I'm still bumbling along and, surprisingly enough, despite not really thinking about it too much, I seem to be coming in below the TDEE- each day and then being able to use that to have more when I feel like it, such as being hormonal or just tired.
Mr D reckons that there is a visible difference, but it's been too busy with work to go out for a walk, so I'm down to very little activity again until either it slows down/half term happens or I'm due back in again. But then again, with the amount of crap going on with my joints, it probably doesn't hurt to have my activity measured in trips up and downstairs, loading the washing machine and suchlike for a few days. I'll use the time for stretching/flexibility.