Time for another monthly update.

Third month and almost a third stone ; 39lb in total (that's 2 stones 11lb).

This month has been a really tough one. Before the clocks changed we helped clear Jes's boat which was one of the saddest things I have ever done. I found it very hard not to seek solace in food.

Then we had Halloween and sweets all over the house which was surprisingly tempting. Now the clocks have changed and there's something about the shorter (and colder) days which has given me 'picky fingers'. Added to all that C has been unwell and the disturbed nights have left me exhausted and wanting "quick fix food" rather than "lovingly prepared nutritionally balanced" meals.

Whilst I have had a tough month with food fundraising has been fantastic. Due to several generous donations and a few more sponsors trickling through I am set to raise in excess of the original target of £1000. So naturally I have upped the ante to 1.5k and we'll see how we get on. I have also taken my own steps towards self publicising with a rather fetching "Shrinking4jes" T-Shirt* (pictured) and matching 'business' cards - so when people ask what it's all about I can give them a card.

I am however expecting the shrinking to slow down through November and December. I am lucky enough to have been invited to four Christmas parties as well as several weekends away which will all make shrinking a bit tougher.

*if anyone wants a T-Shirt let me know and if enough people are interested I'll get some. They'll be somewhere around £8 each (all profits to go to the fund) sizes Sml to XL