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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 :-)

Champagne and Curry

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Having juice fasted for 2 days I was looking forward to some food to chew at lunch time but first, there was a lot more hot water and juice to get through. Near my office is Pure ( http://pure-madeforyou.co.uk ), which sells … Continue reading →

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5 lbs In 5 Days – Day 5

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I found yesterday’s juice fast quite easy so decided to do it again today rather than my original plan of juicing for 2 meals a day and eating for one. According to Jason Vale’s 5 lbs in 5 days detox plan, … Continue reading →

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In The Cage

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

What a party we went to last night!   We were blessed with fine weather and we sat outside until the early hours with no need for even a wrap or shawl. I hopefully burnt a couple of calories by … Continue reading →

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Snooze Day Saturday

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Thanks to a large yellow dog who had an upset stomach I was woken many times in the night to let said dog out in to the garden.  Consequently when I got up at my customarily early time I was … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Centre Court

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I managed to eat well and exercise today plus eat out and resist amazing cakes and spend a couple of hours in the pub with just one glass of wine.  All that temptation was resisted which is very pleasing but … Continue reading →

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How Her Halo Glows

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have done really well today and I don’t mind admitting I feel a tiny bit pleased with myself.  Inspired by my sister Abi (who didn’t need to lose that much anyway) who has lost nearly a stone and a … Continue reading →

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A Day In Derbyshire

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Harvey and I bade farewell to our lovely friends in Warwickshire and headed off to visit lovely friends in Derbyshire. We had an excellent lunch in this lovely pub, The George in Alstonefield which is in one of England’s areas of outstanding … Continue reading →

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If You Go Down To The Woods Today

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

you would have been in for quite a lot of shrieking and giggling.  We are staying with friends in Warwickshire and today we headed for a walk in Hopwas woods near Tamworth.  We parked outside this charming School House which … Continue reading →

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Relax Among The Books

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I work very close to Charing Cross Road.  Many of you will know this is a road famous for its bookshops; very large shops, cut price, antiquarian and specialist.  All manner of book shops.  My work is all computerised meaning … Continue reading →

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Fairy Dust

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

My little corner of Southern England enjoyed bright blue skies and hot sunshine all day today.  It was wonderful and as I had a day at home, mainly gardening, I was able to enjoy it all. Scrambled eggs, spinach and … Continue reading →

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