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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 :-)

Mile A Day

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I was packing a lot in today so meals were fast. I made breakfast last night – Chocolate Chia Oats from a newly discovered blog called Sugar Free Mom which my friend Laura recommended for me last night.  I mixed together: 40 g porridge … Continue reading →

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Being In Control

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I woke up feeling very pleased with myself today.  Last night I discovered a packet of these in the cupboard.  They are my favourite crispbread and I bought them to have at Christmas as a treat with cheese or just … Continue reading →

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The Big Freeze

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I was really hungry today.  Perhaps because I only had a very light supper and I ate that early as I popped out to see friends.  Whatever the reason, I woke up hungry so had some muesli with Natural yogurt … Continue reading →

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From An Edible Perspective

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Breakfast and lunch today came from ‘Edible Perspective’, a blog I read regularly because it is a food blog written by a photographer, Ashley, so it has a dual interest for me.  Have a look at Ashley’s recipes as I … Continue reading →

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Little Gems

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Unusually for me I didn’t have breakfast because I had forgotten the Oven Fairy was coming to scrape a years worth of dirt and grime off my oven.  It meant my kitchen was out of bounds all morning but it … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walking

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Good morning Ramsgate. A certain someone was so keen to start his day we were up and outside before the sun had risen in the sky fully.  I love early morning, with all the promise of the day ahead so … Continue reading →

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It’s Been A Long Time

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

What a happy but busy day we had today.  Fuelled first thing by porridge with blueberries, banana and almond butter.  9 points (40g oats = 4, Soya – 2 and 1 tbsp almond butter = 3). It has been a … Continue reading →

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Magnificent Muesli

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

I dedicate today’s blog to the wonderful muesli I had for breakfast.   This is the muesli I bought from the Town Mill in Lyme Regis on Saturday.  It is full of fruit, seeds and a good variety of nuts. … Continue reading →

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Gold Rush

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

The warm cosy interior and the intoxicating smell of Monmouth proved irresistible this morning. I checked on the fab Weight Watchers app and a flat white from Pret is only 2 points.  The Monmouth coffees are small so I was … Continue reading →

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Waterloo Sunrise

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

Today I saw one of the best sunrises I have ever seen. It just got better and better. The sky was so pink it reflected in the River and we had a pink River Thames! The sun eventually rose.  As … Continue reading →

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