Stephen Nolan
@StephenNolan
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Sony UK Speech Broadcaster of the Year Royal Television Society Presenter of the Year
Belfast / Manchester
Joined April 2009
Pic on left was me in USA last time . I made myself - and that bird - a wee promise I’d try hard this time to lose weight. Pic on right is me week 16 into diet. Hopefully over the next 42 days I’ll lose another stone so that I land in Santa Monica having achieved my goal.
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I said in Jan when I was 22st 8lbs , I would try to be below 15st before I hit USA on 2 July . I’m delighted that I’ve hit my target 1 month ahead . This morning I weighed in at 14st 12. So I’m making a new target of below 14st by 2nd July . Thanks for all your kind messages .
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Week 17 of my diet . Pics show the difference. 3 more weeks before I hit LA again. I have a long way to go.But I’ll be able to do a lot more in the USA this time , compared to last year. Last year , 22st 8, this year 14st 12. Trying to get as low down the 14st mark before July.
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Local resident has no sympathy for burnt out businessman. Nolan challenges racist man in south Belfast. Warning - viewers may find offensive
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So 8 weeks ago I was a shocking 58 inch waist and 20st 8. Today , 8 weeks later , I bought - and am wearing - 38 inch jeans. Still v v fat,but that’s 1st time I’ve bought jeans from a shop in town in many years.Next goal - below 17 stone by end of month . Heading to gym now .
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Made my target today . Into the 15’s. 15st 13lbs.Was 20st 8lbs on 2nd Feb. My target is to be in 14’s by July.
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Ive just had anti vax protester, placard in hand,screaming abuse at me about BBC coverage of vaccines. I was helping mum get out of car to go shopping . In middle of Belfast City Centre , this woman said she didn’t care how much it upset my 80 year old mother.Disgusting .
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I set myself a target of being in the 13 stones by July 2.I was 22st 8 last Nov.With 1 week to go,it is going to be close.Ive 4lbs to lose in 7 days to meet my target.Then I’m on hols.I dream about being 12 stone by Xmas.Thanks for being amazing & kind to me during this journey
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So that’s it .I used hotel gym to do final 5k run b4 I hit USA.I started diet Nov 2018 at 22st 8.I land in Vegas today - 8 months later, over 8.5 stone lighter.Then a 10 day race to my goal of running along Santa Monica beach at 13st something.The Aran jumper is going in the bin
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It has been confirmed by Caroline Flack’s lawyer that she took her own life. We all have weaknesses as human beings , and the vile , aggressive pursuit of people on social media needs to stop .
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Goal 1 fulfilled. 22 stone 8lbs in Nov 2018.Couldn’t walk along 1/2 mile.Got a taxi.I swore to myself I would run this by today - which is what I’m doing. When I come back Jan 2020 , I’ll be in the 12 stones.That is my next goal.Have got to go.Patsy Cline is singing in my ear
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Thanks so much for all the kind messages today . It’s mind blowing . Can I ask as many as possible to retweet this tweet for me. We are trying to get as many people as possible to listen to the podcast and we need your help to push it out there.
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I get a lot of abuse on social media. But not my experience this time.I’ve been fat all my life & I still am. I’m only half way through where I need to be & it’s very tough . Thank you all so much 4 the 1000’s of support messages. It means a lot to me. I might fail,but I’m trying.
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A wee milestone for me - Tuesday is my weigh day . I’ve lost 3 stones exactly in 8 weeks. 4 more stones to go .
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Breaking : .BBC pull out of Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme & will no longer submit to being scored in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index. Listen to our full investigation. Many of our questions to the BBC remain unanswered .
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The most incredible call I will ever take on radio. Dr Al has changed my view on life.
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Just a wee note from me - to all of you. So many of you are saying nice things now I have some weight off . Since I’m not even half way through this journey - & still very very fat - your nice words are motivating me to keep going . It’s hard, but I’m trying. So thank you.
