Hey all...just wanted to thank you for the support. I hopped on the scale today and am now showing 6 pounds down...(and yep, I started my period just this morning so that might have had something to do my initial weight loss reappearing on the scale for a day.) I've also managed to acheive some loss of appetite which makes sticking with the program SOOOOO much easier.

My cravings are virtually non-existant (unless some chocolate dessert is put right under my nose), and I dont get the starving screaming meamies at all. I've been basically eating 7 or 8 really light meals (or large snacks) over the course of each day (when I feel the need for something) and feel satisfied...although I do eat an occassional sitdown meal with my kids. I cant believe how quickly I get "full" now.

The only thing I'm unsure of is whether or not I'm technically in ketosis. I didnt buy the strips, but dont have remarkable bad breath so I'm just not sure. I'm going to assume that I am because of the weight loss.

Thanks again for the boost you gave when I needed it!