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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 :-)

Detox Day 7

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

I dutifully had my shake when I woke up today.  Last one – yippee! What a beautiful morning 🙂  I met Ali in the forest for a walk.  We were not expecting to see so much snow on the tracks! … Continue reading →

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Detox Day 6

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

Today was a challenge and it ended with, in the words of my young son, “an epic fail”.  There are no grades of failure in Harvey’s lingo.  There is either an “epic fail” or not a fail.  Black or white, … Continue reading →

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Detox Day 5

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

Agenda for the day was as follows: 7:00 Shake (psyllium and bentonite clay mixed with 300ml mineral water and 100 ml Organic orange juice). 08:15 ½ a melon. 08:30 meet Lisa in the village for a walk round the snowy … Continue reading →

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Detox Day 4

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

It seemed very strange eating after a 3 day fast.  I was looking forward to it and wishing my first food wasn’t melon, which is perhaps my least favourite fruit.  I was allowed half a melon for breakfast and I … Continue reading →

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Detox Day 3

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

According to my detox literature, after Day 3, one can begin to feel euphoric on the detox.  The only euphoria I feel is that I can eat some real food tomorrow and this 3 day fast of shakes, water and … Continue reading →

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Detox Day 2

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I went to bed early last night (10pm) but was wide awake at 2:30am for about 2 hours.  Apparently disturbed sleep is one of the potential side effects of a detox.  I then slept through until nearly 8 am though … Continue reading →

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Detox Day 1

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Yesterday my Home Detox in a Box arrived.  It is a 7 day detox and having checked my diary, it suited me to start it today.  The downside to that decision was that I had not prepared my temple and so am … Continue reading →

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An Exceptional Curry

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

This morning, I was thinking about what I fancied for breakfast and I kept thinking about nuts and yogurt.  Apparently the word ‘Muesli’ comes from ‘Mus’ which is Swiss German for ‘mixture’.  Some definitions refer to it meaning ‘mushy’ or … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Comfort Food

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I am delighted to report, that unlike yesterday, I enjoyed all 3 of my meals today, very much. I kicked off with an egg and broccoli breakfast.  Gina at Skinny Taste made a delicious looking Broccoli and Cheese Mini Egg Omelettes.  I made … Continue reading →

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This House Has Been Far Out At Sea All Night

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I had some work to do in the Ramsgate house today and had to get there as early as possible.  I made a smoothie to drink in the car. 30g oats (3 WW points) 100 ml coconut water (1 WW point) … Continue reading →

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