thank you Zuleikaa and Rinoa.
Lovely to hear from you!
re: fake sugars, I am very lucky not having a sweet tooth , I dont use any sweetener or processed stuff ( miss ketchup!)
such timely advice Zuleikaa , about eating more and also enough veg. Ive spent 1/2 my time stuck because I've been hungry.... too many years low fat/low carb.. Its taken me this long to get over it and see things clearer.

Ive "reversed" my eating day, having lots of cals as brunch, and actually eating when I need to instead of ignoring it .
Ive been advised to eat more, many times, and I have, but Ive been ignoring hunger and Im addressing that now.

I feel much better for it, wonder also if I can tolerate more carbs than I thought. Have been down to 1 salad a day with no loss.
Currently Im eating 3 cups a day and feel much improved...
Good weekend, everyone.