My 11 yo James is really getting into the swing of his plan. He is starting to read labels and knows how to look for net carbs. He won't eat the occassional treat I put in his lunch unless he checks the label at home first. I think he likes the compliments from friends and family. He eats plenty, he's just cautious. He won't cheat as heavily as his brother on his weekends off or dessert after dinner. The 9 yo Zach, he's another story! The goodies are finally eaten and he's going through the "there's nothing good to pick at" blues. Poor baby! I went through 10 pounds of fruit in three days. If he's going to sneak, I guess it's better than candy. BTW-sneaking food is not new behavior-and it's a big reason for his current girth.