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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 :-)

Walkabout

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Standard breakfast yesterday of Alpen, granola, yogurt, almond milk, chia seeds and strawberries. Eaten at my desk. I had a lovely lunch today. I went walkabout with Sue who I work with.  Well, until Friday at least when she leaves … Continue reading →

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Swimming at Sissinghurst

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

We had a wonderful day with our friends BJ and Helen and their lovely children who are here with us for the weekend.  We started the day with healthy smoothies. Banana and Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients (makes 4 small glasses) 1 … Continue reading →

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Came to Camber

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

No blog yesterday as I was so busy.  I met my sister Abi and her family for lunch in the market and when I got home my wonderful friends from Leicestershire were here for the weekend.  That makes me very … Continue reading →

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Turnip Salad

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I took breakfast in to work today.  1 spoonful each of Alpen and Granola with almond milk, strawberries, natural yogurt and chia seeds. Yummy. For lunch I had one of the best salads I have ever had. I went to … Continue reading →

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GOSH

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I had a half day today but had to start at the office to bagsy my hot desk.  So I was in at 8am as usual and picked up some porridge with banana and a latte on the way in. … Continue reading →

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I Scream

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I screamed at the dogs when I came downstairs to find a large puddle by the front door!  Not the best start to the day.  However, that was the only low point of the day. Look at this beauty. I … Continue reading →

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More Lunch

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

This Easter weekend I have eaten and eaten and eaten.  I have eaten lots of amazingly yummy food and enjoyed some wonderful occasions but I feel full, fat and cr*ppy.  I feel bloated, heavy, my stomach is gurgling and feeling … Continue reading →

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Easter Birthday Party

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Happy Easter 🙂  The Easter Bunny hopped about round here last night, dropping off Easter eggs and sweet goodies galore. The first thing I had today was some gin.  Yes, I really did.  But fear not, this is not some … Continue reading →

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Meeting Ted

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I felt still full and fat when I woke up today so I had a light and refreshing smoothie to start the day.  I was clearing out the fridge and ate up left overs, such as this half of a … Continue reading →

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Over Eaters Are Us!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I had a really healthy and fun start to the day.  Harvey and I met Annette for a walk in the woods over the road.  Last time we walked my route and today we chose Annette’s. I had no idea … Continue reading →

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