Monthly Archives: January 2012

Bucking The Trend

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

We woke up this morning to a light and patchy covering of snow.  Oh my gosh it was cold!  I was going to make a fresh vegetable juice for breakfast but was too cold to do more than dismiss that … Continue reading →

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Back On The Wagon

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Yee-ha cowboy.  She is back.  After a few really dreadful days of overeating and particularly eating too many white refined carbs, I woke up this morning feeling fairly grotty.  White bread, which I ate too much of yesterday, does not … Continue reading →

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Those Magnificent Men

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

It rained heavily early this morning but by 8 am the sun made a big effort to appear. Harvey and Lucas took the dogs out for a walk.  For a bit longer than I expected so I was relieved to … Continue reading →

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A Fishy Tale

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have had rather a lot going on in my life to have managed to blog for a couple of days but today I am back on the blogging horse 🙂 . Yesterday morning I did a lovely walk with … Continue reading →

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Chicks Peas and Patty

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

First of all I apologise for a briefer than usual blog.  Maybe you will prefer it?  But I am busy today so need to be brief. Having read more on Sarah Wilson’s blog about quitting sugar, it appears you can eat banana … Continue reading →

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The City

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I wanted to start the day with a boost of vitamins so I made a smoothie: 1 cup of frozen raspberries, 36g of a low sugar protein powder (3 points), 200 ml unsweetened soya milk (1 point), 1 tbsp chia … Continue reading →

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It’s Bean Chilli

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

It’s bean chilli tonight.  And it’s been chilly today 🙂  I love the English language, you can have so much fun with it. Ok, so I am on a major mission to rid myself of the sugar cravings that resurface … Continue reading →

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Seals, I See You

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Good morning Ramsgate and thank you for a glorious sunny morning 🙂 Cooked breakfast because it’s Sunday: 2 rashers of bacon, half a large tomato and 2 eggs scrambled in some butter. I had a little companion here today 🙂 … Continue reading →

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Slices of Quince

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Happy birthday to my beautiful daughter.  This is her first birthday I have ever not shared with her and I felt very sad about it this morning.  Lara always has pancakes for breakfast on her birthday.  They are American pancakes … Continue reading →

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Vintage Tea Party

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I had a campaign for today.  A plan of attack. A strategy.  To prepare for an afternoon treat, I had a lightish breakfast and went on a very long walk. Breakfast was 40 g porridge oats, 100 ml soya milk, … Continue reading →

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