Losing weight.

Go for it rubylady, that's just the right attitude to have!

rubylady - you are so right about the problems with slimming clubs and in fact dieting in general for those of us who have an emotional connection with food. Distraction is so much better....a bit more physical activity, take up a craft that needs clean hands (no nibbling) go for a walk with a chatty friend....anything that takes you away from food will slowly allow you to see food more as a fuel. Then you can think about the quality of food you eat.....so much better to make a really wholesome soup full of vegetables than to open a packet....and its a lot more filling too.

Carry on the good work Ruby!

What a great attitude Ruby. 'Chapeau' as they say in cycling

Lol, thank you all for your support but it's the not trying to diet that's doing it. The problem with slimming clubs is that they get you to focus on food which then makes you become obsessed with what you eat. What needs to happen is to virtually ignore food and only use it for fuel for the body. I have gone off sweet things, now don't take sugar in my tea ☕️ since I lost my dad, strangely. Him going made me feel sick so I was only drinking water for a good while, no other drinks. When I was a teenager I would sit with a magazine, chocolate bars and it was my escapism. I have used it as a comfort ever since, maybe now I am on my own, I don't need it anymore. This year is to sort myself out as much as I can medically. I have given all my time to everyone else and now, with the conditions I am now left with, I intend to put myself first. I had my smear last week, mammogram next week, I've been to the dentist and need to go to the opticians. I could just let myself decline, sit here making my son feel guilty for not being here, but, there's a world out there, mine for the taking if I want it. My mother used to make us feel guilty, not do anything with her own life, it puts a huge strain on children to have parents behave like that. No, I'm taking this year for me, I deserve it, I've worked hard for it and I am worth it, just like you all are.

Another well done Ruby, so much will power. You will achieve your goal soon.
Good luck

That's fantastic ruby?? Here you are again - inspiring others with your very 'matter of fact' approach to life and the issues so many of us experience ?
Thank you and congratulations ?

Snack Free February has a nice ring to it Nfk ?

Well done Ruby. I'm sending you some flowers (no cake or wine ?)

Wow! Well done Ruby! You've just spurred me on to my ambition to try for a Snack Free February. I may just start early. Today seems like a good time!

Wow, well done Ruby, you have done so well, you must feel much better in yourself . I wish I could do that. I guess your forthcoming operation has been a real incentive. How did you change your mind set to do it? Just hoping for inspiration. Full of admiration.