out and my imagination runs wild.  But dont feel too sorry for me, I think I am used to it now.  I have a really great concealer and escape scenarios planned for a zombie attack, earthquake and street riot if you are interested. 

Anyway, comments are always welcome below (remember no name calling), and thanks for reading, 

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weight loss early pregnancy sign | FERTILITY WATER TREATMENT

weight loss early pregnancy sign

If Youre Trying To Get Pregnant, Drink Water In Morning On An Empty Stomach

Ive always known drinking water was good for many conditions, including fertility.
,< This interesting article gives a specific and easy regimen based on the Japanese Water Treatment. Its so easy! Click through and give it a try!

CLICK HERE FOR OTHER ARTICLES ON IMPROVING CERVICAL MUCUS, FERTILITY DIET AND FOODS FOR FERTILITY (getpregnantover40.com)

From the article:

Without water, there would be no life on earth. That is indisputable.

And water for fertility is an absolute essential when considering fertility foods for women.

At different stages of your life your body is mostly made up of water.

New born babies have 78%. By the age of one that drops to about 65%. Adult men have around 60% water and women, who in general have a higher fat content, about 55%. These percentages can vary depending on age, weight and health issues.

So let’s consider the importance of water for your fertility.

Keep Your Tank Full!

Would you run your car without keeping it topped up with gas? Of course not. So why run your body without keeping it topped up with water?

Try the following regime and you may be astonished by the results.

Wake Up to Water

Many Japanese start the day drinking water immediately after waking up.

Why? Because drinking water on an empty stomach first thing in the morning has beneficial effects for so many ailments, including many that relate directly to your fertility issues. These include:

menstrual problems
problems with the uterus
urinary and renal problems
excess fat
diabetes
constipation
headaches
body pains
heart problems
from infertilityacupunctureny.com

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pregnancy weight loss recipes | Where is Laura Evelyn Bee

pregnancy weight loss recipes

To say I have been slightly absence on my blog over recent months may be a little bit of an understatement. From blogging three times a week, interacting on social media and taking part in lots of blogging linkies to actually not even turning on my computer for several weeks. My blog is such a personal thing for me.  It reflects my creative side and its where I share my thoughts and feelings. It also means my blog directly reflects how I am feeling.  

If you are thinking I may have won the lottery, become a blogging superstar, or may have been cruising around the world, you will be sorely disappointed.  I have actually spent the majority of the last 7 weeks camped out on the bathroom floor.  Either vomiting, crying, feeling nauseous, or, at my worst, a mixture of all three.  I told you it wasnt going to glamorous.  And the reason for all of this? A little miracle has happened.  Baby Bee is due November 2015, and I cannot capture in words how amazing and happy we are to be welcoming another little baby into our family. 

I also cannot put into words how blessed I feel to have this little miracle growing inside me.  I know only too well the pain of trying for a baby and the pangs in your heart when things maybe dont go to plan. So even though I have cried and sobbed more times than I can remember in the last few months and my husband has looked at me more than once with the look of who are you and what have you done with my wife, I have held onto the fact how lucky I actually am to feel so sick. 

I think I will write another blog post all about my morning sickness for anyone who is interested and I wont go into it now and put you off your breakfast/lunch/tea/cake...delete as applicable. But suffice to say I am just about starting to feel human.  I am actually beginning to feel like me again, not some shadowy, sicky version of myself, and I say that without a single ounce of over-exaggeration. 

On top of this amazing news, we also have huge travel plans at the moment and as you read this, on Saturday we fly out to New York with family to celebrate my sisters 30th birthday.  From New York, me, my husband and daughter fly onto San Francisco and are then heading on an epic road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway Route 1 all the way to San Diego.  Such exciting times!!!!

I am sorry to readers who have wondered where the hell I have been, and I feel I have also lost a few readers too who maybe assumed my blogging days were numbered.  To say I wasnt feeling particularly creative is an understatement! But onwards and upwards.  

Thank you for bearing with me. I am so so excited and happy to be back blogging, and sharing such a special and amazing time with you all. 

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