Monthly Archives: July 2014

Purple Globes

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I lost 2 pounds this week which I was pleased about as I have not been perfect.  I think my saving grace has been a good amount of exercise (walking, gardening and tennis), sensible portion sizes and no binges.  So … Continue reading →

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The Fence

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Another day spent productively in the garden, a lovely walk apart from the ending, some healthy food and some not! I began with a juice; orange, half a lemon, half a beetroot, 3 celery sticks, 3 Swiss chard leaves, a … Continue reading →

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Beans, Beans And More Beans

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I managed to spend nearly all day in the garden which is something I have been wanting to do for a very long time and is something I really needed to do. George and Dan arrived at 6.30am (truly!) to … Continue reading →

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Some Good Some Bad

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Some good eating recently, some bad and a reasonable amount of exercise. The beetroot is ready.Lovely round globes. I checked to make sure and apparently you can eat the stalks and the leaves. This one was actually a bit too … Continue reading →

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A Walk Around Bodiam Castle

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I am enjoying having Mondays off work this summer.  It didn’t matter that I was home late last night as I could have a lie in today so not only do I get to have Monday off but I can … Continue reading →

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The Bright Side Of Life

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Friday may have been hot, hot, hot but Sunday was fun, fun fun! I made fresh orange juice for breakfast and at Harvey’s request, added some ginger.  In a juice made with 4 oranges (for 2 people) I used about … Continue reading →

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Oppressive Heat

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Oh my goodness it is hot hot hot.  Humid, hot and sticky. On Friday morning I was up very early as the upstairs of my house is particularly hot so I went downstairs and opened doors and windows, seeking an … Continue reading →

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Work and Beach

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I worked from home today which I always enjoy as it saves me 3 hours commuting time.  Mind you, on the hottest day of the year so far, there are advantages to an air conditioned office but the huge disadvantage … Continue reading →

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Vegtastic Again

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Going away at the weekend has helped me remember how much I enjoy eating lots of vegetables.  Since I came back, I have eaten very little else, most of which was home grown which is immensely satisfying. Sunday night; a … Continue reading →

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Sarah Raven’s First Perch Hill Summer Feast

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Wow, wow and wow !  What an incredible weekend I have just had at Sarah Raven’s first (and hopefully not last) summer feast at her beautiful home and gardens, Perch Hill, near Burwash in Sussex.  I went with my dear … Continue reading →

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