Sally, please dont feel ashamed, you have lost half a stone, that is a real achievement. Ok so you feel down at the moment, but that will pass, you dont need a shovel, you have us, we will pull you back up. Its easy when one thing is not going great, to look at everything else and find fault with that as well. If I have learned one thing from all you guys, it is to tackle things one at a time, otherwise it just seems too much of a mountain to climb. Choose one thing today that you are not happy with and do something about that one thing, when you have cracked that one, then choose something else. Remember this is not a race, this is us trying to get slimmer and healthier and helping each other. It does not matter if it takes a year, you will get there in the end. We all will. When I was younger I wanted instant results, I never got them and I got so depressed. Now I realise, if a thing is worth doing, it does not matter how long it takes, just as long as I get there in the end.

If I lived anywhere near you I would come and give you a big hug because I know sometimes its all you need. Sadly Cornwall is not near anyone! so I am send you a telepathic hug, its on its way.

I hope you feel better soon, take care, xxx