Tag Archives: Butternut Squash

Sweet And Snacky

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I worked from home today which is always enjoyable because I avoid 3 hours commuting and I can prepare food in my own kitchen. I had a good nights sleep last night which I think is partly because I went … Continue reading →

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It’s A New Year

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Happy New Year to all my blog readers 🙂 I ended 2014 the way I spent too much of it i.e. eating too much and too much of the wrong food.  I think I ate half my body weight in … Continue reading →

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Four Meals A Day

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

When I was visiting my sister Abi on Monday, Alison popped round and was telling me about a diet she is following where you eat 4 small meals a day.  I thought I would try it because sometimes I leave … Continue reading →

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Bountiful Butternut

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I worked from home today and as well as working I had 2 objectives; eat very healthily and do some exercise.  By the end of the day, both objectives had been met most satisfactorily. For breakfast I had a mound of … Continue reading →

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Reaping The Benefits

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have a fridge with lots of lovely yummy homemade food in it which has made packing a lunch to take to work very easy.  I am writing this as I eat another easy meal which I prepared in 20 … Continue reading →

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Staying Below the Line

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

I am using My Fitness Pal (MFP) to track my calories and exercise.  According to MFP, if I eat 1,630 calories a day, I will lose 1 pound a week which is a healthy rate to lose at and so … Continue reading →

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Cinderella Had A Ball

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

What a fun few days I have had.  Oh dear me though, quantity and quality of food would not win any dieting or healthy living awards 😦 One notable exception is a delicious soup I made on Friday lunch time. … Continue reading →

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Swimming at Sissinghurst

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

We had a wonderful day with our friends BJ and Helen and their lovely children who are here with us for the weekend.  We started the day with healthy smoothies. Banana and Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients (makes 4 small glasses) 1 … Continue reading →

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Yellow Yolk, Orange Yolk

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

“Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry” is easy.  You should try “Yellow Yolk, Orange Yolk”.  It is way harder.  Why am I sitting here making up tongue twisters?  I wasn’t really but I was looking at the lovely egg on toast I … Continue reading →

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Seeking Your Inner Doris

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

I have been very lucky to have spent the past 6 months at home.  I love being at home and if I could afford to I would stay at home, caring for my children, being more involved in their daily … Continue reading →

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