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Yeah this is actually quite tricky.

If you are staying in one place for a bit then this is my routine:

Don’t eat food on the plane - it’s crap and full of calories. I pack some fruit, healthy snacks and drink tons of water.
Buy food from a supermarket and keep it in hotel fridge. I usually get skyr, fruit, water etc. I travel with protein powder.
I will then make breakfast and have it in a hotel room.
When I’m away I can normally workout more than when at home, so I try to do this.

During the working day do not drink your calories! If you are able to choose your own lunch great. If not then try and opt for a salad - nobody will bat an eyelid at this during the day.

I default to not drinking, it’s easier and more common now. Means saving calories. If that’s not an option for you then maybe try and just drink less.
Then for food just try to order something reasonably healthy . I tend to just under eat and even if I leave a bit hungry I know I could eat something relatively low calorie in my hotel room

I don’t think there is anything wrong with connecting rooms! How you zone the space and how it relates to the rest of the house. 6 bed house with 1 massive room seems odd.

I thought the kitchen also seemed a little under

I reckon that if you could stomach it, probably wouldn't be a terrible investment but not sure you'd see much of a return

I think in it's current guise you'd have to use the study for some kind of playroom/snug? and then a bedroom as a study.

This one I can sort of get behind because of the original building and the way the other rooms are built around it feels more coherent

I really don't understand this fascination with massive sports hall style living dining rooms, this was designed by a fairly well regarded practice and whilst not terribly decorated basically has 1 living room...

https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/68206721/

If it wasn't grade II listed it might be a reasonable job but that could easily end up costing up 400k as I think internals are considered as part of that status

Need to work on the rig a little bit more but maybe some day!

I wanted something that is just a comfy easy shoe (asics) and something that I don't mind wearing through winter (puma £67 and decent amount of rubber on the sole).

you dont like the metcons? I thought they would make me look super hyrox? :P

The puma nitros are fairly discounted on ASOS and seem to receive solid reviews.

I really wanted to try the superblast 2 but it’s sold out so will give the novablast a go

The metcons aren’t for running

Subtle

bloody good drink nook that!

love that colour nail polish on you

thats kewl

Gymkhana, Trishna, Amaya all do good vegetarian tasting menus

https://www.holycarrot.co.uk/

Mostly food and drink so hope they are allowed

Rome:


Restaurants
Bonci Pizzarium - go here before or after the Vatican. Some of the best pizza you will ever have. Grab a ticket and join in the scrum to get the delicious slices!
Tonnarello - get the tiramisu
Armando Al Pantheon - right by the pantheon, surprisingly not a tourist trap but a great restaurant
Alfredo e Ada
Potato Romano - classic roman cooking
Santo Palato - modern take on roman cooking
Cessare al Pellegrino - noted by Anthony Bourdain recently reopened. Very cool
C'è Pasta e Pasta - roman jewish restaurant which is worth a try, the fried artichoke is a classic
Pantera in Garbatella - get in the queue and grab some pizza
Trecca - modern Roman trattoria, bit further out but a joyous restaurant
Ristorante Da Sabatino
trattoria sora lella - pretty classic roman trattoria
Maccheroni
All’Antico Vinaio - think there is also one in Florence. Good pinions to carry whilst sight seeing
Piccolo Buco - neapolian pizza, made in Rome. Good though

Coffee, Bakeries &Gelato
Pergamino Caffè - decent coffee near the Vatican
Ciampini - gelato
Mondi - cut bakery
Trapizzino - little cones of joy
Pasticceria Regoli
Gelateria Torce
Il Gelato
Grangel gelateria
Regoli Pasticceria - classic Roman cafe. Stand, nail espresso and order some cakes
il maritozzaro - Mariozzi is a clasic italian cream bun and its done great here.
Fischio - great for apperitivo
Forno Conti - if you want a brunch kinda thing

Drinks
Solovino - around the corner from Bonci, lots of great natural wine
Ritmo - natural wine bar which does some good food too
l’Antidoto - small natural wine bar that does little plates. Cool vibe
Litro - little out of the way but super nice place
La Mescita - great wine bar does great food. Nice!
Circoletto - bar near the colosseum that does good sandwiches
Luppolo 12 - also not far from the Vatican, if you need a drink after. Loads of beers.
Milvian Bridge Kiosk - a kiosk by the bridge that serves great cocktails. Has seating. Vibes!

