hmm, let's see:

not enough water?
- i drink a minimum of 4 16.9 oz bottles a day and more if i can

any other problems?
- not that i've noticed, just the break outs

nitrates?
- when i first started the diet, i was eating bacon (the first day or so) but i quit when i learned about nitrates. i now eat nitrate free sausage

possible food sensitivities?
- i have been eating a lot of eggs. before i started this diet, i *never* had eggs. perhaps they are the culprit?

just to clarify, the break outs aren't bad - just a bit on my chin only. but they are buggers. if it is the eggs, i think i will just deal with it for now and buy some medicine as they are really helping me curb my appetite. maybe when i am ready to move to phase 2, i will cut down on the eggs.

thanks for all the replies.