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Got this from some winner-.“ you make 400k a year &are wearing a 5 quid slazenger vest ffs”. I failed 11plus,fought my way into BBC when it said it didn’t want me & come from a working class area. So I earn as much as I can, by working as hard as I can & by being the best I can
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BBC presenter Nolan called 'a little shit' by One Direction Louis
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The Nolan team deals with hard politics on a daily basis & so we are used to complaints.People are entitled to complain about the pod -many have. But the many hundreds of messages to the BBC thanking us for this pod is something we are not used to. @dt_ni & I are very grateful
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I’ll be walking out of this shop like John Wayne , but I’m squeezing into 36” waist jeans in this shop. Exactly 11 weeks ago, I was 56” . 4 weeks ago 42”.3 weeks ago 40” .2 weeks ago 38”.Today 36” . Still another 3 bloody stones to go by July 2nd.
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Trans row – Father Ted creator Graham Linehan breaks down in tears #NolanLIVE. Watch on @BBCiPlayer
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I see @OwenJones84 is the latest target of the twitter hate mob . Owen is kind , intelligent and principled . His passion makes him a force to be reckoned with ( I have to be alert to handle him on air !) but his talent & authenticity is what is no doubt annoying the wasters .
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We would like to offer another opportunity for Stonewall to be part of our podcast series . We would commit to creating an additional episode of Nolan Investigates , if Stonewall would like to sit down with me. We want to listen .
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I was interviewing Louis from One Direction at 530pm tonight. But Harry had a cast on his foot and I was told Niall was sick. Now Liam too !.
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My incredible mum is 80 today . Happy Birthday Big Audrey. She tortures me “worrying” about her son who she thinks is still a wee boy - but she is such a kind, special , charismatic person and I love her so much .
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My mum took ill today.From the incredible local staff at the Pharmacy who called the outstanding paramedic,to the dedicated Drs & nurses who cared for my mum - thank you so much.Audrey is back home tonight reassured & on the phone to her friends with her ‘biz’.I love her so much.
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Stephen - your warmth on air was a true reflection of the real you - a kind, decent human being with so much natural talent. My heartfelt condolences to your family. We will miss you.
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Squeezed into a 34” waist today. It’s kinda cheating as they are ‘stretch jeans’ , but it’s better than the 58” waist I was in Nov last year. Pushing myself tonight , as I’ve 2lbs to lose before Tuesday weigh in to hit this week’s target.
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I got a phone call during the show to say my mum took ill this morning after falling overnight . I’m just letting you all know that’s why I left early . Mum will always come first.
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Maybe some of you can connect with a feeling I’ve had in life that you will never be quite good enough & so you’ve got to work harder to compensate. It’s exhausting. I,at last, feel a sense of contentment. I’m determined to make the most of it,now I’ve finally found it in my life
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I’m sitting on my sofa thinking about how I’m trying to protect myself from the danger of the virus. But our NHS staff- nurses, drs , porters,cleaners will be walking towards this virus to save lives. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are all extra ordinary people.
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The national clap for the NHS was so emotional. It made me cry . Thank you so much to all of you . You are extra ordinary .
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I tried to have a chat with my 77y/old mum today . Not matter how many times I tried reassure Audrey how I will protect her,she immediately defaulted back to worrying I didn’t have a jumper on & her concern for me. Her selfless love for me is humbling . I love her so much .
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Senior DUP source has just told me he expects DUP party officers will inform Edwin Poots today they have no confidence in him as leader of the party.
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4 days ago , Big Audrey was found slumped on the floor , oxygen low & pneumonia. I thought I was losing her. The beautiful , dedicated NHS staff smothered my mother with love & care - & she is back home . I know she is getting better as she is back fighting with me . Thank
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My job was very challenging this week. I tried my best to uphold the BBC values which I treasure. My BBC role means it is wrong for me to personally comment on any debate re Belfast Pride.I do however want to proudly & publicly express my support for my LGBT friends & colleagues.
