Dieting the dog

Dana, my dog – a retriever, has been o­n a diet since the spring. She needed to lose 2 stone (10kilos) which is an amazing amount for a dog to ditch. The dog was not as shame-faced as me, but we both decided it had to be done. She now has a new slimline figure and the energy of a dog a quarter of her age. (She is 7yrs old). Now I have to ponder the fact that it has been much easier to diet the dog than to diet me. I guess I could do with losing a couple of stone – the trouble is that there is no way I would allow anyone to portion out my food. This must say much about discipline and motivation, and requires more thought.