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Syns Galore But How Many?

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Slimming World is really easy to follow and calculate when you prepare your own food but I do find it difficult to calculate when I eat out, as I mainly did today.  Especially when eating at local places which are … Continue reading →

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Trying Hard

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I went back to Slimming World last night and had put on 2 pounds.  It is always annoying to put weight back on but actually, having had a good holiday it is not unexpected and it could have been much … Continue reading →

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Stockholm Day 5 and Home Again

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

We both really enjoyed our trip to Stockholm and would like to go back again.  I would like to see more of Sweden and think it would be a wonderful country to visit in the summer.  Until then, this is … Continue reading →

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Stockholm Day 4: A Sunk Ship And Two Drowned Rats

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

We knew we had been lucky with the weather, especially yesterday, so we shouldn’t really complain that the weather today was dreadful.  But it really was terrible today ! We had breakfast first thing and luckily it wasn’t so busy in … Continue reading →

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Stockholm Day 3: A Cycle Ride and Abba

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I think I have finally worn out Harvey.  I am comatose and doubt I will ever walk or sit comfortably again but I am pleased to tire out he who can go all day. The breakfast hall was packed with … Continue reading →

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Stockholm Day 2: Spa, Sauna and Skansen

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today we immersed ourselves in Scandinavian customs and history and both absolutely loved it. Another three course breakfast.  A small bowl of muesli with strawberry yogurt, fruit salad, nuts and seeds. A cold course, with peppers, sprouts, cucumber, cornichons, beetroot … Continue reading →

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Stockholm Day 1

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

For many years I have wanted to visit Sweden.  After all, what’s not to like from the country that has blessed us all with Abba, Bjorn Borg, Wallander, Stieg Larsson (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), Peter Hoeg (Miss Smilla), Pippi … Continue reading →

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Back To Bankside

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

One of my food rules is to make sure we include fruits or vegetables with every meal, including breakfast.  This did meet a lot of resistance to begin with and occasionally still does.  But I am winning and usually the … Continue reading →

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An Autumnal Walk

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Harvey and I had a lovely walk in Hemstead Forest this morning, our route taking about an hour.   Having worked non stop from 6 am until 11:30 pm yesterday it was better than usual to be outside in the fresh … Continue reading →

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The Soup With Recipe

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today was so busy I hardly had time to eat which is good in one way but can mean I end up grabbing sugary high carb snacks but thanks to taking to work my own breakfast and having ready made soup … Continue reading →

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