[Keetje]

Keetje signing in from hot and bothered London - we are not used to this sultry summer weather over here.

I am back from a week's holiday - and I have been FAR from on the straight and narrow - so I have to lose that five pounds that I have been losing and gaining again.

Niko, I am a bit like you in that I tend to clear my plate at friends' houses when they have cooked for me. I am giving this problem serious thought at the moment - it can be a real problem for me saying no.

Never mind, back home now in my safe low-carb environment - did some heavy housework today and managed to get out on my bike for a bit of calorie burning.

Got a heavy day cleaning tomorrow (I have been renovating a flat for rental) - this involves bringing the car - but on Tuesday I fully intend to be back on my bike. I fitted airco to my office recently, so I can cool off nicely after the ride in - getting hot and bothered is a real problem for me!

Keetje