Category Archives: Healthy Lifestyle

Free Lunch

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Apparently there is no such thing as a free lunch.  All I can say is that my lunch was provided for me today in a hotel! Knowing I was spending the day in a hotel with colleagues brainstorming stuff, I … Continue reading →

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Sticking With It

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Working from home makes sticking to a healthy eating plan much easier.  The more healthy food I eat, the more I want to eat!  Bizarre but true.  So this morning I really wanted to have a super healthy start to … Continue reading →

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Back At It

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have been sooooo gooooood today :-).  I began with a tea with Goji berries, cayenne pepper and lemon juice.  I had it without the maple syrup and it was fine as the Goji berries provide enough sweetness. My mile … Continue reading →

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28 Day Vegan Challenge : Day 1

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today I have started a 28 day vegan challenge so for the next 4 weeks I will eat as a vegan does.  Why?  These are my reasons, in order of priority. 1. to lose weight.  I have an exciting trip … Continue reading →

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The Celery Glass

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

It can be too easy in life, to rush through, rather than take the time to enjoy simple pleasures.  After a very busy week I have definitely been guilty of that.  So today I started my day slowly and decided … Continue reading →

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Wintery Landscapes

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I was not in the mood for food at all today which is very unusual.  For breakfast I had muesli with some extra oats, soya milk and Natural yogurt.  For lunch, I had exactly the same!  Plus 1 tbsp of … 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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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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From An Edible Perspective

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Breakfast and lunch today came from ‘Edible Perspective’, a blog I read regularly because it is a food blog written by a photographer, Ashley, so it has a dual interest for me.  Have a look at Ashley’s recipes as I … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walking

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Good morning Ramsgate. A certain someone was so keen to start his day we were up and outside before the sun had risen in the sky fully.  I love early morning, with all the promise of the day ahead so … Continue reading →

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