Tag Archives: Beetroot

Juice Master Detox Day 5

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have strictly stuck to my 5 day juice detox and not cheated at all.  Thank goodness that is over!  I do feel much better now than I did 5 days ago but I have missed cooking and eating with … Continue reading →

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Purple Globes

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I lost 2 pounds this week which I was pleased about as I have not been perfect.  I think my saving grace has been a good amount of exercise (walking, gardening and tennis), sensible portion sizes and no binges.  So … Continue reading →

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Some Good Some Bad

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Some good eating recently, some bad and a reasonable amount of exercise. The beetroot is ready.Lovely round globes. I checked to make sure and apparently you can eat the stalks and the leaves. This one was actually a bit too … Continue reading →

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Special People

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Another sunny day – yippee.  I was straight in to the garden today before I even had a cuppa.  I couldn’t wait to get going.  Unlike others in the house this morning who were quite content to stay inside. I … Continue reading →

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The Cretaceous Layer

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have had a very bad 2 days of eating so was determined to do well today.  It is getting easier when I am at home because I have removed virtually ALL temptation.  We no longer have any bread, crackers, … Continue reading →

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April Showers

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Why is it that when I have to get up to go in to London for work, I am usually fast asleep when the alarm goes at 6am?  But when I am working from home and I don’t have to … Continue reading →

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Healing Myself

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Breakfast: a green smoothie made with a huge handful of spinach and frozen berries, 4 dates and a banana for sweetness coconut milk plus Hemp protein powder, Acai powder and Maca powder to add some antioxidants and extra nutrients. It came … Continue reading →

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Sweet Child Of Mine

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Sometimes, as a Mummy, it can be the simplest things your children do that bring the most happiness.  My little boy, realising his Mummy was a bit sad about Lara not being at home, decided that what I needed was … Continue reading →

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Pack in the Nutrients

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Feeling bleurgh still so wanting to pack in the nutrients today to help my immune system.   Guess what I made? Yup, beetroot smoothie.  I added some natural yogurt too for some protein. I was hungry later so I had … Continue reading →

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Detoxing Across The Universe

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

I wish I could say I felt good but I don’t.  I feel dreadful.  Bloated, gassy and with a headache.  Plus I am so tired I can’t believe I stayed awake all day. Day 1 was a combination of shakes, … Continue reading →

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