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About Jen

Hi, I’m Jen. After losing 10 stone and learning that health is about so much more than the number on the scales, I created Just Average Jen to share healthy recipes, honest advice and real-life experiences without judgement. For more than 10 years, I’ve been writing about weight loss, wellbeing and healthy living, sharing both the successes and struggles that come with trying to live a healthier, happier life. My goal is simple: to help you become your own cheerleader, build confidence and create healthy habits that work in real life. More about me.

My Latest Recipes and Cooking Tips

My recipes and cooking tips for those trying to follow a healthier lifestyle. If you are looking for Slimming World recipes or other low-calorie or low-fat recipes, these are a great fit. This is an independent blog, and as such, my recipes and tips are suitable for a variety of diets and lifestyles

More recipes and cooking tips

Check out my Journal to help you lose weight or exercise more

My Latest in Weight Loss

If you are looking to lose weight and cook more from scratch, here are the latest articles I have for you, including specific Slimming World tips and guidance for other weight-loss plans. As this is an independent weight loss blog my articles are all impartial, my only focus is to help you.

More Weight Loss Articles

My Latest in Time For Yourself

Spending time and energy on yourself is important. These are some of the most recent articles I have written to help you to do just that.

More Time for Yourself Articles

Latest in Exercise

Exercise is good for your health as well as your well-being. Here are my latest exercise-related articles.

Exercise Articles

Latest Lifestyle Articles

Latest in Travel

If you love to travel, then here are my latest travel-related articles. I love to travel too so I hope my tips help you.

More Travel Articles

Latest Reviews and Giveaways

I love to review products, share gift guides and run giveaways. Here are my latest posts that I hope you will find helpful.

More Reviews, Gift Ideas and Giveaways

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