Afternoon all
The shopping went pretty well, despite millions of people in Oxford Street, got the sunglasses and a hair styler, so mission accomplished.
I have some news - I am going to swap from Atkins to Slimming World - mostly for health reasons, to be honest, although I have been struggling with low carb since I started working again. I've had real problems with sinus infections, especially over the past 10 days, waking up at 4am or earlier most mornings. Woke up completely blocked and in pain at 2am this morning and was on the phone to NHS Direct at 4am. We went through everything I'd been eating and drinking and the lovely nurse (very sympathetic to Atkins) said there were strong links between soya/eggs/high protein and sinus issues, also heavy TOTM for some people. I went and googled and it seems to be the case for me, with major sinus problems and at least two heavy and painful periods a month. I've been awake since then and have had plenty of time to think in the wee hours, and eventually decided to change over to SW, as I've done it before and did well on it.
This isn't a decision I've taken lightly but as those of you who have met me in person know, I really need something that is going to work for me long term, because of the amount I have to lose.
I hope that you'll let me stay on this forum though - you've become friends, dear friends, and I would hate the thought of not chatting and laughing with you.
Sxxx