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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 :-)

Walking and Remembering

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Train troubles again today; a long delay and then a diversion so I was late for work for the second time this week.  Today however I did divert via Timberyard as I really wanted a decent coffee.  Timberyard – you never … Continue reading →

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The Daily Grind

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Thanks to Southeastern running late trains (AGAIN!!!!!) I came to work in the West End via the City.  I thought it may be better to take a Cannon Street train and then the tube over to Holborn rather than take … Continue reading →

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Eat Well, Live Better

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today was the first day back at work for over 2 weeks and oh boy was that hard!  I really didn’t want to go and in fact, I so badly didn’t want to go I made my life a whole … Continue reading →

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Probably The Best Lentil Soup Recipe

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I like tea.  I really like coffee too but it doesn’t make me feel good if I drink it more than once a day so I tend to stick to teas and I have quite a collection that I drink … Continue reading →

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Vegan Pizza and Cauliflower Cheez

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Day 2 of eating vegan and a bit of a test as I had lunch out in Hyde Park with my sisters but I passed with flying colours, so that was good.  Knowing I would face many temptations in a … Continue reading →

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New Year Resolution = To Be Vegan

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I was vegetarian for all of 2015 apart from a couple of mistakes; some gelatine in a jelly a friend made for me, some fish sauce in a Thai vegetable curry and some chips cooked in beef fat.  I think … Continue reading →

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A Day In Hastings

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have been enjoying juicing again lately. Juicing is something I go through phases of and right now, it is in favour.  I think I am trying to stay hydrated and consume vast amounts of nutrients to help,fight off various … Continue reading →

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The Trouble With Dairy

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I am juicing today, because I have eaten far too much recently and feel rubbish.  I want to give my digestive system a break but take in lots of fluids, vitamins and minerals and so having a juice fast is … Continue reading →

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A Very Busy Week

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

This week has been insanely busy, both at work and home.   I had another trip to Edinburgh and stayed at the Apex hotel, on Grassmarket.  I liked both the hotel and the location.   I really liked the style of … Continue reading →

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The Vegan Who Came For Dinner

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Sometimes, my friends or family get rather anxious about what I can eat when I go to visit.  Others embrace the challenge and cook me delicious meals which is so very kind and is always appreciated.  I do not expect … Continue reading →

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