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Five steps forward, one step back

The pandemic has been tough on everyone mentally, even without the terrible tragedy of losing a family member. The loss of the freedom to meet our loved ones, to travel (even within our own country) and the 'Groundhog Day' repetition…

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Has anyone seen my sack of Potatoes?

 

I'm currently at my lightest weight for over 20 years having lost more than 25 kilos (the same as a sack of potatoes). The difference this has made has been astounding. After being so overweight for so long you forget…

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Revontulet - the latest news

I had planned on launching the crowdfunding campaign for the Revontulet album at the end of September, but I've decided to delay it, at least a few months, as my progress with the album has slowed down somewhat, mainly as…

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No Going Back

 

It was an incredible experience to take part in the first Marillion Couch Convention and a very uplifting event. 

However, I was alarmed to see how unhealthy I looked in the Brave Live 2013 video! My weight was probably around…

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Couch Potato

Couch Potato 

One of the consequences of putting on weight is how much effort everything becomes and as a consequence I tended do less and less physical activity, maybe taking the car when I could have easily walked to the…

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Healthier Choices

Healthier Choices 

I've always been at least slightly overweight, even as a young boy. My mother Marian, a cook by trade, brought up my sister and I after separating from my father when I was around 6. She very much…

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