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About Lose Weight and Gain Health

Hi! My name is Zoe and I live in Hastings, East Sussex, with my son Harvey and dog, Milton. I have been fighting the fat for years but this time I am serious. I want to lose weight and gain health. This blog is about how I am changing my lifestyle so I can lose weight but not by just "being on a diet" but by making small changes to our lives so that as I lose weight, I gain health. I want my family to be healthy too and never have to struggle with their weight like I have. In common with many large people, I have gained and lost weight many times over the years. This time, I want to lose it and maintain a healthy low weight. I am interested in eating food that is nutrient dense and delicious and that appeals to children and adults. I do not eat animal products so follow a vegan diet. I try to use locally produced food supplemented with what I can grow myself. I support and try to use local farmers markets and farm shops. Another objective is to add more exercise to our days. It sounds so simple when I write it down :-)

Midwinter Fair

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

The plan of action for today was to go to the Wealden Times Midwinter fair at Bedgebury with Jane and Marion (we missed you Sarah).  There are usually lots of wonderful things to eat at such fairs so I had … Continue reading →

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8 Mile Coastal Walk

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I walked further today than I have walked for years; I walked from Ramsgate to Margate. It was about 8 miles.  The Viking Cycle Trail says 7.5 miles but I had to backtrack several times so I think I walked … Continue reading →

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Telephone Number

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

This week my Dad is moving.  He is not moving from my childhood home, he did that in February 2000, so I have no emotional attachment to the house they are leaving.  But I am surprised to have an attachment … Continue reading →

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So Many Apples

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Unless they are fed a diet of junk food and refined carbs, I believe children instinctively do not over eat.  So when Harvey decides he has eaten enough breakfast, I never insist he finishes the bowl.  But I hate throwing … Continue reading →

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3 Stone

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have lost 3 stone 🙂 Or if you are not British, and so do not know about our bizarre system for weighing people, I have lost 42 pounds :-).  If you are metric, I have lost 19.05 Kg. The … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Party

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Last night I went to a wonderful Thanksgiving party, hosted by Sally and Troy. Troy is American and so he does not miss out on probably the biggest celebration of the year back home, Sally throws a Thanksgiving party every … Continue reading →

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Oodles of Noodles

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Saturday mornings always seem so busy in our house and I was popping in and out constantly.  It was one of those mornings when I would be in for 15 minutes before dashing off again, which is not long enough … Continue reading →

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Brilliant Banana Breakfast

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I excelled myself at breakfast today.  Really, I did.  It looked good and tasted marvellous.  But it did frustrate me massively to make it and I ended up with a sink full of dirty dishes.  It was definitely worth it … Continue reading →

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Keen on Quinoa

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today started so badly.  My alarm clock did not work so I started my day late and did not have time for breakfast.  One of my new golden rules broken within a week – always make time for breakfast.  D’oh! … Continue reading →

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Pear-fect !

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today I made a pear-fect breakfast.  Inspired once again by Kath Eats I had a go at searing some fresh pears.  It is very easy and tastes wonderful.  Somehow, searing the pears makes them taste more intense.  More pearey.  It is also … Continue reading →

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