Just a quick note to let you all know I'm still here
It's been a long and very tiring week, so I'm off for a bath then curling up with a book and going to sleep.
Normal service will be resumed shortly x

The new eating habit I'm trying to form seems to be working. My clothes actually felt looser today, not so loose they were falling off, mind you. Just comfortable, the waist band wasn't digging in, and I didn't feel in the least tempted to sit watching tv with my zip undone as I have been known to do in the past.
Let's hope I can keep it up

yes, feeling much better today - that old saying 'stop fretting about what you have no control over' is certainly true.
It's just a problem when it concerns people you care for. but I've said my piece in both situations and now it's up to them.
I just need to keep telling myself that I will not be bogged down by others problems.
easier said than done, but for my own sanity I have to do it.

It's been a bad couple of days and feel like curling up under the duvet and telling the world to go f**k it's self.
Must admit that a day of getting the small things done has done me good - but don't think I want to go about my everyday life for a while. don't want to see the same old faces and hear the same old problems. Just want a break from it all.
If only I was rich enough to pack a bag and go somewhere out of the way - conveniently turn off the mobile and only come back when I feel ready to face it all.
oh well, I'm sure it will all blow over soon.
sorry for being a misery guts tonight - but where else can I let these things out?

I met an old work collegue today, haven't seen her face to face for quite a few years. we waved to each other across the crowded street, and as I approached her I said
"I didn't think you'd recognise me"
"Oh, you haven't changed that much, there's just a lot more of you"
I know the weight has been creeping up, but that remark really brought it home to me.
so I didn't have my usual evening meal, I stopped off to do some shopping on the way home, and bought some healthier food.
I even checked out the local slimming clubs, but was amazed at how expensive they were.
So, I need a lot of will power and determination, and a lot of encouragement