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Our podcast “Nolan Investigates : Stonewall” is designed to stimulate debate throughout the UK. That is our purpose . So feel free to let me know what you think of the content .
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Big Audrey , my mum , has the spare chicken wings boxed up - as she says they are too dear to go to waste . She’ll guard them like they are gold . And she loves her cake on a Friday . I love her so much .
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I am an only son & have been anxious all day at the hospital - many of you have experienced similar . I want to thank everybody who texted me today making me feel loved & supported about mum. Some politicians who haven’t spoken to me in years wanted to know if mum & I were ok ,.
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Hit this week’s goal . Lost 7lbs this week. Now 16st 5lbs , down from 20st 8lbs 12 weeks ago. Next target below 16 within two weeks .
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Husband & wife - no masks ,approached my 80y/old mother in shop this afternoon.I asked them to step back from me & my mum, as they weren’t wearing a mask. Called me ignorant. Most in shop thanking me. I do not understand why people don’t understand. I don’t get it . Infuriating.
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Had major wobble.As most addicts do.My addiction is food.Hit 15st 13lbs this morning-8 Aug .Was 14st 3lbs July 1 .22st 9lbs Nov2018.I woke up this morning promising myself I’m not going into 16st.I have no more wriggle room.Not a 1lb wiggle room.On the brink either way.In gym now
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I might have failed last night , but not tonight . I’ve just done my first 5k. 14 days to go for phase 1 - #fixMEforME2019
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What I love about my mother is she has no clue about the major stories I’m working on at work. Nor does she care . Her priority is whether her new cushions match her curtains , and the latest drama with the neighbours
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Trying to get below 15st next week for first time since I was a boy. Sun afternoon in the gym . Trying hard . Let’s see .
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Nolan Investigates : Stonewall led to BBCNI having its biggest week ever on BBC Sounds. Whatever your view, hopefully this journalism will stimulate debate across the UK.
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That’s very kind , but I feel as fat now as I did 8 stone ago . The weight I am now is the size most people start dieting at . I have a long, long way to go . I doubt I’ll ever crack it , but I’m trying this time .
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So does anybody know what the difference is between a woman’s jacket and a man’s ?.This was in the woman’s section of HandM, but I liked it - so I’m wearing it . Who cares !? I don’t .
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I DON’T WANT to be here in this dopey gym. But here I am. I need to get the addiction to exercise back , that I had just one month ago , before my hols . Here we go . No doubt I will be very slow tonight .
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Northern Ireland has the highest death rate & highest infection rate in the UK. Northern Ireland has the lowest vaccination rate in the UK. Think about that if you are wondering whether to get a Covid vaccine today . Use your brain.
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How can we have two different policies on one small island between North and South ? .Where is the political leadership today ? .Where is the coordination ?.
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The endorphins are like a happy pill . I just want to smile . Unbelievable feeling . I’m still fat, but exercise makes me happier . Jacuzzi time now. Weigh in Tuesday at 7am.
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I hear some young people will go to parties tonight together to “celebrate” their last day of school. That is mass recklessness. Anybody, young or old, in any mass gathering ,ignoring govt advice to keep a physical distance is sick in the head. Please Stop.
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Throughout my childhood - protected me , fed me , gave me her money , went without to pay fees for Inst , loved me , fought for me , put clothes on my back . I can never repay my parents generosity . But I’ll try my best . Happy Mothers Day Big Audrey
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For those of you asking questions about the BBC’s impartiality after listening to our ‘Nolan Investigates : Stonewall’ podcast - remember this . The BBC enabled, supported & published our investigation .
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Breaking : DUP Ballymena councillor John Carson has blamed same sex marriage & legislation of abortion as the reason for why god has brought coronavirus to the world . “You reap what you sow”.DUP say it is not the opinion of the party .
