Hi Dave
Had been wondering how you were doing towards reaching your goal. A week on your own is tough for keeping routine and it's not surprising your weight loss slowed.

I'm somewhat amazed you didn't hit a plateau before this but you've maintained a steady reduction - that's a success. Don't sweat the speed bump - you'll be back on track soon.

The 'depression - hunger - comfort eating' cycle is a difficult beast to tame - try remembering back to what it was like before you started (a good while ago now) and that may reduce temptation - you don't want to go back there.

Hope your family's back soon and you don't have to fend for yourself any more.

Meanwhile here's something to keep you distracted - it's a radio station in NZ that plays the music our generation grew up with - bookmark it - lay back - listen and cruise.

http://www.thesound.co.nz/Listen/Med....aspx#popup_np

(They're playing Crosby, Stills & Nash - 'Southern Cross' as I write this - personally I believe this should be NZ's national anthem - forget about changing the flag! )