Tag Archives: Smoothie

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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I Scream

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

I screamed at the dogs when I came downstairs to find a large puddle by the front door!  Not the best start to the day.  However, that was the only low point of the day. Look at this beauty. I … Continue reading →

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Easter Birthday Party

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Happy Easter 🙂  The Easter Bunny hopped about round here last night, dropping off Easter eggs and sweet goodies galore. The first thing I had today was some gin.  Yes, I really did.  But fear not, this is not some … Continue reading →

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Meeting Ted

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I felt still full and fat when I woke up today so I had a light and refreshing smoothie to start the day.  I was clearing out the fridge and ate up left overs, such as this half of a … Continue reading →

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Market Shopping

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I went to buy porridge but instead bought a ham and cheese croissant for breakfast.  It was good but very unsatisfying.  I should have gone with the porridge.  And radishes for breakfast is weird! At lunch time I couldn’t wait … Continue reading →

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Perfectly Runny

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

Blood oranges vary in colour from orange to blood red! You can never tell until you cut them what colour they will be.  Believe it or not, they are both blood oranges. I put them in the blender with almond … Continue reading →

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Two For One

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I didn’t manage to blog last night as I went out after work so I’ll do 2 brief ones today.  In the one post. Breakfast yesterday was a skinny latte with Granola with yogurt, fruit compote and lots of fresh … Continue reading →

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Happy Mothers Day

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

Happy Mothers Day to all of us wonderful Mothers out there and to your Mothers.  To compensate for a lack of recipes recently I have included a few great ones today, including one of my favourites which comes from my … Continue reading →

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Vegtastic

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Remember I told you how I fell over a few days ago?  My right knee is very swollen and covered in a spectacular bruise.  It is very tender and hurts when I walk 😦 .  Sorry, that is gross isn’t … Continue reading →

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Fish!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

We had a very berry start to our day. 1 cup of frozen mixed red berries, 1/2 a cup of oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/4 cup almond milk, 1 cup coconut water, 1 banana, 1 tbsp apricot kernel butter. … Continue reading →

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