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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 :-)

The Bridge

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

People who know me and the things that really scare me (heights and not having my feet on firm ground) – prepare to be impressed!! When I met my friend Guy, in Australia in 1989, he used to make us … Continue reading →

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Big Wide Open Spaces

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Every where I go in New Zealand I love. We arrived at Guy and Bex’s in the dark last night so I was not sure what would be outside.  Well, there are lots of big wide open spaces and animals. … Continue reading →

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Last Day In Auckland

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today was our last day in Auckland.  I am really excited about the rest of our trip but also sad to be leaving behind a very dear friend. Breakfast was a thick smoothie made with frozen avocado and frozen banana … Continue reading →

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Sky High

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Another happy day in stunning New Zealand 🙂 No, we did not have wine for breakfast but it may be said that we woke up this morning feeling less than perky due to the previous evening’s consumption.  But what is … Continue reading →

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Beautiful NZ Homes

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I enjoy travelling because I like to see different landscapes, cultures, architecture and people and to try different food.  I particularly enjoy getting to know a different county from the perspective of the people who live in it.  So one … Continue reading →

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Train, Train, Plane, Plane and Automobile

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

What a journey! 1. Car trip to local train station (thank you Annette) 2. Train to Charing Cross – 1 hour 3. Tube to Heathrow – 1 hour 4. Check in and wait at Heathrow – 3 hours 5. Fly … Continue reading →

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It’s A Boy !

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Due to being extremely busy, I was not going to post a blog yesterday or even take any photos.  After working all day I had a date at the theatre with my husband and when I looked up the location … Continue reading →

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Why Does She Do It?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Sunday morning was sunny and I had almost a free day ahead of me.  I had loads of chores to do but also wanted to spend some time preparing healthy meals and I had plenty of time available for once. … Continue reading →

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Testing Juicing

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Did any of you (in the UK) see the programme in the week called ‘ Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead’ ?  It was about Joe Cross, an Aussie who is well known for his ‘Reboot’ programme of juicing as a … Continue reading →

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Picking

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I picked today.  All day long.  So I am feeling disappointed in myself. I started ok with some very juicy melon. I added some almonds to sustain me. But I wanted more so I had some Shreddies with yogurt and … Continue reading →

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