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I thought I was getting raided by the British army . I woke up to sound of heavy footsteps and banging on my door. Cows broke into my site. Set off alarms, which sent call to security team. Total mayhem . Dirty brutes. I’m furious
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I’m 46 today . It scares me , but it makes me more determined than ever to prioritise what is important in life . It’s taken me nearly half a century to work out what I want out of life . Now that I finally have, the next step is to go get it .
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I’ll share my goal with you all. I adore Santa Monica . It’s very very special to me . I want to be able to 2 things .(1) run along the LA beach when I arrive on 10th July .(2) we go to an outlet mall - Ontario Mills - every year & I can never buy clothes. I want to this year.
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Below 17st for first time in many years on Tuesday 23April . ( 16.12 ) Fighting to be 16.7 by next Tuesday 30 April . Ultimate target below 15 when I land in Vegas on 2 July . First 2miles and, first 20mins of 60mins , done today .
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The view from Strangford Lough this morning . Northern Ireland is such a beautiful place . We are all lucky to live here . We just all need to learn how to live together .
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Quite a few “stars” when they are interviewed on tv come across as celebs - it’s all false . @EamonnHolmes comes across as a decent, warm guy. That’s what makes him a real star. He is the real deal.
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I usually go back & forward to USA throughout the year. I can’t believe I haven’t discovered during my life so far the most beautiful landscape in the world which has been on my doorstep - Ireland .I’ll be putting that right over the next few years. Might even film it !.
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My mother gets madder by the day - but I love her so much . Tonight’s drama is her new sofa - she has the measuring tape out & is convinced one cushion is 1 inch deeper than the other. The sofa man will be tortured in the morning ! 🤪
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First time in many years I haven’t given my mum a hug & a kiss when up at her house.But at least - as long as I keep a distance - I can see her & talk to her.I love her so much & I hope she gets through this,though I am desperately worried about her.Wash Your Hands .Keep Distance
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A special ‘Nolan Investigates’ podcast drops tomorrow afternoon on @BBCSounds .An 18 month investigation into the influence of a lobby group on public bodies throughout the UK .More details in the morning.
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NOW AVAILABLE OUTSIDE UK. Sorry to those of you outside UK who could not access our podcast last night . It is NOW available on BBC Sounds worldwide . Whatever your view , we hope this journalism stimulates debate inside and outside organisations .
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Gotta fight . Gotta Fight harder . Trained last night until I got under 16st again . Now 15.13. Next battle below 15. Come on Stephen. This will not beat you. Not this time .
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Of course I’m proud to be British . That wouldn’t stop me supporting the ROI team if they were in the World Cup.I consider myself to be British, but yes -I have a strong affinity to all things Irish & Northern Irish. People need to grow up & realise the world is different now.
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If you enjoyed ‘Nolan Investigates : Stonewall ‘ , please vote . Thanks !.
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Sugar and carbs used to make me happy . Now my heart makes me happy , or to be precise - my heart rate at 90% of its maximum makes me sing out loud . Currently singing at top of my voice “love lift us up where we belong” by Joe Cocker while at 160 Hrate.
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My wonderful , beautiful mum . Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you for smothering me in love my whole life . It is the biggest privilege of my life to be your son. I will always be here for you . I love you so much . But stay away from me and wash your hands !
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Ballymena DUP Councillor John Carson threatened BBC Nolan Show with a lawsuit 4 reporting what he confirmed he said re married gay people & those supporting abortion being responsible for God introducing Coronavirus.He warned me that if I talked about it I would be judged by God.
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. @danwootton I was scheduled to interview Niall at 530pm in Belfast and I was told he had to pull out because he was sick.
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Every viewer should realise that it took a lot out of the victims and their families to make the Shankill Bomb film . I am grateful for their bravery . And I pass on my profound sympathy for the pain these victims are still enduring .
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If I can lose another 10lbs, I’ll be lighter than @vinnybelfast . I am a kind presenter, so I’m buying Vinny a KFC bargain bucket and 22 Big Macs today .
