Hi spangly. You seem to be doing well. I think that it will all fall into place once you are on your trip. Right now you are worrying about how it will be, but once you are on your way it will just be a nbormal eating week.
I have come down with a nasty cold and have been coughing constantly. Unfortunately this has meant that my diet has gone to pot. I have been eating all kinds of things i would normally avoid. I put it down to not having the energy to cook, not fancying anything good for me and feeling sorry for myself. This is the first time i have been sick since i lost the weight and it hasn't gone well! I have ordered some food online today and chosen foods which will keep me warm and on track. Soups, porridge with cream, eggs and greek yoghurt. My throat is seriously sore and my chest hurts from all the coughing, so i need soft foods and cooling ones. the carbs may be high in the porridge, but it will be quick and easy. I just want to be well again. Been 10 days so far....trying to work through it. Big mistake but one of the joys of being self employed! To make things worse my hubby is away right now. Could do with being looked after!
I hope you are well. try not to feel down. there is a good chance that it is related to a lack of carbs (less seratonin) and the weather. try taking vitamin D to help with the seasonal stuff and try to get out in the sunlight as much as you can. even in this weak sunlight it will help. Also just let it "wash" over you. All things will pass. the feeling of hunger, the feelings of sadness and the feeling like you want a certain food. it all passes eventually.