I have not eaten potatoes, rice, pasta or any bread other than rye flour crispbreads since 1 December. Despite making loads of mince pies, Christmas puddings, Christmas cakes, black bun and shortbreads for the Christmas/Hogmanay period, nary a one passed my lips! I have never been much of a sweetie, chocolate lover, so I Haven't really missed them.
My long-term, insulin-dependant diabetes has been quite unstable since November, with disturbances in my vision. I have had to up the insulin twice and I'm awaiting the results of tests.
I am not overweight, but it's amazing how the fear of losing my sight has the ability to stiffen my resolve!