On the diet matter - I am at 25 lbs and hoping to level off so I still have some boobs and butt :o). Since he still lives there, I am much better eating when I am out of the house on my own or with friends than in the house. The house sucks the appetite away.
The email from your husband would be very encouraging to me just fron the standpoint that he is being thoughtful about the situation and seems to realise that he doesn't always have his head on straight and needs to think before reacting. I think staying dark is the way to go too. He is saying he will respond so reaching out or pressuring that seems like it would only be negative. I think you are doing the right thing - good for you!
Me 32/H 32 M 3yrs/T 8 yrs 0 kids and 1 dog Bomb 5/15/08 - wants to end it to pursue OW Seeing OW and moving out 7/08