I had a good talk with a peer-supporter this morning who said to make good food choices out of love for my body, not out of punishment. Well, that's just a revolutionary idea for me! It worked out well today.

I phoned the weight loss clinic and talked to two women who both rushed me and the second was almost hostile. So i didn't get a good vibe from them.

I went in the ZOOM drop-in and it went smoothly with just pleasant chatter and no one dumping or having tech dif.

I walked my dog and made it up Heartbreak Hill one more time. It was raining and i found it kind of romantic.

I watched a TED Talk with Kristen Neff on the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion and i found it very moving. I'll try and watch it over and over. It's twenty minutes, well worth a look.

@buddha1too: It seems most of us have complicated relationships with our parents. Two weeks sounds like a long time to host them. Can you suggest a shorter time?