So my flights tomorrow are booked through BA but flying on AA (long story and certainly not first choice). I have a 40 minute layover to get from my domestic flight to my international flight in Dallas. There is a storm coming through the Mid West and Heathrow Border Patrol start their strike on Friday morning just before I am due to land.

AA sent an email saying they would rearrange travel at no extra charge so I called them. They can't change my booking because I booked through BA. BA will not change my booking without referring me to a 'Change' department and will charge me and will not inform me of the cost until 24hrs later.

I am going to go to the airport in time to catch an earlier flight to Dallas in the hope that I can get there without too much delay.

Point of my story, I want to eat everything today. I'm not hungry, I am mad, frustrated, annoyed, worried, anxious and a few other emotions in between. Ugh!

YinxFed wrote: »

I feel your frustration, @LoraineGB, we experienced the complications of AA and BA when we visited our son in the summer. We had thunderstorms to contend with, but no border patrol strikes. We also found AA to be the more helpful partner when it came to helping us after our flight (first leg) from Virginia to New York was cancelled because of storms over New York.

Try to find your Zen space to go with your deep breathing, that is bound to be necessary. My Zen space is playing with baby pandas which I can easily imagine. Amazingly effective. Thinking of you, Loraine. x

Thank you Yinka! What a great idea, I’m going to think about my zen space and try it out tomorrow. I work on trying not to stress about things that are out of my span of control but when I do get fired up, I let those emotions take hold and it sits on my chest. So it will be good to redirect and practice a calming technique, I’ll let you know how I get on.

@ells_bellz Congratulations! That's a great accomplishment! And in a bit less than a month is amazing, good job on the dedication!

@jugar
Thank you as always for the positive words and encouragement! Exactly what I needed to hear

@ells_bellz Yay! 👏🏼 Me too! Tomorrow I start Road to Hana.

@veronica1359 I am sorry to hear of your ill health on holiday. I wish you a speedy recovery.

@yinxfed your tree is lovely, and I am jealous of your exercise bike! I need to sort myself out with something.

@KellyBgetsfit I hope you're managing some time for yourself.

@Micki48 nice one on the dietician! I've only had the one session so far, but it was helpful for sure. I hope the PT can help with your hip/foot pain - I agree with @Jugar that the foot is probably affecting the hip - shoulders can also do opposite hips (and vice versa) - these things seem to work diagonally!

@Jugar it sounds like you're having a great time at your mom's - and still managing to be so active. It's inspiring!

Lovely photos @Conleywoods - judging from some expressions on faces, I think you have a couple of cheeky monkeys there lol

@DianaGetsFit512 tracking is becoming harder for me too. Not sure whether it's the time of year with more temptations, or just that work has been manic and I don't feel like I've had the time. Maybe aim for one perfect day, or even just one little thing?

I hope your travels go more smoothly than it sounds @loraineGB. I tell myself food won't fix the problem when I feel that way - often that phrase actually works, too.

@Lauren_989 thanks for the book recommendation. I haven't heard of it, but might check it out. Do they do a "365 days of positive self talk for perfectionism"?! I've got "The Intuitive Eating Workbook" by Evelyn Tribole on the go. I've not had as much time as I'd like to really sit down with it, but I'm finding it interesting. It was recommended by the dietician I've started seeing.

@kto0194 that's a great loss for what sounds like a challenging couple of weeks. You're right though that sometimes it does us good to not have time to snack.

@ells_bellz and @caroleAnnM2 Yay you finished! Well done both of you.