My plan of action

I'm eating normally. I've just cut a few things down and out. I'm also monitoring what I do eat on my little phone app.

Reduced the carbohydrates I consume, as they were a huge part of my diet. It's been a gradual process, but I found bread, pasta and potatoes made me feel bloated and gave me indigestion anyway. So, I won't really miss them!

I am still eating chocolate. But I've gone from eating lots of sugar to gradually eating less. I have Time Out bars and KitKats. But once upon a time I would have eaten 5 bars in a day. I could also eat a full packet of biscuits, a full bag of doughnuts or an entire cake in one sitting. I feel ashamed. Thankfully, I just don't fancy it as much anymore. Some days I do, and I'll have something sweet. Most days, I can quite happily eat nuts and fruit instead.

I still drink tea. I have sweeteners in it at home. I'm not sacrificing tea. It's all good in moderation.

I've upped the vegetables and fruit I eat. Everything is oven baked, grilled or steamed. We have never owned a deep fat fryer.

I've increased the protein I eat - more meat and fish. Cheese and eggs. All good in moderation.

Last night I had thinly sliced steak, grilled. Roasted vegetables (red onion, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic) and boiled asparagus tips and green beans. With a lovely side of mozzarella.

Tonight I had eggs, bacon, sausage and mushrooms. I had sardines for lunch. Nom nom.

I also only eat when I'm hungry. When I'm full, I stop. It sounds simple, but for years I've just ate for the sake of eating. If there was food there, I'd eat it.

I'm getting less sluggish. I still get tired, but some of this is medication. When I am awake, my concentration is improving.