Pick Me Up! Special August 2020

Are you enjoying the warmer weather? We certainly are! This month’s edition of Pick Me Up! is packed with everything you’ll need to enjoy the sun, from delicious BBQ recipes (pg20) and family summer essentials (pg66), to the latest swimwear fashion (pg28) and crazy workout trends (pg50). This month, we’re all about taking back control. When she reached rock bottom, Hannah (pg30) found a clever way of turning things around. You’ll never guess how! Now her life is looking pretty sweet! George (pg34) spent years in denial about his weight. But a stark warning from his doctor changed everything. He bravely put his best foot forward and took back control. With her whole life planned out, Georgina (pg38) was excited about her future. But a splitting headache one morning saw…

Are you enjoying the warmer weather? We certainly are! This month’s edition of Pick Me Up! is packed with everything you’ll need to enjoy the sun, from delicious BBQ recipes (pg20) and family summer essentials (pg66), to the latest swimwear fashion (pg28) and crazy workout trends (pg50). This month, we’re all about taking back control. When she reached rock bottom, Hannah (pg30) found a clever way of turning things around. You’ll never guess how! Now her life is looking pretty sweet! George (pg34) spent years in denial about his weight. But a stark warning from his doctor changed everything. He bravely put his best foot forward and took back control. With her whole life planned out, Georgina (pg38) was excited about her future. But a splitting headache one morning saw all those plans go out the…

Doorstep delivery Lovely surprise. What a lush bunch! T. Wood My BBQ is so clean… You could eat your dinner off it! Keeping busy I love sitting in the garden doing my 1,000-piece puzzle. So peaceful! Cheryl, Liverpool Chef mum The yummiest crayfish noodle salad made by my mum! Zoe, Newcastle Fancy a pint? Learning how Thatchers cider is made with my boyfriend. Finished with a lovely pint. Maisy, Newquay Pizza delivery I demolished my first takeaway in weeks. Yummy! Shannon, Torbayl Picnic in the park Enjoying a day out with my friend. Nadine, Manchester Garden centre Popped out to buy some new plants with my wife. Operation garden makeover! Andy, Swindon Woodland walk My little boy enjoying our fresh wander around the woods. Christine, Bristol Dreamy bakes I made these delicious Terry's chocolate orange brownies! Bea, Birmingham What do y ou call a line of men waiting for a haircut? A…

Doorstep delivery Lovely surprise. What a lush bunch! T. Wood My BBQ is so clean… You could eat your dinner off it! Keeping busy I love sitting in the garden doing my 1,000-piece puzzle. So peaceful! Cheryl, Liverpool Chef mum The yummiest crayfish noodle salad made by my mum! Zoe, Newcastle Fancy a pint? Learning how Thatchers cider is made with my boyfriend. Finished with a lovely pint. Maisy, Newquay Pizza delivery I demolished my first takeaway in weeks. Yummy! Shannon, Torbayl Picnic in the park Enjoying a day out with my friend. Nadine, Manchester Garden centre Popped out to buy some new plants with my wife. Operation garden makeover! Andy, Swindon Woodland walk My little boy enjoying our fresh wander around the woods. Christine, Bristol Dreamy  bakes I made…

Lifting the pole above my head, I gently lowered it into my mouth. ‘Go on Mummy,’ my little girl, Annabelle, six, clapped from the sidelines. As my number one fan, she was there watching me practice for my big performance. As an NHS health care worker, I’d once again entered the NHS’ Got Talent, to show off my fire breathing skills. It can go wrong in a few seconds I’d first learnt the art of fire breathing at a circus workshop and had been hooked ever since. So, in my spare time after work or mum duty, I liked burlesque dancing and fire breathing. It was always a hit at the annual fundraising talent show. So, when they emailed to announce they were looking for performers again, I quickly signed up and started rehearsing my dangerous routine. I…

Lifting the pole above my head, I gently lowered it into my mouth. ‘Go on Mummy,’ my little girl, Annabelle, six, clapped from the sidelines. As my number one fan, she was there watching me practice for my big performance. As an NHS health care worker, I’d once again entered the NHS’ Got Talent, to show off my fire breathing skills. It can go wrong in a few seconds I’d first learnt the art of fire breathing at a circus workshop and had been hooked ever since. So, in my spare time after work or mum duty, I liked burlesque dancing and fire breathing. It was always a hit at the annual fundraising talent show. So, when they emailed to announce they were looking for performers again, I quickly signed…