Monthly Archives: December 2011

They Were All Yellow

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I woke up early today (6 am) and felt wide awake which is a good feeling.  I lay there quietly, enjoying the peace and stillness in the house as the weak wintry light slowly filtered in to my room.  I … Continue reading →

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All Hail The Dukka

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Marion and Colin’s party last night was lovely.  They are such great hosts and the drinks flowed and yummy nibbles were passed around but best of all, their beautiful house was filled with wonderful people.  So many interesting and lovely … Continue reading →

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A Substantial Supper

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I knew it wouldn’t last, my simply decorated tree.  The bauble box came downstairs, and most of them have been hung on the tree.  I do like them and the two of us had a good time hanging them up. … Continue reading →

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More Than 5 A Day

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today’s objective was to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.  Oh yes, and to do loads of housework – boring! I started with a smoothie which I made with: About 1/3 of a large pot of fat free vanilla yogurt … Continue reading →

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Convenience Food

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Everything I ate today took 20 minutes or less to prepare and cook.  Breakfast was an old favourite; banana porridge and almond nut butter with dried fruit. I then had a very active morning.  Harvey was at a friends for … Continue reading →

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A visit to Moons Green Charcuterie

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Harvey has broken up for Christmas so I had a little companion with me all day :-).  We started with a smoothie.  I made one without a banana as I was conscious that I have eaten a bit too much … Continue reading →

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He’s a Handful

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I know I say this every time I stay in Ramsgate but I LOVE waking up beside the sea.  Always makes me smile, even when the weather is grey and overcast.  It was not ridiculously cold and was not raining … Continue reading →

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Brownie Pumpkin Pie

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have felt perkier in the mornings before.  Last night’s red wine consumption was taking its toll.  So I had a Berocca which always helps massively and a pot of tea and felt quite human again.  I seemed to have skipped breakfast … Continue reading →

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A Carol Concert

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Smoothie for breakfast today; ½ banana, 140 ml almond milk, 1 small mango, ¼ cup oats,  ¼ bowl of leftover granola oats with raisins (thanks Harvey) and 1 tbsp chia seeds.  Yummy. I met Judy in a different (to the usual) but still local … Continue reading →

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An Olympic Interview

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I had an interview on Thursday to join the volunteers in the Technology team for the Olympics in London next year.  Excited!!! Porridge with banana and almond butter with mixed dried berries. London Excel Centre, location of interview.  Not very … Continue reading →

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