Thanks for the replies....

Maybe I have finally woken up to the fact that food is all about health/nutrition, its not something to punish or reward yourself with. Its just food. When you eat certain things you feel great afterwards and you have loads of energy while other things make you feel sluggish and not good.

Biciclista: I hardly drink alcohol any more either. Same idea, it doesn't make me feel good. Occasionally I will have a nice glass of wine with dinner if I am out and enjoy it. Bring on the xmas nights out with everyone urging me to "take a drink" There is a lot of pressure to drink - its probably a scottish thing! LOL

Tzvia: Good on you for focusing on your fitness and health. Little changes will last longer!

So I am going to start listening to my body instead of trying to over ride it all the time. Its good to write these things down too, its helping me figure it out. Keep the posts coming.