Monthly Archives: November 2012

Keep Counting

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

Counting, counting, keep on counting. I made breakfast the night before so it was there waiting for me:  40 g oats (4 points), 300ml sugar free almond milk (2 points), 1 tbsp Chia seeds (1 point) mixed with pumpkin pie … Continue reading →

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Watching Weight and Counting Points

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

OK.  The weight gain of recent weeks and weight stagnation of recent months has to end.  It ends right here, right now.  I set up the WW app on my phone today and have been counting points all day.  It … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 12, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

This is a well written article reminding us it is apple season and why apples are so good for us, written by a lady I was at college with.

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Nutrient Density

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

Big aim of the day is to start eating much healthier.  I am going to focus on foods that are nutrient dense. Nutrient Density is used to measure how many nutrients are in a food compared to how many calories … Continue reading →

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10/11/12

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I went for another green smoothie today as I had forgotten how much I enjoyed them. 1 ½ cups coconut milk, 1 cup spinach and 1 cup kale,  ½ cup frozen raspberries, 3 dates, 1 tbsp Udo’s oil and ½ tbsp Tahini. … Continue reading →

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It’s a Colourful Life

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

I did so much better with my food today = happy happy happy. Breakfast was called a “green” smoothie. Made with 1 1/2 cups hazelnut milk, 1 cup kale, 1 cup spinach, 1 banana, 1/2 cup frozen berries (you could … Continue reading →

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Turkish Autumn Salad

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

I apologise for the lack of photos today and the quality but I was a little bit ditsy today.  I completely forgot to photograph my breakfast of yogurt, 1/2 cup of oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds, hazelnut milk, blueberries and … Continue reading →

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Feeling Fresh

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

I really enjoyed my breakfast this morning.  It tasted so fresh and alive.  I put 1/4 cup of oats and 1/4 cup oat bran in a tupperware pot with 1 tbsp chia seeds. I added hazelnut milk, blueberries, a grated … Continue reading →

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Take Me Back

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

First day back in London for 2 and a half weeks.  I was feeling so much heavier I was worried my trousers wouldn’t fit.  They were snug but OK.  I think I put 4 pounds on so not great but … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home

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

Last morning in America. We all had a long day ahead of us so we stocked up with a large brunch at Made 2 Order We will all miss the sunshine, delicious brunches, water everywhere and friendly Americans.  Thank you to … Continue reading →

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