ok, so i decided to write some more today. just going to state how my day was today... this morning i woke up and had my breakfast (refer to my first post) and my coffee... i use sugar free vanilla creamer that i measure precisely and sugar free white chocolate powder that i measure also... i didnt take my kids to school today so my morning was spent cleaning the kitchen and working. for lunch i had greek yogurt (specifically Fage total 0%) with frozen blackberries and strawberries... when the kids got home from school i had them do chores and i made dinner.... i made them penne and cheese from scratch and ate a tiny bit, (meaning about 8 noodles) for myself i made a large salad of spring greens and spinach with diced carrots, celery, grilled chicken that i season strongly, 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar, and raspberry vinegrette... i almost didnt finish it is was so big... now i am going to enjoy some homemade tapioca pudding that i made with stevia and skim milk... i warm it up and add one square of lindt dark chili chocolate... allow yourself a treat now and then (with moderation and control) otherwise making this "diet" a lifestyle will fail... (diet is a dirty word in my book) i plan on working out after my boys go to bed, i am going to hula hoop for 30 mins, and do a 20 min pilates video... for anyone with comcast there are TONS of workout videos in the ondemand under sports and fitness... for the rest of the night will drink water and green tea... any questions let me know! love you guys!