Author Archives: Lose Weight and Gain Health

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 :-)

Following The Rules

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have tried very hard to follow the Slimming World rules today to ensure I lose weight by the end of the week.  I had a very ‘off-plan’ weekend and do not want to gain weight or fail to lose … Continue reading →

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Old Friends, Art and Food in London and a Country Park

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

What a weekend that was !  I had the absolute pleasure of seeing my oldest friends this weekend, as in, those I have known the longest, rather then those who are the most advanced in years. The weekend’s fun began on … Continue reading →

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Exercising and Dieting

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have managed to maintain a regular amount of exercise recently and I am mainly feeling the benefit.  It is becoming easier and that makes it more enjoyable and I am grateful to have had the time to devote to … Continue reading →

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Scrambled Tofu Yumminess

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I don’t like to brag but I did make an awesome breakfast today; scrambled tofu with onions, red peppers, courgette, mushrooms and potato.  It was very tasty and easy to make.  It would make a good supper too.  The recipe … Continue reading →

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Walking The Weight Away

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today was a splendid effort in terms of exercise.  My friend Laura came to visit which could have been an excuse to be lazy as we would have enjoyed pottering about the shops and sitting in cafes.  Not this time … Continue reading →

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Sacred Sites: Stonehenge and Avebury

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I had a very special day, with a delightful group of people, exploring some of the sacred sites in Wiltshire.  We walked in the footsteps of our ancestors, following the paths they trod , thinking about their rituals and knowledge … Continue reading →

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Gosh! And a Chickpea Pancake

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I somehow missed breakfast today so I had an early lunch.  I had a salad with some leftover purple vegetables and one of theses Gosh! Chickpea, Courgette and Moroccan Spiced Bakes.  There were no ingredients I hadn’t heard of (i.e. … Continue reading →

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These Boots Are Made For Walking

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

My mission today was to go and buy a new pair of walking boots.  When I moved to Hastings I threw away my old walking boots (Brashers) because after 12-15 years faithful service, they had become cracked and so were … Continue reading →

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A Weekend Away In Durham

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I spent the weekend in Durham with Keven, Viv and Ian.  It’s a long way to go for a weekend but it was worth it and I had a lovely time. On Friday morning, I had fruit for breakfast, a … Continue reading →

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Walking The Weight Away

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I had such a gorgeous walk on the beach this morning.Just how I like it; sunny but with some clouds as it makes the view more interesting, a bit of wind, low tide so I can walk on the sand … Continue reading →

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