Category Archives: Diet Struggles

28 Day Vegan Challenge : They Think It’s All Over

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

It is now! Yup, I have given up my vegan experiment.  It was just too difficult when I am out of the house 5 long days a week.  Plus I am working very hard at the moment so when I … Continue reading →

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Down But Not Out

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Weight Watchers weigh in tonight did not go well.  Or rather, my debauchery over the weekend was expensive and I put on 1.5 pounds which I am disappointed about and cross with myself about.  I came home and had one … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Girls

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I had a bit of a heavy heart today.  Time to say farewell again to my lovely girl who was heading back to Durham (not for long though but more on that another day).  She was taking Lucy with her … Continue reading →

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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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Another Year Lived

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I can’t believe 2012 has finished already.  Where did that year go? I know it is customary to eat and drink excessively on December 31st and behave oneself from January 1st.  Customary to start the new year with resolutions and … Continue reading →

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The End Of Term

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

I was awake early and logged on and working by 7:30 am to make sure I could finish up early.  After a couple of hours I was in the mood for making something interesting to eat. Inspired by Kath Eats who makes … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Borough

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today was my last day in the office before next year.  I have to work tomorrow but from home so I enjoyed a potter around Borough Market as it will be my last for a few weeks.  When I return, … Continue reading →

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12:12 12-12-12

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

I was determined to try hard today to eat healthily.  I was working from home which makes it easier. I am still enjoying the flowers Sally and Lucy R. sent me last week.  The lilies smell divine. The roses are … Continue reading →

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Rubber Duck

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

I do lurve that flat white from Monmouth.  To me at least, it is the most perfect coffee.  I also had some porridge from Konditor & Cook which was good. Sitting in the office a while later, I heard some … Continue reading →

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