Category Archives: Recipe

Craving Healthy

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

After all the garbage I ate at the weekend I was actually craving healthy food today.  I really was. I started with black tea and lemon to reduce the dairy I consume.  I made 2 cups with 1 teabag to … Continue reading →

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From An Edible Perspective

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

Breakfast and lunch today came from ‘Edible Perspective’, a blog I read regularly because it is a food blog written by a photographer, Ashley, so it has a dual interest for me.  Have a look at Ashley’s recipes as I … Continue reading →

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It’s Been A Long Time

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

What a happy but busy day we had today.  Fuelled first thing by porridge with blueberries, banana and almond butter.  9 points (40g oats = 4, Soya – 2 and 1 tbsp almond butter = 3). It has been a … Continue reading →

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The Happiness Jar

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Sorry for bragging but my goals of losing weight and gaining health have got off to a cracking start.  I have been fantastic today I woke up feeling fresh and enthusiastic about all the good food I had in mind … Continue reading →

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A Dinner Party

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

What a wonderfully sociable couple of days I have had.  They have not had much to do with losing weight or being healthy but I have enjoyed myself.  I have had a coffee with Eula, a 2 hour ramble through … Continue reading →

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Surprising Salad

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

I managed to eat healthy food all day – whoop whoop. Tropical Porridge for breakfast. Ingredients: 1/4 cup of porridge oats 3/4 cup hemp seed milk 1/2 passionfruit 1 tbsp raw coconut chips 1/2 tbsp chia seeds 1 banana I … Continue reading →

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Cinderella Had A Ball

Posted on November 18, 2012 by

What a fun few days I have had.  Oh dear me though, quantity and quality of food would not win any dieting or healthy living awards One notable exception is a delicious soup I made on Friday lunch time.  I … Continue reading →

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Watching Weight and Counting Points

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

OK.  The weight gain of recent weeks and weight stagnation of recent months has to end.  It ends right here, right now.  I set up the WW app on my phone today and have been counting points all day.  It … Continue reading →

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Nutrient Density

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

Big aim of the day is to start eating much healthier.  I am going to focus on foods that are nutrient dense. Nutrient Density is used to measure how many nutrients are in a food compared to how many calories … Continue reading →

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Mid-Surrey Came to Camber

Posted on October 14, 2012 by

I was so happy it was sunny when I woke up as we had a day at the beach planned .  I made a delicious smoothie to start off with.  I am going to share the recipe as it is … Continue reading →

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