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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 :-)

Oh Dear!

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today started so well.  I always like to start on a positive note.  Smoothie for breakfast: blueberries, banana, soya milk, vanilla fat free yogurt, 1/2 tbsp chia seeds and 1 tbsp tahini.  It was delicious.  And very purple. I made … Continue reading →

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Chia me up

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have noticed many of the nutrition and lifestyle blogs I read, use Chia seeds.  I had never heard of them before so I did some research.  The main benefit to dieters seems to be that they have a gelling … Continue reading →

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Homage to Fatima

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Last week we were looked after superbly by our little Turkish angel, Fatima.  She cooked delicious meals 3 times a day.  They were all home made using fresh ingredients and all meals were full of fruits and veggies.  She made … Continue reading →

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It’s a jungle out there!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

One of the first things I did after coming home from holiday (before even going in to the house) was to check the progress of my raised veg beds and veggie patch.  I was shocked by how many weeds had … Continue reading →

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The first day home after a holiday

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I enjoy coming home after a holiday.  When I have just had such a lovely holiday though there is a part of me that wishes I was still there, with dear friends and the children in Kas in Turkey.  But … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health
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