Hi Leonora ,
You are probably lovely as you are !
Timbuktu ,Katmandu and France - does it matter ?!
The point is you want to lose weight for a holiday .
I last dieted in a mad panic a couple of years ago and failed .
But there is a diet which has worked for me in the past . Apparently , the Royal ballet do it !
I follow the Hay diet from the 1930's
Dr Hay was a chubby GP and he discovered that he'd lose weight if he didn"t eat carbohydrates and protein at the same meal .
I ignore that rule for breakfast , but follow it for the rest of the day .
So I'll have fish or meat with a lot of vegetables or salad .
And fruit .
Exercise helps too .
I did power walking .
I felt hungry for the first three days and then adjusted .
I lost five stone very quickly on this diet about 20 years ago .
I kept it off until I began to care for my father , had a fall and several illnesses . His house is full of junk food and treats .
There's the TV - which I watch far too much .
Lack of discipline on my part means that the weight has
piled on again .
I have tried Jane plan .A neighbour gave me her's .
I thought that it was vile.
I've tried ready meals from Slimming World - horrible !
Many of my friends swear by Slimming World .
I think that it's a question of determination , which I lack .
Get up , make a plan of
walking and swimming and food combining foods for the day .
I'm going to try again .
You've inspired me .
Wishing you lots of luck and enjoy your holiday in Europe !