Too Tired to write much today. My friends last night generously plied me with gallons of Rioja which I guzzled in my customary piggy style. So I feel very tired today.
Strawberry, frozen banana, Tahini and soya milk smoothie for breakfast.

Stir fried chicken and vegetables with brown basmati rice for lunch.
The girls left home for a sleepover in Streatham with Lara’s Fairy Godmother. In to the lair of the Undomesticated Goddess – who has a newly decorated dining room

The UG had received a beautiful package from Japan
A kimono from the parents of a grateful lodger. I had never seen a real one before.

We were spoiled and treated to a 3 course dinner.
Goats cheese and rocket with Balsamic.
Salmon with roasted vegetables, new potatoes, salad and marinated tomatoes
Meringue, cream, strawberries and raspberries
I took some Chapel Down Brut to toast Lara and wish her well at University.
Birthday cake for me.
Coffee.

More wine, a funny film (‘Death at a Funeral’) and bed. Night all.
About Lose Weight and Gain Health
Hi! My name is Zoe and I live in Hastings, East Sussex, with my son Harvey and dog, Milton. I have been fighting the fat for years but this time I am serious. I want to lose weight and gain health.
This blog is about how I am changing my lifestyle so I can lose weight but not by just "being on a diet" but by making small changes to our lives so that as I lose weight, I gain health. I want my family to be healthy too and never have to struggle with their weight like I have. In common with many large people, I have gained and lost weight many times over the years. This time, I want to lose it and maintain a healthy low weight.
I am interested in eating food that is nutrient dense and delicious and that appeals to children and adults. I do not eat animal products so follow a vegan diet. I try to use locally produced food supplemented with what I can grow myself. I support and try to use local farmers markets and farm shops. Another objective is to add more exercise to our days. It sounds so simple when I write it down :-)