Monthly Archives: September 2011

The long and winding road

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

This will be a very short blog today and the last until Sunday I suspect.  On the eve of taking my beautiful daughter to begin her University education, I want to spend the day with her.  I want to be … Continue reading →

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The wonders of the Blogosphere

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Earlier today I saw what I consider to be one of the wonders of the blogosphere.  2 people, my sister Lucy and a friend of mine, ‘Veg Grower’ connected to each other via this blog.  Veg Grower has lots of … Continue reading →

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Veg everyday !

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Those of you who have read previous posts will know I am a huge fan of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.  Those of you who haven’t do now.  I was very excited to receive my copy of his new book ‘Veg everyday!’ and … Continue reading →

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Costco May Cost More

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Harvey had not wanted his smoothie the previous day so it sat in the fridge overnight. I wanted to use it up but fancied something more substantial so I tipped it into a bowl and added 40g Jordan’s Country Crisp … Continue reading →

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Fire light

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I started the day with a berry blaster.  I made a smoothie with a banana, a handful of blackberries I picked recently and some frozen raspberries, strawberries, redcurrants and blackcurrants.  I added to this about 140 ml of soya milk, … Continue reading →

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The Chapel

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

It was very foggy when I woke up this morning but the sun soon burnt it off and we had a glorious September day.  Bright blue skies, the sun shining brightly on the leaves which are just beginning to turn … Continue reading →

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Beverley Hills

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Did any of you do the Beverley Hills diet?  It was published in 1981 by Judy Mazel and it was all about pineapples.  I remember eating so  many unripe pineapples they made my mouth sore.  If I remember correctly, the … Continue reading →

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Aubergine Pizzas Rock

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink. I am of course exaggerating and I am not at sea facing death by thirst.  For some reason we do have a trickle of water in the kitchen.  However, in general terms … Continue reading →

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An itsy bitsy teeny weeny tiny half pound

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I was soooo tired when I woke up today.  I think it is all the over-eating and boozing that started on Friday night and didn’t finish until Sunday evening.  My body may be a temple but it was definitely harvest … Continue reading →

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Troughing

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Troughing is a verb I use when I have been overeating.  It stems from ‘trough” i.e. where pigs eat.  There may be other animals that eat from a trough who are not associated with gluttony, but to my mind, a … Continue reading →

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