Thanks, Rosebud. I appreciate the encouragement. I'm definitely in no rush; I waited 10 years to try a diet. I just want to be sure I'm on the right track.

When you say "continue exactly what you are doing", do you think I would be better off NOT adding more fat and just seeing how it goes? I understand it can't hurt--I think I read every "fat is your friend" thread out there--but I can't tell if it's really necessary. I feel like I have plenty to eat but my calories are quite often under 2000/day. So last night I stirred a ton more mayo than usual into my tuna salad, and had big slices of butter on some radishes. But think if I have to keep forcing it down like that, I'm not going to enjoy it.

Thanks,

Dorothy