Hi ladies all,
Hazelnut, sorry to hear you are struggling, yes, comfort food runs deep doesn't it? Growing up, it was all about food as reward and it is tough to break that cycle.
I should be watching the FA cup but I can't find a tv channel showing it so I'm really annoyed. I shLl make sure we get a package that shows sport, I'm always telling OH how lucky he is that I like watching football!
SallyO, we shall be doing social and environmental penance for the rest of our lives when we come home to make up for being here. There is no health, safety or environmental care taken. When I was in the gym on the 26th floor earlier I could see men much higher up on a tall building walking around with no protection, horrendous. The city is rising out of the desert with no thought to water and power, it will be interesting to see what happens when it runs out.
On a brighter note, the food is great, I've been eating healthily, flatbread which doesn't make me feel as bloated or give me heartburn which is interesting, mangoes, yoghurt, foules medame, labneh, tomato, etc. Local food is cheap although generally prices compare to Aus. The Brits find it expensive which says something about Aus costs.
Work is going well, everyone is very friendly and helpful and very multicultural which is interesting!
I've still be doing16:8, although I will be fasting during Ramadan. One doesn't have to fast at home but it isn't done to eat and drink in public during that time. I think not drinking in this heat is ridiculous but htere you go. If you want to drink you have to do it where no one can see, water I mean.
The down side is that everyone stuffs themself after sunset, which isn't exactly the point of it! It is hotter than the Pilbara which is scary!!! Thank goodness there is a gym!! Looking forward to the UK for some grim weather