Tag Archives: Smoothie

Chicks Peas and Patty

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

First of all I apologise for a briefer than usual blog.  Maybe you will prefer it?  But I am busy today so need to be brief. Having read more on Sarah Wilson’s blog about quitting sugar, it appears you can eat banana … Continue reading →

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The City

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I wanted to start the day with a boost of vitamins so I made a smoothie: 1 cup of frozen raspberries, 36g of a low sugar protein powder (3 points), 200 ml unsweetened soya milk (1 point), 1 tbsp chia … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Peru

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

This morning I ate something I have never eaten before in my life, of that I am certain.  I have been reading about Lucuma recently which is a powdered from of a fruit found in Peru.  It has been described as tasting … Continue reading →

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Crispy

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today is crispy.  The ground was covered in a thick frost which made everything crispy.  The temperature in the car when I took James to the station at 7 am was -5° C !!!  Freezing!!! I had a smoothie as … Continue reading →

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Down Mexico Way

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Most of my food today had a Mexico flavour to it.  I didn’t plan that way but it is how it worked out. I managed to get back on track with the cayenne pepper in hot water with fresh lemon … Continue reading →

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Nursery Food

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Some days we need to eat comfort food and today was one of those.  Lara woke up with a sore throat and was feeling terrible and had a long journey back to Durham ahead of her.  I would have made … Continue reading →

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Feeling Japanese

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have shown no restraint in the past few days and have enjoyed every mouthful and sip.  Now it is time to start scaling back.  I am not rushing to be super healthy but am beginning to get back on … Continue reading →

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If Found, Please Return Voice

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have lost my voice 😦 .  I have looked everywhere and can’t find it.  Which is so frustrating because there is so much I want to chat to Lara about but I can’t.  Plus I feel very grotty too … Continue reading →

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A Substantial Supper

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

I knew it wouldn’t last, my simply decorated tree.  The bauble box came downstairs, and most of them have been hung on the tree.  I do like them and the two of us had a good time hanging them up. … Continue reading →

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A visit to Moons Green Charcuterie

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Harvey has broken up for Christmas so I had a little companion with me all day :-).  We started with a smoothie.  I made one without a banana as I was conscious that I have eaten a bit too much … Continue reading →

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