Monthly Archives: May 2012

Light and Dark

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

This was the scene in my kitchen late last night.  Breakfast and lunch made for the next day. Breakfast was 1/3 cup oats, 1/3 cup almond milk, 1/3 cup yogurt, 1 orange, 1 pistachio and cranberry truffle crumbled on top. … Continue reading →

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Moules et Frites – treat

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

The morning after the night before was ok: it was sunny 🙂 I didn’t have a hangover 🙂 clearing up didn’t take long at all 🙂 I decided that I had got off lightly and would aid my not-really-needed recovery … Continue reading →

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The Reindeer Hut

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today was all about the reindeer hut.  Or rather my wonderful neighbours who were coming over to spend the evening in it and they would need feeding.  I have been looking forward to cooking some different foods and my inspiration … Continue reading →

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2 Lovely Ladies

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

In the last couple of days I have enjoyed spending time with 2 lovely ladies.  Last night ‘Vegetable Grower Up The Road’ was in London and we met at Madison, a champagne and cocktail bar with an amazing view of St.Pauls ! … Continue reading →

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All White

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Breakfast: 1/3 cup unsweetened Alpen 2/3 cup almond milk 1 tbsp chia seeds 1/4 tsp cinnamon Mix together the night before. In the morning, mix in a chopped banana and blueberries. Pop in bag and take to work. At lunch … Continue reading →

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Hummus Happiness

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I took very few photos in London today.  Breakfast was a smoked salmon sandwich and skinny latte. I had taken an egg salad to work to have for lunch and decided I wanted something else with it so I popped … Continue reading →

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Sun and Flowers and Seeds

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I had something new today – Matcha. I have been reading about the amazing antioxidant properties of this product and treated myself to a small packet.  It came in a cute tin and when I took the top off (it … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Ruin

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I failed today’s first objective – I didn’t even manage to set an objective! Breakfast was delicious and easy as I had made it the night before. Bircher Muesli: 1/3 cup oats 1/3 cup almond milk 1/3 cup natural yogurt … Continue reading →

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Ped

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

-ped or -pede [from Latin pēs, ped-  foot] Objectives of the day:  eat a mainly plant based diet, go for a walk, have a pedicure and buy shoes. Green smoothie for breakfast, starting with chard and spinach from the garden, plus an apple and a banana … Continue reading →

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Pearly Kings and Queens

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I succumbed again today to the luxury fruit bread.  I had a Monmouth flat white as a little treat and headed to Starbucks.  I hate their coffee but really like their fruit bread!  If you go in to a Starbucks, … Continue reading →

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