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Sorry to hear about your dogs. That can be rough. But it's great that you've recommitted to working on your weight, and to have the Westminster Abbey event to look forward to!

Thankyou.

Day 3 successfully accomplished.

I need to work on my walking for exercise a bit more. However, I've had a head cold for 10 days, with hayfever on top, so I'm a bit breathless, and am struggling with more than 40 minutes, to be honest. However, I'm making sure I'm eating healthy stuff, not just a reduced calorie budget, so I'm trying to make myself as healthy as possible.

I've booked my coach ticket - a return for the incredible £15.50 - and I've booked my room - for considerably more. Someone asked my yesterday if it was very expensive: if they'd asked me that a week ago, I'd have said yes; after a week of acquainting myself with London prices, then no, it's quite reasonable. Now just planning my schedule and clothes. I love this part.

Survived the weekend.
Saturday was compliant.
Sunday, I made this wonderful meat loaf, truly delicious but so more-ish it went in the bin. Not pleased that I couldn't control myself and just put it in the fridge but at least I didn't eat it.

Still got this hijjus cold and hay fever and breathlessness. I'm seeing my doc. next Monday.

Hey, we both had a meat loaf Sunday! Mine was more-ish too, so I sent it home with folks. :D

Sorry to hear about your cold; there are things more miserable than a summer cold, but not very many. Here's hoping it leaves you alone soon so you can enjoy the longer days and get a bit of exercise without feeling breathless (ugh, I hate that feeling too).

Congratulations on your compliance! :cheer:

:bravo: On being compliant and dumping the meatloaf! I have a weakness for meatloaf too!

Enjoy your trip to London. Have you ever been to the wax museum? I forgot how to spell the name of it.

Nice to see you Rosinante. So sorry about the dogs! Your posts are always funny and insightful, it will be nice to have you back here.

I've been spotty here myself of late; my twice-a-year work deadline is upon me which puts me into maintenance mode and makes me generally less pushy and sanctimonious - so, less posting on forums. :D But I know I can pick it up again when I'm ready because I've done it before - and so have you! Your great successes last year were an inspiration to many, not to mention the humor and grace with which you navigated the choppy waters of weight loss. Believe in yourself - you can do it again.

Hi - I'm so sorry about your dogs. It is not easy to lose a loved one. I hope you are feeling better soon.

I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dogs. :hug: Losing a loved one/family member is so difficult. As for the exercise...I have exercise-induced asthma...so I understand your breathless feeling. Just do the best you can. Good for you for making healthy choices, including chucking the remaining meatloaf, rather than have the temptation there. I've had to do that before with pizza.

How cool to be invited to an event at Westminster Abbey! I hope you have a fabulous time in London!

We all go through rough patches, grief, stress, etc. And sometimes our healthy goals fall by the wayside. But I totally applaud you for getting back here and most importantly getting back to making healthy choices and realistic goals...whether it's one month or even one day at a time. We can get through this...together.

Congratulations on a successful day 2!

I'm sorry to hear about your dogs and your struggles with depression. :hug:

Thankyou, everyone, for your kind words. :)

I'm keeping going, and am 6/14 down, so fairly happy with that.

On Tuesday the 2 remaining dogs and I went up to the burial ground to scatter forget-me-not seeds on the dogs' graves. We got hassled by a flock of sheep! I didn't know sheep could growl but in Yorkshire, they certainly can!

Somehow, as soon as we got back, the world went ping! and I catapulted out of that black hole. Still sad about the pups, still miss them like mad - but suddenly dieting makes sense again. I think the word is 'closure'..... :wink:

Got my coach booked (bus, not trainer) for London, and my hotel, which has links to Iowa - any Iowans around? Now planning my clothes and to-do's. This bit is fun.

Today I'm so hungry I could eat the 2 remaining dogs but hanging on..... and on....

Hope all's well with all.
:)

I'm so glad you're out of the black hole. Having been there more times than I can count, I know how liberating it is to have closure and be able to see the world and goals more clearly. Too funny about the growling sheep...I had no idea they could do that either. LOL Big hugs to you. :hug: :hug:

Michelle, I love your tag line, great advice!

Awww, thanks Rosinante! :hug:

Maybe the growling sheep scared the black creature off your back...

Glad you're feeling better, Rosinante! I lived in Iowa for a while. It's a nice state, although the winters can be a bit ridiculous.