Category Archives: Grow Your Own

Nature’s Bounty

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

I was wide awake at 5 am today and enjoyed the peace and quiet of the early morning, until my mind began racing so I got up.  I enjoy being the first one up.  I like to potter about on … Continue reading →

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In The Garden

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

I had promised myself that I would tackle paperwork today but it was sunny so the garden beckoned.  This is the first sunny Sunday in ages so I didn’t want to miss it.  My vegetable garden has been very neglected … Continue reading →

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London Prepares

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

I worked from home first thing today so I had a chance to make a hot breakfast instead of sitting on a train.  Using eggs we were given by our fab friends in Leicestershire and some kale from our garden … Continue reading →

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Back To The Food

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

I seem to have digressed away from the food recently but today I am back.  Back on food.  Healthy and nutritious food. I have not felt quite right since Saturday.  I have had a very irritable stomach which is most … Continue reading →

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Nutritional Therapy

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I felt exhausted when I woke up today so decided to heal myself with excellent nutrition.  Luckily I was working from home so I could create my own healthy meals. Breakfast was a smoothie made with frozen mixed berries, cacao … 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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Flowers For Fathers

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

My Daddy and my husband love flowers.  As does my Step-Father.  So in appreciation of the Fathers in my life, here are some beautiful flowers I hope they will enjoy. And in memory of the Fathers of some of my … Continue reading →

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Macro

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

Macro what you may wonder?  What is she going on about today?  Macro biotics?  Not really.  I came close with breakfast but I had raspberries and a banana and fruit is not macrobiotic.  The 50 g soaked overnight and eaten … Continue reading →

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Back To Counting

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

Back to counting points today.  I confess I rather enjoyed it as it gave me a goal and now, at the end of the day, a sense of satisfaction for having stuck to my daily allowance. Breakfast = 9 30 … Continue reading →

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Caffeine Free Zone

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

Tonight I celebrate going 3 days with no caffeine.  Yes, that means no coffee and no tea.  I am giving up because I was gradually having more and more.  What started as the occasional cup on my way in to … Continue reading →

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