Slow and consistent progress Daw. I think that's the best way. I'm not sure about these very low calorie days anyway, I think they lead to a binge imho. Better consistent 1700 maybe? My mother is a long story that I won't bore you all with, but she did mean what she said. She has damaged me a lot over the years but not in terms of eating. I'm so sorry the work situation is less than great, you colleague sounds dreadful, and you boss no better to not recognise what is happening.
Well done on the healthy shopping folk, if the bad stuff isn't in the house, it can't be eaten!
Well done on doing the class Not, if it becomes a habit, it will get easier I promise. I like your goals and Jonty's too re the dress and capri pants
My DH isn't supportive of diets. Which is because I have never ever dieted before. This is the closest I have come to even looking at calories and this is more about fitness and health and essentially running faster....Eating well for life, which seems more sustainable I guess? That being said, I wasn't happy being 8st 9lb and I am glad I am not that now, it's too heavy for my build and height. I only started putting on weight mid 40's, but glad it's gone. 
Wow Jonty at how much weight your friend has lost, incredible achievement.
It's been a busy day today.
Breakfast - granola, yogurt, mango.
Lunch - egg on toast, mixed berry pot from M&S.
Dinner - prawn and fennel risotto.
Snack - glass of wine, handful of olives.
Exercise - cardio and core class, 6 mile run with my running buddy, 4 miles with the dogs, so nearly 30k steps.
About 1500 calories, so loads of excess.
Not a hungry day at all, had to force myself into eating something even after running and the class.