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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 :-)

28 Day Vegan Challenge : Day 5

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Another vegan day nearly done.  This is getting easier. First thing I had a mug of tea with lemon juice, cayenne, Goji berries (1 point) and maple syrup (1 point). I have 2 new pots of Chia seeds.  I order … Continue reading →

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28 Day Vegan Challenge : Day 4

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I didn’t bother taking a photo of breakfast as you have seen it before; 30 g oats, 100 ml almond milk, 12 g chia seeds and frozen blueberries which had defrosted by the time I ate them.  That came to … Continue reading →

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28 Day Vegan Challenge : Day 3

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I was excited to get up and make another cup of Goji and lemon tea this morning as I enjoyed it so much yesterday.  I liked it again today too ! Porridge for breakfast, made with half almond milk and … Continue reading →

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28 Day Vegan Challenge : Day 2

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

What a powerful start to my day!  I discovered a wonderful new blog called Healthy Happy Life 100% Vegan and a very lively cup of tea.  I have previously tried hot water and lemon (boring) or hot water, lemon and cayenne (yuck) … Continue reading →

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28 Day Vegan Challenge : Day 1

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

Today I have started a 28 day vegan challenge so for the next 4 weeks I will eat as a vegan does.  Why?  These are my reasons, in order of priority. 1. to lose weight.  I have an exciting trip … Continue reading →

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Scrambled

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

What was I thinking today?  My brain was scrambled I think.  I forgot to photograph breakfast.  It was admittedly the same as the day before but I didn’t even think about it. Then I took these dreadful photos of lunch. … Continue reading →

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An Early Start

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

I had so much work to do today I caught the 5:47 train so it was still dark as I walked over London Bridge. It takes about half an hour to walk from London Bridge to the office.  Along quiet … Continue reading →

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Big Beautiful Burrito

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

I am really enjoying the new work I am doing and the people are great but I really found it hard getting up and going in to work today.  Working from home on a Monday was such a benefit.  I … Continue reading →

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The Celery Glass

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

It can be too easy in life, to rush through, rather than take the time to enjoy simple pleasures.  After a very busy week I have definitely been guilty of that.  So today I started my day slowly and decided … Continue reading →

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Chilly, Chilli and Chilling

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have not had a good week of eating.  To get me back on track I agreed with myself today that I can eat what I like but it has to be healthy i.e. no sugar, cakes, biscuits, crisps etc. … Continue reading →

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