My Nan had diabetes and it got really serious. She lost her foot, then her leg, and then an infection took her. That’s what made me actually look at my own habits.
I said I’d try @bbc #justonething. Just one.
That turned into being more aware of what I’m eating, cutting back on sugar where I can, and attempting push-ups with no coordination and wrists that were not on board.
Somehow that stuck. Now I’m going to the gym and cycling as well, which still feels a bit unexpected.
I’m not consistent, I don’t always know what I’m doing, and I’m still figuring it out. But I’ve come a long way from barely managing push-ups to this.
I didn’t think I’d get here.
I use muscles I didn’t even know I had
#diabetesawarness💛
What do these faces have in common? ✍️
Actresses, singers, journalists, poets, novelists - all have stood in the same room as our winners, heard their words read aloud, and celebrated the next generation of Commonwealth writers.
Your writing could put you there too. 🌟
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Actress Tanya Reynolds
Actor Toby Stephens
Children's author and RCS Ambassador Geri Halliwell-Horner
Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading CBE
Author Dame Jacqueline Wilson GBE
Actress and poet Ayesha Dharker
Singer and RCS Ambassador Alexandra Burke
Children's author and comedian Richard Ayoade
Journalist and newsreader Clive Myrie
Pulitzer Prize winner Mei Fong
Author, broadcaster and RCS Ambassador Gyles Brandreth
Poet and novelist Sir Ben Okri OBE
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Don't miss your chance to be in the room too...
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Now you know there’ll be nothing on the telly tonight worth watching, as it’s ‘quizzy Mondays’ NOT ‘quizzy Tuesdays.’ So do yourself a favour and head over to @BBCiPlayer for one of the most dramatic grand finals of Mastermind EVER! You’ll be on the edge of your seat!! #bbciplayer #bbctwo #mastermind #theblackchair #ivestartedsoillfinish
We’ve come a long way you and I, but now it’s our last hurrah for this series! Join me for the finale of the daddy of all quizzes. The Mastermind Grand Final, tonight at 7.30pm on BBC Two and iPlayer. Parting is such sweet sorrow…..#mastermind #theblackchair #imscared #theglassbowl #quizzymondays
A simple move with powerful potential 💪Shalize and her friends are taking on press-ups as #JustOneThing that could help protect their future health.
It could be great for you too! Watch today at 2pm on @BBCOne . All episodes available on @BBCiPlayer .
#drmichaelmosley #pressups #bbcone #bbciplayer
Could a furry, four legged friend be good for your health? Tracey tries #JustOneThing that could help reduce stress and lower blood pressure….spending time with pets! At 2pm today on @BBCOne with all episodes available now on @BBCiPlayer . Wonderful tips on small changes that could improve your life! #drmichaelmosley #catsanddogs #furryfriends #adoptapet
Could a furry, four legged friend be good for your health? Tracey tries #JustOneThing that could help reduce stress and lower blood pressure….spending time with pets! At 2pm today on @BBCOne with all episodes available now on @BBCiPlayer . Wonderful tips on small changes that could improve your life! #drmichaelmosley #adoptapet #catsanddogs #furryfriends
The response to #JustOneThing on @BBCOne has been rather fabulous! Much more coming up this week at 2pm @BBCOne but if you’ve missed any of our wonderful tips on how small changes can transform your life, catch up on every episode on @BBCiPlayer . Cheers. #adoptapet #pressups @michaelmosley_official #changeyourlife #drinktea
I suspect many of you rise from bed and the first thing you do is make a cup of coffee! Well why not think about grabbing a cup of tea instead? It’s #JustOneThing that could make a real difference to your overall health. Find out more today with me at 2pm @BBCOne and @bbciplayer #tea #alovelycuppa #health #tealeaves
