Tag Archives: Smoothie

A Carol Concert

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Smoothie for breakfast today; ½ banana, 140 ml almond milk, 1 small mango, ¼ cup oats,  ¼ bowl of leftover granola oats with raisins (thanks Harvey) and 1 tbsp chia seeds.  Yummy. I met Judy in a different (to the usual) but still local … Continue reading →

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The Sisterhood

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

I am a very lucky person because I have 3 sisters.  And today was a lucky day because we spent all day together.  This is not a post worthy of a diet blog or even a healthy living blog.  But … Continue reading →

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So Many Apples

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Unless they are fed a diet of junk food and refined carbs, I believe children instinctively do not over eat.  So when Harvey decides he has eaten enough breakfast, I never insist he finishes the bowl.  But I hate throwing … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Party

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Last night I went to a wonderful Thanksgiving party, hosted by Sally and Troy. Troy is American and so he does not miss out on probably the biggest celebration of the year back home, Sally throws a Thanksgiving party every … 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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Apple Squash

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

After yesterday’s excesses I had to really behave myself today.  I didn’t get to bed until 2:30am so had less than 4 and a half hours sleep.  I was very tired when I woke up.  I chose a smoothie for … Continue reading →

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Sunny Sunday

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

This glorious weather is amazing and I am loving all the sunshine.  Sunday was no misnomer this week! My eating was generally good today 🙂 .  First thing I made a smoothie with some frozen berries, a banana, soya milk … Continue reading →

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Slowing Down

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

We had a visitor for breakfast today – good morning Lucas 🙂  Lucas had his first sleepover with us last night and it was a great success as they both had lots of fun and amazingly lots of sleep. While … Continue reading →

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The Galloping Gourmet

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

I left home for Devon on Friday, via Epsom, home of the Derby and numerous other splendid events, horse related and otherwise.   I was going for lunch with Sally and her lovely daughter Holly.  I hadn’t seen them since … Continue reading →

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Surprised in Souf London

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

The girls were leaving the boys at home today and heading for “Souf” London, to the home of the Undomesticated Urban Goddess (a.k.a. Michelle) and scene of recent riots.  I had been promised a microwaved ready meal for lunch so … Continue reading →

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