Culture
Botanical Gardens - less popular tourist destination but super lovely and calming from some of the crowds!
Atelier Bomba - shopping
Testaccio Market - great food market to pick up all sorts of bits
Maxxi - museum of modern art in a haha Hadid designed building
Sacripante art gallery - cocktails and art, not bad.
Galleria Borghese
Villa Farnesina - stroll through these amazing gardens
T293 - modern art gallery

I wrote these up for a US colleague visiting Italy and thought they could be useful here:

Florence:


Restaurants
Trattoria Sostanza - artichoke pie and meringue cake
Trattoria Sergio Gozzi (lunch only but big and outside seating)
Fiaschetteria Osteria Nuvoli
Osteria Vini e Vecchi Sapori - small and very traditional Florence restaurant. A real experience and close to the Uffizzi.
Bucca dell’orafo -
Trattoria Cammillo - one of my favourites to eat in Florence, it’s small but I think you can book.
Ristorante Il Guscio - Great food and even better wine list.
Buca Mario - the desert trolley is a thing of dreams
Regina Bistecca - an old library, beautiful setting a lovely food
Trattoria 13 Gobbi - very popular and for good reason, will need to book
Il Santo Bevitore - more modern and relaxed food
Da Mariano - great panino on the go

Coffee, Bakeries &Gelato
Vivoli - solid gelato stop and fairly central
D612 coffee - it is a little bit further out but a neat coffee spot if you are out near the train station.
Della Carraia
Della Passera
S.Forno - great pastries (and pizza)
Dolce e Dolcezze - another excellent bakery
Alcdeo - Torta del nonna
Gelateria Artigianale La Sorbettiera
Ditta Artigianale Neri

Drinks

Vineria Sonora - if the queues for statue of David have you thirsty then head here for wine
Cafe Gilli - perfect place for apperitivo and to people watch
Il Santino - a cozy wine bar
Le Volpi e L’Uva. -very knowledgeable wine bar, great for appetitive or night cap
Loggia Roof Bar - great place for a sundowner
Rasputin - Cosy cocktail bar
Enoteca Spontanea - great natural wine bar

Culture
Florence is a beautiful city to walk around, there are many walking tours that are worth booking. These are often free but you tip the tour guide
Mercato Central - big market, great place to pick up fresh fruit and local produce. Lots of stalls with cooked food too.
My recommendation here is Da Nerbone and to have theanino Bolito and Lampredotto
Galleria Dell’Academia - statue of David obvs
Four Seasons - grab tea or coffee at the four seasons and you can explore their beautiful gardens
Numeroventi design museum - if you are into design this is a great spot
Uffizzi Museum
Elena Pinna
Gucci Museum
Palazzo Strozzi
Boboli garden - grab a coffee and head up for a beautiful view of the city - equally lovely later at night
Palazzo Pitt - home to Piti uomo the mens fashion capital
Sant amborggio market (think only Saturdays)

Right but in your example where is the moderation?

This week I had a glass of wine, a few chocolate biscuits, some halo top ice cream etc - I still ate 8-9 fruit and veg a day, stayed under my calorie target and lost 1lb.

I think a healthy diet is one which works for you and what you are trying to achieve.

selling some Drakes bits: https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/399090/

Linen Games Tunic - size 38. You can see this jacket here although rather confusingly they call this cloth Sand whereas this jacket is a more yellow colour which is being used in the current 5 pocket chore coat, also called sand - £280

Grey/blue oxford shirt - 15 3/4 - £60
I think Drakes describe this as grey but it's got a hint of blue/purple in it. Have tried to photograph as best I can

Grey linen shirt with almost windowpane detailing - 15 1/2 - £60
I really like the material of this shirt but similar to the above I found the colour just didn't suit me/what I wear so never really wore it, also as it was slightly smaller in the neck it was a little snug.

Right I'm having a bit of a clearout. The first items up are 3 Drakes shirts, a polo shirt and a jacket. All with minimal wear <5 times. I have quite a bit of other stuff to list, which for this thread should all be clothing/footwear related.

Green long sleeve polo shirt - Medium. £50
Fit slightly short in the body, otherwise true to size.

Checked/Ginham/Madras style shirt - 15 3/4 £60
Nice lightweight cotton, have tried to show the pattern but great for summer/autumn

Damn this is speaking to me... do I just need to replace the whole setup now!