I started with an exercise programme and diet programme and things began to improve dramatically over the first three months until I had the second covid jab. After that and coinciding with easing of lock down I found it difficult to remain motivated but inspite of this I had Vanessa supporting me and as she pointed out )following my HBAC1 in May reading of 83 and my most recent reading of 74 in July ((this second period has been the period of difficulty)) I managed to keep things basically under control and not regress into bad habits. Even when I did stray with eating takeaway food and cakes I reported anclk and was at least aware that I had not done well but managed to exercise and not lose control and regress. After a difficult period I reassessed my diet and am now well back on track.