Monthly Archives: January 2013

Wintery Landscapes

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I was not in the mood for food at all today which is very unusual.  For breakfast I had muesli with some extra oats, soya milk and Natural yogurt.  For lunch, I had exactly the same!  Plus 1 tbsp of … Continue reading →

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Sub Zero Salads

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

2 days eating and exercise in one post today.  I was out last night hence no blog and this will be brief as I am very tired and actually want nothing more than to curl up in bed with my … Continue reading →

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Down But Not Out

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Weight Watchers weigh in tonight did not go well.  Or rather, my debauchery over the weekend was expensive and I put on 1.5 pounds which I am disappointed about and cross with myself about.  I came home and had one … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Girls

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I had a bit of a heavy heart today.  Time to say farewell again to my lovely girl who was heading back to Durham (not for long though but more on that another day).  She was taking Lucy with her … Continue reading →

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Lebanese and Vegan

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Due to a very late and debauched (but lovely, thank you Sarah) evening over the road on Friday night, my Saturday started very late and with a requirement for rehydration, nutrition and energy.  The obvious solution is a smoothie, after … Continue reading →

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Mile A Day

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I was packing a lot in today so meals were fast. I made breakfast last night – Chocolate Chia Oats from a newly discovered blog called Sugar Free Mom which my friend Laura recommended for me last night.  I mixed together: 40 g porridge … Continue reading →

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Being In Control

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I woke up feeling very pleased with myself today.  Last night I discovered a packet of these in the cupboard.  They are my favourite crispbread and I bought them to have at Christmas as a treat with cheese or just … Continue reading →

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The Big Freeze

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I was really hungry today.  Perhaps because I only had a very light supper and I ate that early as I popped out to see friends.  Whatever the reason, I woke up hungry so had some muesli with Natural yogurt … Continue reading →

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From An Edible Perspective

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Breakfast and lunch today came from ‘Edible Perspective’, a blog I read regularly because it is a food blog written by a photographer, Ashley, so it has a dual interest for me.  Have a look at Ashley’s recipes as I … Continue reading →

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Little Gems

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Unusually for me I didn’t have breakfast because I had forgotten the Oven Fairy was coming to scrape a years worth of dirt and grime off my oven.  It meant my kitchen was out of bounds all morning but it … Continue reading →

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