Weekly weigh in- Feb 29

Another steady 2-lbs off this week… For me, the good news is that since October 1, I’ve lost 51 lb on the 1940s Experiment which means I am now over half way to my goal which is to lose 100 lbs in 1 year and its only February 29. That means 7 months to lose [...]

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From blog to book deal – Part 1

I know very little about book publishing…infact I’d go as far as to say I probably could tell you more about subatomic particles than I could about getting a book in a high street store. However, for anyone who has ever dreamt of getting a book published (that includes me), I’d really like to share [...]

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I’ll lose this weight.. “Come Rain or Come Shine”

I’ve learnt in life that you have to do what makes you happy no matter what others think… If I have a bad day or a sad day, I now have to find coping mechanisms to ensure that I no longer stuff my face with food I really shouldn’t be eating. This is SOOOOOO important [...]

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Last chance to enter to win a replica ration book!

Just a quick reminder that you could win a replica WWII British Ration Book by leaving a comment on my blog here http://1940sexperiment.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/ration-book-giveaway/ 3 names will be chosen at random on March 1, 2012 Hugs to all and thanks for leaving comments- I’ve read them all and am hoping to snuggle up and send some responses tonight [...]

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2 lb off – oh so smug

Am feeling rather good today and yesterday was pretty awesome!  It’s all about thinking positively and beginning to like yourself a little more and being in control of your own destiny. I turned a psychological corner yesterday… that was a huge thing for me. But that’s not why I’m typing. I’m typing because I am [...]

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Potato Fingers

These were really tasty.. I think I made mine too thick. Aim for a much thinner finger for best crispiness! Method Mix 1 oz of flour with 1/2 lb of mashed potato and season with salt and pepper Shape into fingers, glaze with egg or milk (I used almond milk being vegan) Sprinkle with an [...]

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Eggless Mayonnaise

Being a single woman I have no one living with me who can be there whenever I need someone to confide in. I have special and wonderful friends of course and my lovely Hobbits but there is no partner who’ll physically sit and hold my hand or put an arm around my shoulder or drop [...]

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Poor Knights Fritters

This is the 1940s equivalent of “Fast Food”… it’s not that good for you BUT…. Consumed occasionally, I am sure it helped fill a gap and a sweet tooth craving taking only minutes to prepare. Having baked lemon cupcakes and drop scones for the girls this morning (that weren’t vegan nor 1940s) I REALLY needed [...]

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100 wartime recipes re-created

100 Wartime Recipes will be recreated and photographed throughout the year of the 1940′s Experiment. I promise to recreate, photograph and share a wartime recipe for every lb I lose! Enjoy the 56 authentic wartime recipes I have re-created, tested and photographed to date. If you have a recipe you would like me to cook [...]

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When did it all begin to go wrong..?

As a twenty something year old I had often thought very deeply about many things and when I turned 30 decided to do something about those thoughts having first devoured many books on self-sufficiency and self-reliance (The Complete Book of Self Sufficiency by John Seymour being my very favourite at the time) .. I began to [...]

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