Hi there,

My joy dot for the day is that I have had my six monthly trip to the hairdresser's with one of my wonderful girlfriends and we had a great time. I have longer hair and so don't get it cut so frequently. We had lunch together after which was fun too.

This time around doing Step 1 I think my mind is so much more receptive. And I am able to hear more of what is suggested and I am doing Step 1 better than the last time I went through, became steady and peetered away. BUT ... it is still hard not quitting sugar and coffee now. Part of me is thinking ... woah! better jump while the iron is hot and I am eating better and more and while I am motivated. I am fearful that if I don't strike now I won't "feel like it" when the time comes.

I know what I should do ... I have seen it written many times ... I have been going through old posts which have been just great to read and Kathleen has said time and time again not to stop eating sugar and coffee ... BUT ... I can't help myself ... I find myself avoiding sweet things and tapering off my coffee (and feeling a bit heavy in my head and a little lethargic - though still better for eating enough breakfast with all the components on time).

It is hard to post this ... I nearly wiped it all out but I am going to send it because I am wanting to stay steady for years (not merely a few months) and I think for me a key is to communicate with you all and to post even when I am not doing something "acceptable" and know it.

Hope you have all had a fab day,
Fiona