Thank you everyone for your advice and support. I really appreciate it very much. The advice about the three bowls to help with the 1/3 portion sizes is excellent - now I am wondering why I didnt think of that myself

My library doesn't have the Lifespan Program available. The copy I bought for 33 p second hand is comig snail mail from the USA (but postage is only around £5). I was so desperate to get this book I jumped at the chance. Dunno how long it will take to arrive but armed with the information here I am sure I can soldier on until it does come.

Bless you all for being here. Wonder how many of us would give up if you were not around to give all this fantastic advice and support