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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 :-)

Back To Brum

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Recently back from a very busy 2 days in Birmingham.  Birmingham is known as England’s “second City”.  I am not sure why or in what regards but I must say I really like it.  Our office is in a redeveloped … Continue reading →

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She Started Walking

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I couldn’t resist it today – had to have a Monmouth flat white and there was hardly any queue – surely an omen to get stuck in 🙂 Then off to Le Pain Quotidien for a yogurt granola parfait to … Continue reading →

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Briefly

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Breakfast was tip top.  Overnight oats: 1/3 cup of oats, 1 tbsp oat bran, 2/3 cup almond milk, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 small banana chopped and 2 tbsp blueberries. I took lunch in to work too. … Continue reading →

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Something New

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

There is no doubt that yesterday I over ate.  I had more to drink than was probably wise but not enough to have a hang over – phew.  However, I woke up feeling jaded and uncomfortable so I tried something … Continue reading →

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Sunny Sports Day And A Sublime Supper

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

At Harvey’s school they hold sport’s day on a Saturday so working parents can attend.  The form for the day is to turn up with a picnic so as soon as I got up I started preparing it. The chick … Continue reading →

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WFH

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Ever get puzzled by TLAs?  My work is full of them.  Most systems are TLAs and conversations and emails are full of them too.  Amazingly, you pick them up quickly.  Today was a good day.  I was OOO. Not on … Continue reading →

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A Royal Day Out

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

A day off work and a royal day out lined up.  So I started healthily.  Frozen blackberries 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp hemp protein powder plus a banana and a mixture of coco nut water and almond milk until … Continue reading →

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A Long Day

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Woke up, fell out of bed Dragged a comb across my head (after I’d had a shower – natch) Found my way downstairs and drank a cup (well actually I didn’t have time for a cuppa) And looking up, I … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 19, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Originally posted on Core Harmony Wellness Center:
Google There’s no question that maintaining a nutritious diet can help keep your body healthy. But when it comes to which foods can specifically benefit which body parts, science remains surprisingly sketchy. But…

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Feeling Tired

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I am feeling so tired this week.  I don’t know what the matter is with me!  I treated myself to breakfast take out rather then making my own. Porridge with fruit compote from Le Pain Quotidien.  I really enjoyed a … Continue reading →

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