I have been very busy in the last 2 days as I was working full-time in the City and doing the changeover of my old house. While I try and sell it I am letting it out through Airbnb and I had to fit in the changeover last night. I am also trying to fit in lots of walking and eating healthily so I can lose weight. Difficult when I am so busy but I am determined.
Monday morning and I had a large rooibos tea with no milk and 3 apples for breakfast. We have a Waitrose round the corner from the office which is very handy.Next to Waitrose is a restaurant called Passione which has a fantastic buffet. You buy either a medium (£4.70) or large (£5.20) tub and then help yourself to their extensive buffet. There is a selection of hot and cold dishes and lots of lentil, bean and vegetable dishes. I love a decent buffet. I wasn’t very hungry on Monday so I had the medium and filled it mainly with raw and pickled veggies.
In the evening, while my washing machine and tumble dryer ran non stop for about 5 hours, I heated up some of the leftover broccoli pesto quinoa and added some butternut and chard casserole to serve with it. I was joined by Sarah who popped over to lend me her iron and phone charger and we had a lovely catch up over glasses of tap water – that is definitely a first!
I also snacked on a few almonds.
This morning I caught the train to London Bridge station which has improved massively over the past couple of years. I could have gone to Cannon Street but I got off a stop early to lengthen the walk.
The section between the station and London Bridge remains as grim as ever though!
I was at London Bridge at 7:30, just in time for sunrise which was very pretty. I have been working in the West End for the past couple of years and although I wish I still was, I do enjoy some aspects of being back in the City and walking over London Bridge is one of them.
There is absolutely no filter or editing on this photo. I timed my walk perfectly and as I neared the North side of the bridge, I was able to see the sun sitting in the middle of Tower Bridge. It was actually a very deep orange, even though in the photo it looks white. Certainly an awesome start to the day.
I felt really hungry today and after my black Rooibos and 3 apples, I had another Rooibos, this time with some soya milk to keep me going until lunch time.
I went back to Passione for lunch today. This is one of 2 sets of the cold buffet bowls so there is plenty of choice. There are meat options but most dishes are vegan and not smothered in dressings – hallelujah.
I was hungry so I had a large pot today.
So much yumminess and good nutrition in one pot.
After work I drove home to Hastings and it was great to be home. I had a few almonds and a smoothie for supper, made wth 3 small ripe bananas, half a punnet of blackberries, some oat milk and a teaspoon of sea greens powder.
I am really pleased with how I have eaten because it’s predominantly plants and lots of it is raw, which is my objective. I have also walked at least 10,000 steps a day too so another objective achieved.
Beautiful pics Zoe, and hats off for managing all those steps! Last night goes down as one of my best water-only nights ever – great to have a proper catch up. Must do it again soon. Xxx
Thank you Sarah and thank you again for lending me your iron and charger. I was lovely to see you, as always x
Over the years you have always posted spectacular photos. This newest cover photo of the sun between the towers of London Bridge is awe inspiring. I can only imagine the warmth of the beauty you were witnessing rushing through your blood.
Great job Zoe on staying committed. You will have to email me your new address. I love the idea of AirBnB. It certainly has caught on over the last couple of years, so why not take advantage of it. May your home be blessed with good tenants.
Thank you Laura, you are very kind. Over the years I have really appreciated your support. I will message you my address and one day I hope to host you in it. You would always be welcome x
That would be a dream come true for sure.