Monthly Archives: February 2013

Some Sugar and Salt in the Equation

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I adjusted My Fitness Pal settings today to include sugar and salt so I can track them too. I don’t think I eat too much salt but it is good to check.  I definitely eat too much sugar so I … Continue reading →

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My Fitness Pal

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Some of my friends use http://www.myfitnesspal.com to track what they eat and how  much they exercise.  I decided to try it today.  If you track Weight Watchers points it does work and help you lose weight.  But I want to … Continue reading →

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Eat What I Like Day

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

According to the Fast Diet, I could eat what I wanted today.  I was really, really hungry and looking forward to breakfast.  I did want a toasted cheese sandwich but instead went to pod and ordered a Flat White and … Continue reading →

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Just Words

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today was the second of my restricted eating days i.e. eating only 500 calories.  Having read more about the science behind the Fast Diet (aka 5:2 diet), it seemed best to fast all day and have my 500 calories for … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooking

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I was definitely not going to have any sugar today and definitely no refined carbohydrates.  So for breakfast we went for eggs with kale and a frankfurter.  I had breakfast with Harvey and he ate the same as me.  I … Continue reading →

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Home Cooking

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Despite eating a very restricted diet yesterday, I was not at at all hungry when I woke up. I was still  feeling pleased with myself and wanted to eat healthily, despite being allowed to eat anything. Last night I had … Continue reading →

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The Fast Diet

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Several of my friends are doing the ‘Fast Diet’ which is also known as the ‘5:2 Diet’.  In a very brief summary, on the Fast Diet you eat what you like for 5 days a week and then “fast” the … Continue reading →

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Some Superfood Some Not So Super

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

It was a very cold day in London today.  I woke up feeling tired as I had slept badly.  It always happens when I have a couple of drinks even though last night I didn’t go mad.   I had … Continue reading →

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28 Day Vegan Challenge : They Think It’s All Over

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

It is now! Yup, I have given up my vegan experiment.  It was just too difficult when I am out of the house 5 long days a week.  Plus I am working very hard at the moment so when I … Continue reading →

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28 Day Vegan Challenge : Day 16

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

Yes, it really is only day 16!  I wanted eggs for breakfast but vegans don’t eat eggs.  I did not want breakfast or cereal or fruit,  so I used up some left over rice and had it with some stir … Continue reading →

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