Category Archives: Lose Weight

Cooking 1980’s Style

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I am writing this blog tonight while I watch  The Food Hospital which is proving to be an interesting programme.  It looks at the medicinal properties of food and covers a wide range of conditions, some of which have fantastic results. … Continue reading →

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Weights and Measures

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I am going back to basics this week which means tracking i.e. weighing and measuring everything.  This time next week I want to have smashed through the 3 stone weight loss barrier.  Well, I am finding it a barrier at … Continue reading →

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How NOT To Diet!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have had worse days, that’s for sure.  But in the last few months, I have had so many more better days, thank goodness.  Allow me to demonstrate what NOT to do when dieting. NB: I only did this for … Continue reading →

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Honey Honey

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Yesterday I was given 2 jars of something very special.  Either one of them would have made my day, but I was given 2 jars of ambrosia. The first jar I received was from James’ sister, Anne.  Anne and her … Continue reading →

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Today is Tofu Day

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today went according to plan 🙂  I started the day with an hour long dog walk in the forest.  It rained some of the time so I couldn’t take my camera again which is disappointing because some of the leaves … Continue reading →

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Food and Drink Diary

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Last night after I posted my blog, I had some Stilton and saltines with some butter.  I have no idea why I did that.   It was tasty but I didn’t need it.  On Sunday, after I posted my blog, … Continue reading →

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Out With The Old

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today, the two boilers we had installed nearly 10 years ago, and which have caused constant problems are going.  They are being replaced with a new one, which will be properly installed by a plumber and heating engineer we have … Continue reading →

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A Way With Kale

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I started my day with a large pot of strong Assam tea to get over the shock of having been woken up by the little fella at 5:30 am.  He was keen to get on with his day and start … Continue reading →

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Sugar Cravings

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I enjoyed the apple and raspberry crumble I had last night.  The downside is that today I have been craving sugar all day and I am sure it is because of last nights sugar rush.  I am certain that the … Continue reading →

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Oh My Gourd!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I woke up and left my warm bed very early today.   I couldn’t remember what I was doing this week and it was bugging me so I came downstairs, made a pot of tea and checked out my calendar. … Continue reading →

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