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I didn’t go to gym today as I promised. I went to KFC instead. So I’m in trouble if I don’t kick out of holiday mode . I was training 6 days a week before 1July USA trip. Somebody needs to force me to gym tomorrow. That somebody should be me! I’ve worked too hard to wreck this.
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Who on earth is this in my garden at 545am ! . He squealed for a while and then glided back into Strangford Lough
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I’m very lucky to have a very special mum . Happy Xmas Big Audrey . In the Galgorm having her dinner .
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I haven’t been to the gym since I’ve come back from USA . If I don’t kick back in to healthy eating and exercise tomorrow , I’ve no doubt I’ll be 20 stone by Xmas again . I MUST kick in tomorrow .
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Tuesday is weigh day . My next wee goal is to be below 17st by tomorrow . Let’s see , trying hard in gym tonight.
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I miss being able to go to Santa Monica , but it just reminds me to appreciate home more . Strangford Lough is stunning tonight .
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This time last year I was 23stone. By 1 July - I was 14st 3. Today I’m 19st 9. I feel like an absolute failure with my weight. Forced myself into gym again. Devastated but I’m trying again . One day I’ll crack this. Weigh in every Tuesday.
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I’m worried about people I love in my life. I really am.Whether that’s rational or not, it’s a real human emotion that many of you will share with me.So let’s make this the year when NI people are more united than ever before.How about we help each other through this.#niunited.
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Louis was as fit as a fiddle tonight in Belfast at 530pm.Niall was supposed to be with him but I was told he was ill
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I’ve myself convinced I’m starting another diet & training tomorrow . So pigging out tonight . Hopefully I wont convince myself tomorrow , there’s no point starting until a Monday . 3 years ago , I did it . Maybe tomorrow will be the start of my good eating year !
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2 stone on again . The difference this time is I’m fighting back . Every other time this has happened , I’ve made the relapse worse and worse . This time I’m fighting. Heavier - but same run time tonight as when I was 2 stone lighter .
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Promised I’d be honest with you all, throughout. It’s the last week before my holiday - today I snapped and sabotaged . I had 2 bars of Fry’s cream and I licked 20 - that’s 20 - packets of crisps . Forced myself into gym tonight - but I’m very very disappointed in myself.
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When I’m in the Nolan Office on a Saturday , there’s a big story brewing ….
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Big Audrey my mother has invaded my house during her Sunday morning visit . she insists on buying me something every week . Today it’s bed clothes - I’m being told how to put sheets on properly . She thinks I’m still 12 !
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To the young people of Northern Ireland-don’t ever underestimate the power of your voice in this country. You confronted the government with intellect & determination & you forced them to change.That’s democracy.Now what else to you want to change for your future?.Make it happen.
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1 mile and 3/4 done 20 mins, I know it’s snail pace for all you , but it’s running for my fat belly. Next target 2 miles. 20 mins done,40 mins to go . I know I will ultimately fail at this , but I am determined to try.This is Day 20 so far with 700 cals a day. It is hell.
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If NI schools are closing tomorrow as a precaution to protect children because of the storm,why are workplaces not doing similar for adults?.
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Thanks to the Times in Scotland for covering the story from our BBC podcast.
The term “mother” was removed from Scottish government maternity policies after they were lobbied by a leading LGBT+ charity, it has emerged
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I’m from working class background.Failed school transfer test. I’m 20 stone .I never look tidy. I was told I was ‘too fat’ for tv .I now have my own live BBC tv show. Oh - & they told me I didn’t have the voice for radio.I now present 8 BBC radio shows a week.Believe in yourself.
Know any 11-18 year olds with a story to tell? We’ve launched BBC Young Reporter to inspire young, UK-based talent from diverse backgrounds to come into the media industry. To find out more follow @BBCYoungReport #BBCYoungReporter #findyourvoice
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